Pick a PSU for my steup

[May Spin]

Hi all,

I am in need of your help, I m rebuilding my computer to go in this case Silverstone LC13 and I need a 400W PSU to power the following:

DFI 250GB Mobo with A64 3000
1 GB Memory
WD 76 GB SATA Raptor HD
SG 160 GB SATA HD
Liteon DVD
NEC 3500 DVD R/RW
Floppy / 7 in 1 card reader combo
Audigy 2 ZS
BFG 6800 nu

Could you give me some suggestions on a PSU that will fit this case and have all the necessary power connectors to run everything listed.

TIA. Scott.

 

[Cheesetogo]

THis is a pci-e setup, correct? Not sure if you want any comments on your setup, but I would drop that raptor. For a psu, a good example would be this:http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-912&depa=0 It should be plenty to run your system.

 

[wisdomtooth]

A Silverstone LC13? OY, avoid 80mm-fan PSUs like that Antec.

A desktop-type HTPC case needs a PSU with a 120mm-fan to help with the ventilation. You want a Seasonic Super Tornado 400.

I have the Super Tornado in my Silverstone LC03 case. It helps keep my case cool at 31C (6C above room ambient temp).

And it's a lot more quieter than the Antec.

HTH.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Another vote for the Seasonic Super Tornado 400. Also check out the new Seasonic S12 if you're able to get one.

 

[May Spin]

Thanks so much...... The S12 seems a little juicy for my needs, albeit a nice PSU with plenty of room to grow.

Just to reconfirm that the Seasonic Super Tornado 400 will indeed fit this case and have all power leads that I will need. Sorry for the newbish question.

Thanks again.

 

[wisdomtooth]

Yep. The 400 should have the 24-pin motherboard power plug and the 6-pin PCIe plugs.

The Silverstone LC13 and the Seasonic Super Tornado are made for each other. As perfect a combo as I've ever come across. :thumbsup:

HTH.

 

[May Spin]

Great..... Now I don't have a PCIe video card. I'm using an AGP 6800nu with the other listed components. So am I still good to go?

 

[wisdomtooth]

Absolutely. Do come back and let us know how it turns out with your LC13. I love building HTPCs with Silverstone cases. :thumbsup:

 

[Amaroque]

Originally posted by: May Spin
Thanks so much...... The S12 seems a little juicy for my needs, albeit a nice PSU with plenty of room to grow.

Just to reconfirm that the Seasonic Super Tornado 400 will indeed fit this case and have all power leads that I will need. Sorry for the newbish question.

Thanks again.

If you're looking for room to grow, I'd get this PSU.

 

[wisdomtooth]

Single 80mm fan PSU for a desktop case? Yeesh.

 

[May Spin]

Originally posted by: wisdomtooth
Absolutely. Do come back and let us know how it turns out with your LC13. I love building HTPCs with Silverstone cases. :thumbsup:

I will, thanks for all your help. I just saw the S12 - 430W I looked at the 500W before. In your opinion, what makes the S12 430W a better PSU than their Tornado. And does it still have all the connectors I need?

This is my last question I promise .

 

[wisdomtooth]

The S12 series are a bit more efficient (80%) than the Super Tornadoes (78%) ahd has the Easy-Swap connectors (the molex power plugs with the finger grips). Both are quiet, both hold voltages very steady. Either one is fine, really. I'd go with whichever one is available/cheaper.

HTH.

 

[May Spin]

Awsome........ Thanks so much for your help. I just pulled the trigger on the LC13 and the Seasonic Super Tornado 400 from pcalchemy.