What psu should I buy?

[neutralizer]

I've got an XP 1600+, GF3 Ti200, EP-8KHA+, and I do plan on overclocking to 1800+ speeds. Right now I'm running with a 300 watt Enlight psu, but I was recommended by a close friend to get a psu in the neighborhood around 375 - 400 watts. I was wondering what would be the best brand to buy as a psu and I hope it can be cheap too. I don't want to scrape like $80 bucks for a cruddy psu or something like. I've heard that Enermax had probs with psu, but Sparkle and Antec are ok other than they fact they that cost 70 odd dollars. I did see an A1 electronic for about 50 something and an Enermax a little bit higher than that. Overall, I just want to save as much money as possible, while still getting a decent, quality psu.

 

[Ionizer86]

Um, there's also PSUs from Powmax that are AMD recommended and inexpensive. Is Powmax acceptable? What about other companies like Codengen and House Brand? Are these acceptable?

 

[neutralizer]

^bump. Some help here would be appreciated.

 

[blade]

I'd suggest an antec or enlight, 340w or higher. Both are amd approved. The enlight 340w is approved up to an xp 1900+ and is usually in the 40's on pricewatch. Not positive on the antec 350w but I'd check amd's site. It has 2 fans and can be purchased at around 50 at places like directron.com. Runs my 1.4@1.6 np.

 

[LXi]

I second the Enlight 340W suggestion.

 

[evergreen96]

FYI Powerman and Antec are OEM for Sparkle, they are also AMD Approved

 

[damocles]

Powerman, Fortran and Aopen use Sparkle Psus, Antec PSus are different.

 

[SnowPunk98]

400w antec

 

[Mitzi]

I wouldn't rule out the Enermax series of PSUs - I know may people with them and they've never had a problem.

 

[MWink]

First off, Antec is NOT related to Sparkle. Fortron Source, Power Man, and possibly PC Power & Cooling are. Having now used both Enermax and Sparkle I can say without a doubt that I think Sparkle is much better. In your case I would probably recommend the Sparkle 350W.