Power Supply Suggestions

[dbdynsty25]

I'm having some issues with my computer right now. I will be playing some graphic intensive games like Tribes Vengeance or Tiger Woods 2005 and all of the sudden my PC will just reboot. This only happened after I upgraded my Radeon 9700 to the X800 Pro (I even tried a 6800GT and the same thing happened). I assume I hit my power limit and it surpasses it when that video card is just eating up the power. I only have a 330 Watt Antec True Power right now. My current setup:

P4 3.0 (800mhz fsb, 512 cache)
1 gig (2 x 512) Geil Ultra DDR 3200
1 SATA WD Raptor (36 gig, 10,000 rpm)
1 SATA WD Caviar (120 gig, 7,200 rpm)
ATI Radeon X800 Pro
1 52x CD Burner
1 8x Dual Format DVD Burner
1 Floppy Drive
Lian Li 61 Case with 4 fans

I'm actually thinking about picking up another 36 gig Raptor so that I can RAID 0 them in which case I'll definitely need a new PS. So basically what I'm looking for is a new PS. I have been out of the PS loop for such a long time (2+ years) I don't know what to look for anymore. I guess it's safe to assume that I'm going to need 400+ Watts to keep my system stable. I want to stay in the 50 dollar range if at all possible, but i could go as high as 75-80. Any recommendations or links you guys could give me to a nice unit that can safely power all of my components would be GREAT. Thanks in advance.

-db

 

[Markfw]

Just get an Antec 480 true power, and you will know you are good. You know how good (and quiet) the Antecs are ! Anyway, I think that is your problem.

 

[TwoBills]

The Enermax 350 at NE has strong 12v rails (26 amps) for $59. If you want to spend a little more check out the Enermax 460 - 33amps on the 12v ($75). That thing will power anything.

 

[stelleg151]

I have heard the best things about Antec power supply's, so I would go with Truepower 430 or 480. You probably dont need 480 unless you OC.

 

[AndrewR]

I've used both Antec and Enermax and recommend the Enermax. Antec is good, but Enermax is better (hence, they are more expensive -- can't have everything!). I'd invest money in a really good one since you have a lot of high priced hardware and every reason to feed it the best power you can. I'm currently using the Enermax NoiseTaker 475W.