which PSU?

[Cerb]

In preperation for fan controller parts and a new HSF, I went and fitted my current system into a new case, and replaced a couple fans. The PSU was abit hotter than normal w/ the new fan (temporary crappy cybercooler--quieter than most fans, but decent airflow)...that's cool. What wasn't cool was that it started smelling like burnt electronics :Q.
So, a new PSU from SVC (where all the non-fan controller parts are coming from already) will have to do. But which cheap one?
Raidmax 350 (looks like a normal 300w to me, just with "350" stuck on there...)
Powmax dual fan 300 (already made to be pretty quiet...replace one fan w/ L1A and remove other fan...?)
Powmax 400 (looks good, but will it like an L1A?)
(had a couple bad experiences w/ L&C, so staying away from that one)
I'd have preferred getting a Fortron 300 or 350 from newegg, but unplanned as this is, it won't quite fit in the budget.

Machine:
1800+ palo
256MB PC2100
Shuttle AK35GT2 (KT333)
HP 10x CDRW
20GB 7200 WD Caviar
GF4 Ti 4200 at 300/600 (won't do 620 in the summer)
...going to have 4 80mm Panaflo L1As in it.

 

[Corporate Thug]

fortron

 

[Cerb]

It's a cheap PSU or a loud system...I want silence. If I get a bit more money sometime soon, I'll get the Fortron 350, a new case and some memory (this Palo Alto case is SKINNY). It will happen, but which of those will be best for now?
I don't have the [spare] money for the Fortron, and had to ax the fan controller stuff to get enough for a $20 PSU from SVC.

 

[cmdrdredd]

DO NOT SKIMP ON THE PSU!!

Forget $20 PSUs forget it now!

You want to get a good PSU or it may cause problems...voltage spikes that fry hardware, low amps on the rails that overload and you get crashes.

 

[ElFenix]

whoa you have a palo alto case?!? those are sweet!

 

[slicksilver]

Fortron Source Group(FSP) or Sparkle...

The 350w is sufficient for most cases...but there is a 400w if you need more power

Raj

 

[Cerb]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
DO NOT SKIMP ON THE PSU!!

Forget $20 PSUs forget it now!

You want to get a good PSU or it may cause problems...voltage spikes that fry hardware, low amps on the rails that overload and you get crashes.

I know, but I just want to be able to browse the web and such on my machine for the next few weeks w/o it being LOUD. Shouldn't be that long before I can get around $100 to finish the stuff (Fortron 350w, Evercase e4252, and fan controller), but the fan from that enlight is like a bumble bee (except higher pitched). Took it out and it sounded like a typical cheap system (not silent, but close enough that I know I'll make it w/ the L1As).

 

[Cerb]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
whoa you have a palo alto case?!? those are sweet!

Yeah, but it's missing a 3.5" bay cover, floppy clip, and has no way to mount the HD right-side-up. Oh, and it's missing some mobo standoffs. Not as good as I'd like, but free .

 

[nick1985]

powmax = teh sux0r