is this psu sufficient?

[nguyen1025]

i knwo there are wattage calculators but they aren't really up to date, so im wondering if this psu is sufficient for my new system
FSP Group (Fortron Source) FSP400-60THN-R 400W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104935

specs:
amd 64 3200+ venice
dfi lp ultra-d
ati x800xl
1gig ocz pc3200
120gb ata-100
cd-rw/dvd-rom combo drive
3-4 fans

i'm on a real tight udget and 400-500 watt psu's with DUAL+12V cost in the 80-100 range

 

[cryptonomicon]

should be fine, enermax is a quality brand as well

edit: erm, is that with the new pin design (24 pin right?) because i think the ultra D uses the 24 pin design.

edit again: ok yes that is a problem. read this please http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10854

 

[cryptonomicon]

better to be safe than sorry, the PSU is one of the most essential components of a build to ensure lasting stability and a poor PSU can cause more trouble than its worth

 

[nguyen1025]

updated the psu

 

[cryptonomicon]

ok that looks fine because it has as 24 pin converter to the ATX mainboard.. and is more powerful.

 

[Ike0069]

That would a good choice.

 

[maluckey]

For 10 dollars more, you can get the FSP-550 (native 24 pin) at Directron. It is highly rated, and as stable as they get. No frills though. You pay only for the stability and raw power.

 

[Cycophant]

If you can swing it, I would suggest following Maluckey's advice. The PSU is terribly important, even moreso on these bloody DFI boards. If you don't have 24-pin native, 480-watt minimum, you're setting yourself up for potential problems. The guys over and DFI-Street won't even talk to you until you meet those requirements.

That being said, don't sell your first-born child just to buy a PSU. If you can't afford the extra, something with a 24-pin adapter and slightly less than 480-watts can work. Just don't be surprised if something goes wrong. But you're not running 3 harddrives or a lot of other peripherals, so going with the bare minimum shouldn't be a problem.