Which power supply for the Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe?

[kelly23f]

Hello everyone,

I have decided to take it upon myself to build a new computer. I purchased the Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe motherboard, and will be installing an AMD 64 3200 939-pin CPU with it. As far as I know, for now, the only other pieces of hardware that will be in my system will be 1 GB of RAM, 2 optical drives, one HDD, maybe 1 or 2 PCI devices, and eventually a PCI-Express video card.

I noticed on the motherboard a slot for a 24 pin connector for the PSU. I am very new to building PC's (this being my first!). I am at a loss as to which PSU's offer the best bang for the buck. Could anyone offer me any advice as to which PSU I should choose? You would make a girl's day and year!!!

PLEASE help, and let me know if you need any other information, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

 

[Tyrant222]

well seems like you need a native 24pin PSU, and one with dual pcie power connecters.

off the top of my head the pcpower and cooling 510 deluxe SLI offers all of this. its a pretty penny though.

im sure others will chime in on cheaper alternatives.

 

[kelly23f]

Yes, I have found a few very expensive ones, I thought at first it was just me not knowing where to look... Thank you for your prompt response!!!

 

[Amaroque]

I've been pleased with Antec.

 

[kelly23f]

I keep seeing that name, Antec, pop up everywhere I search... This one, too though, seems a bit pricey.

Can you maybe recommend one in the $60-$90 range? If I have to splurge, I guess it may be worth it, I will just have to hold off completing my system a little longer

 

[Amaroque]

Do you really want all that expensive hardware at the mercy of a cheap PS?

 

[kelly23f]

Well, that's why I am about 80% sure I will go with a quality PSU, apparently this motherboard is a very nice one. (I got it from my techie brother for christmas) All he did christmas day was go over all of the cool features it offered! I have looked up the prices on the board and they go anywhere from 220-250! I can't believe he spent that much on me!!!

And having read some articles in my research on PSU's, I now realize how important a good one is, and that is why I am here getting advice!

BTW, I found that Antec True550 for $111.

Is that a good price?

 

[Amaroque]

That's a good price. I'm not familiar with that site, so make sure it is the EPS12V, and not the standard one, when you order.

 

[UDTSEAL]

Kelly, If you are planning on using dual SLI cards I would tend to go a bit higher on the Amps for your 12volt rail on the PSU. It will cost a bit more but if you are planning on upgrading which that board will allow. I would spend the extra and go for the bigger. I think that last thing you want to dig out of a assemble system is the PSU..