Power Supply for a budget system

[Random73421]

Hey all. I'm currently using a "Mad Dog" 350W power supply and the voltages are sagging incredibly low and causing lots of instability with Win2K.

I am looking around for a power supply no more than $50 that uses the "single 120mm fan" deal for optimal airflow and less noise.

Cheap- but this isn't a top of the line system, and I have limited cash.

I found 3 I like, but 2 seem to be the exact same except made by a different company.

Fortron Source FSP350-60PN
http://store.yahoo.com/directron/fsp35060pnr1.html

Sparkle FSP350-60PN
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103486

I have heard good things about the two companies but that strikes me as odd.

The last choice is a model by Coolmax, who I have also heard good things about.

Coolmax CX-400B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817159023

What should I go for? Any other suggestions?

SPECS:
XP 2600+ Thoroughbred-B
Shuttle AN35/N-Ultra
512MB PC2700 Kingston
Radeon 9600XT

Thanks,
Zach

 

[imported_Phil]

Off the top of my head, Fortron and Sparkle are made by the same manufacturer.
Either of those two will do you absolutely fine 🙂

I haven't heard of CoolMax, I wouldn't trust them myself.

 

[shoRunner]

some other cheaper sparkles. they are refurbished but everyone that ordered them in the hot deals forum didn't seem to have any problems that i can remember.

 

[imported_Kensai]

As Phil said, Fortron and Sparkle = Good. Coomax = No no.

 

[Random73421]

Alright, that's what I figured would be better.

The Fortron "FSP350-60PN" it is, (cheaper as of now.)

shoRunner: thanks for the link to the Sparkle refurbs. I think I'm gonna get a bunch for when I build budget PCs for people, they're a great price.

Thanks all,
Zach