PSU Question

[ryan256]

I'm looking to upgrade my server. But if I do so I'll have to upgrade my power supply as well. With my current one I have to leave one of the hard drives unplugged and swap the plug with another drive when I need it due to the PSU not having enough power. I have no idea of its rated wattage.

The system I need to power:
AMD 800MHz Slot A
384MB memory
8MB Diamond video card
NIC
SoundBlaster 16
Highpoint 454 RAID controler
10GB IBM HD
40GB Maxtor HD
20GB Quantum Bigfoot HD
3x Seagate 300GB HDs in mobile trays w/one 40MM fan each
CD-RW Drive
2x 80MM system fans.

The PSU I'm looking at getting to power this thing is a PC Power & Cooling S36ATX. Also managed to find a pretty good deal on it. Now I know this PSU is only rated at 360W, but I think that would be enough. All the machine does is act as a file/ftp server for maybe 5 users and burn the occasional CD. Besides PC P&C PSUs are the best you can get and should have no problem. I am however open to suggestions for a different PSU that could handle this system. Needs to have a 20pin MB connector and cost less than $65 shipped. Ideas?

 

[WildHorse]

OCZ PowerStream OCZ520ADJSLI ATX, BTX, SATA, P4 and EPS12V 520W Power Supply 100~120Vac / 200~240Vac 10/6a

Fans 5
Main Connector 20+4-Pin
Dual +12V No
SLI Support Yes
Input Voltage 100~120Vac / 200~240Vac 10/6a
Input Current 14A @ 115V, 7A @ 230V
Output +3.3V@28A, +5V@40A, +12V@33A
Features
Features OCZ PowerWhisper Technology
OCZ PowerFlex individually adjustable power rails with LED indicators.
OCZ ConnectAll universal connector. (ATX, BTX, SATA, P4, and EPS12V)
PCI Express x2
ATX12V 2.01
OCZ PowerShield power leads
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 5-Year

But as John below points out, this good psu costs about $140.

 

[John]

I think Scott missed the part about it costing less than $65 😛

The PCP&C unit that you're looking at will be fine.