PSU Question

[Kishan]

I think you guys were right about my generic PSU. Here is my nightmare thread:

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My comp was downloading 2 days in a row, and I shut it off for 2-3 hours. I think the problem is gone (i hope I don't jinx myself) Now I must invest in a name brand PS. I work at Best Buy and we sell Antec. How much wattage do I need?

ASUS K8V
ATI 9800 Pro->XT with Arctic VGA Silencer
Seagate 120GB SATA
NEC 2510 (RW)
NEC DV-5700 (ROM)
3 80 MM Fans w/ LEDs
1 120 MM Fan w/ LEDs
PCI Intake/Exhaust Fan

Only upgrade I may do is another HD.

Thanks,
Kishan

 

[AristoV300]

i would say at the least 450w.

 

[Wex]

An Antec 430w is good. It'll provide plenty of juice, even if ur going to upgrade components, etc later on.

 

[Kishan]

How about an Antec True430? Read that it has an integrated fan controller or something like that at newegg. If that quieted down the 3 80mm fans that would be nice, but not necessary.
EDIT: I understand how a PS can affect system reliability, but can it affect system performance?