Re-did my rig, new opinions?

[TestedAcorn]

Case: Lian Li PC-65B Black Aluminum ATX mid tower

MoBo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775

Video Card: XFX GeForce 8800 GT 512mb

PSU: Apevia 520w power supply

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 775

RAM: G.Skill 2GB(2x1GB) DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800

HD: Western Digital Caviar 320GB 7200 RPM

Monitor: Samsung 19" Widescreen LCD monitor

DVD drive: LITE-ON black IDE DVD-ROM

OS: windows XP home edition SP2

CPU cooler: tuniq tower

Speakers: logitech 2.1

 

[John]

Originally posted by: TestedAcorn
PSU: Apevia 520w power supply

All of that nice equipment and yet you skimp on the psu. While Apevia isn't bottom of the barrel, you're asking for trouble if you use it. The voltage regulation leaves a lot to be desired, the maximum amp ratings are impractical, lousy efficiency, and the warranty is only 1yr. thru Newegg. I'd take an Antec EarthWatts 430 for $35 AR over anything Apevia/Aspire, especially since it appears that you've only budgeted $35 for a psu. Not only will the EarthWatts do your rig some justice, you'll step up to 80%+ efficiency, excellent Seasonic build quality, quiet 80mm fan, and a 3 yr. warranty.

 

[TestedAcorn]

I'm trying to get a good psu for not very expensive but I'm gonna have to. I know i need a good quality psu and I guess after the mail in rebate, this one is a good deal http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817171025 Think it's good enough for my needs?

 

[chuckm]

I'd stay away from that one too. Get the earthwatts or a Corsair VX 450. It will money well spent. Check here:

http://www.buy.com/dept/Deskto...rage_Printers/101.html

 

[TestedAcorn]

Ok I looked at the corsair 450VX, It's a pretty nice PSU and it's very dependable, quiet, and has good amps. I think I'll get it. Thank you for your input John and chuckm.

 

[John]

The CM Real Power Pro 550 is a quality psu (80+ eff, 5 yr. warr, good voltage reg., low ripple, somewhat quiet), and for $50 AR it's a good deal. However it's a triple +12V rail with only 36A combined vs. a single 33A +12V on the VX450.

Cooler Master Real Power Pro 550W review: http://techreport.com/articles.x/13271/9