PS advice

[cambo357]

OK, its been quite a while since I built a box, and am out of the loop when it comes to the power supply. not set on all components yet, but will be in the range of:
Intel Dual core, ~2.8
2gb ram
2 HDD
2 optical
a single graphics card, maybe an ATI x1900 series or Nvidia 7800 GT
my case has 3 fans, not sure if 80 or 120mm.
no plans to OC, or go SLI.

would something such as the Antec TP 480w suffice, or will I need even more? any other recomondations?

Thanks,
Cambo

 

[Luckyboy1]

See one of the many power needs calulators in the sticky thread up top.

 

[furballi]

500 watter for a reputable mfr. I like the Enermax 495 V2.0 PSU. I've seen it for $60 once. It's a very quiet and efficient PSU. My 12V rail is between 11.97 and 12.10VDC on a Sempron 3100 overclocked to 2.44GHz. Also comes with long cable.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103457

 

[Luckyboy1]

Great specs and great brand!

Ah, there's the catch...

greater than 100k hours at 70% of full rated load; 230 VAC / 50Hz input; 25C ambient

and the top of your case runs at what temp?

So much for great specs and according to the enermax site, they don't make that one anymore!

 

[Howard]

See sig.

EDIT: Ah, damn, didn't check all the PSUs for their temp ratings. I'll get around to that sometime.