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I gave my old 7800GT to my dad to put into his Dell E520. The card barely fits due to the odd BTX layout and the motherboard being "backwards". We eventually got it in but found out the psu contains no PCIe cable and better yet, is only the 305w model. I'm looking for a decent, cheap psu to power this machine with longish cables and hopefully around the $40 range. I have some models listed below but I have no idea how much juice the 7800gt really needs so I don't know which way to go. What are your opinions on the following PSU's?
Earthwatts 430 Probably one of the the best choices but kinda pricey at $50 shipped and I have seen them for much less on sale. Seems a little weak on the 12v but I assume it will work fine.
Cooler Master eXtreme Power+ 460 Now sure on CM, I have had only one psu from them and it worked well for about a year before going out, thankfully it took nothing along with it. My brother has been using a similar model for 3 years no with no issues. The price is nice though after shipping comes to around $44. 12v seems to be about the same as the EA 430.
Antec True Power Trio 430w I personally like these since I have one powering my HTPC with no issues though it has only been a few months. The 12v rails seem more than enough though after neweggs awful shipping the price is $52.
FSP SAGA+ 450w Not sure about this one. I have heard good things about FSP but have never used one yet. 12v rails seem very weak and I have no idea on the cable length.
Cooler Master eXtreme 500w Another CM, seems ok but again, weak on the 12v.
FSP AX400-PN This is one I have just sitting around. I bought it for $15 to use as a tester but so far it has stayed in it's box. It also seems rather weak on the 12v lines but again, I have no idea what the 7800GT really needs.
Of all those listed above I prefer the CM's simply due to the price. If it helps this pc is used mainly for picture viewing and general spreadsheet use, the only gaming that will ever happen will be some flight sim x which is the entire reason I gave him the card.
Thanks for your help.
Earthwatts 430 Probably one of the the best choices but kinda pricey at $50 shipped and I have seen them for much less on sale. Seems a little weak on the 12v but I assume it will work fine.
Cooler Master eXtreme Power+ 460 Now sure on CM, I have had only one psu from them and it worked well for about a year before going out, thankfully it took nothing along with it. My brother has been using a similar model for 3 years no with no issues. The price is nice though after shipping comes to around $44. 12v seems to be about the same as the EA 430.
Antec True Power Trio 430w I personally like these since I have one powering my HTPC with no issues though it has only been a few months. The 12v rails seem more than enough though after neweggs awful shipping the price is $52.
FSP SAGA+ 450w Not sure about this one. I have heard good things about FSP but have never used one yet. 12v rails seem very weak and I have no idea on the cable length.
Cooler Master eXtreme 500w Another CM, seems ok but again, weak on the 12v.
FSP AX400-PN This is one I have just sitting around. I bought it for $15 to use as a tester but so far it has stayed in it's box. It also seems rather weak on the 12v lines but again, I have no idea what the 7800GT really needs.
Of all those listed above I prefer the CM's simply due to the price. If it helps this pc is used mainly for picture viewing and general spreadsheet use, the only gaming that will ever happen will be some flight sim x which is the entire reason I gave him the card.
Thanks for your help.