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python023

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My generic PSU went out (as i was expecting), and now im looking to buy a good PSU for this system:

AMD Athlon64 3400+ Newcastle
Gigabyte K8NS Pro
ATi Radeon X800XT AIW
Mushkin 1gb PC3200 2-3-3-7 RAM
A multitude of Optical Drives

I want a quality PSU that is <$40 or $50 that can support overclocking and 3D gaming etc. What would you guys reccomend?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953
^^This one seems like a good buy, is there anything better and cheaper out there?
thanks
 
Originally posted by: python023
how does this look?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153006

420w, Output +3.3V@30A; +5V@40A; -5V@0.3A; +12V@18A; -12V@0.8A; +5VSB@2A
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That powersupply probably isn't going to have alot of headroom for the type of system your looking to build. Too much of the power is on the 5 volt line and not nearly enough on the 12volt line. You video card and processor are both pulling all thier power from the 12 volt line so thats where you need your power. The first one you linked to has almost twice the power on the 12 volt line with 18amps on 12v 1 and 16 on the 12v 2.

I've been looking at the foxtron as possible supply to get. I know you want a good powersupply with the appropriate power for your system but i still have a hard time spending 100+ dollars on a powersupply.
 
I'd buy the Fortron, only in its 450W version... I agree, the 400 is good, but has some low Amp values on the 3.3V and 5V rails actually... This one's Amps are quite good, 36A on two 12V rails is very high... The price difference isn't that much...

EDIT:

What makes the 450W version good...

- Cheap!
- Silent!
- Stable!
- Dual 12V rails with a total of a hefty 36Amps...
- Over-voltage and over-load protection
- 20+4pin mobo connector
- Lots of other connectors: 1 PCI-e, 1 four-pin, 2 SATA, 6 Molex and 1 floppy connector...

What makes the 450W version bad...

- No PFC (so you'll manually have to put the switch in the right position... can you do that? )
- No sleeved cables
 
wentelteefje, do you know anything about fortron's customer service, warranty, and RMA dealings?
i couldnt find any information on warranty or CS on any of their websites... and i dont want to purchase one without appropriate CS
thanks
 
Have absolutely no idea for the moment, but will do a little search myself too...

Maybe start a new topic...? 😉 There are lots of people who could be knowing this...

EDIT: This is on their RMA form... You can find it here...

RMA Policy

RMA # will not be issued without invoice number and invoice date.
All returns MUST have RMA # on package.
The above RMA # is issued for the specific product listed. Any unauthorized returns will be refused.
RMA # will be voided if the item is not reserved within 15 days after issuing.
Warranty starts from the date of purchase invoice not RMA invoice date.

Customer Service: Salesusa@fspgroup.com
Technical Support and RMA: Technical@fspgroup.com

Ask them...


 
The first Fortron you linked to is perfectly fine, definatly DON"T get the Thermaltake. They are cheap, but use cheap parts and have weak 12v rails. Fortron on the other hand is a good brand, and that 400w will be plenty for your system, even if you had a 7800GTX.
 
You probably won't need to deal with the warranty if you buy a Fortron, they don't make crap PSUs 😉. Pick up a 400 or 450w fortron. There are better psu's out there, of course, but not in that price range you're looking for.
 
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