n00b needs help choosing PSU

[joshc]

I'm going with a 3200+ winchester and MSI K8N neo4 platinum mobo and a TT Tsunami Case. I've been trying to read around these forums and AT and other sites and I can't figure out how you guys know how much power you need. I won't be doing any overclocking so will 400W be enough?

What PSU should I go with and how much power do I need? It seems the antec neopower 480 is a good one but 480W might be overkill for me.

Thanks.

 

[zakee00]

the neopower 480 is overkill for your system, but you might be able to use it in your next one. its nice though; modular cables :thumbsup:
take a look at ~400w Enermax, Antec Truepower, or OCZ power supplies also; see if anything catches your eye.

 

[fireontheway]

That's more than enough power,also the OCZ ModStream 450W Power Supply with OCZ EZMod technology is available for less.

 

[joshc]

I read that I should go for one that conforms to the ATX12V 2.01 standard right? With that in mind, I think I'm going to go for the ENERMAX Noisetaker Series 420W Power Supply, ATX12V Ver2.01. Thanks guys.

 

[JohnAn2112]

The OCZ Powerstream 420 or the Modstream 450 would work fine with your setup.