I need a new PSU...

Dom · Feb 1, 2003, 02:33 AM

Need a 430watt+. Anybody have any suggestions, brand, model?

BONEHEAD · Feb 1, 2003, 02:45 AM

Well I just bought a Antec true550 Very nice

I would recomend one they also sell smaller wattage ps also. Price was 130 I think.

ToshiroOC · Feb 1, 2003, 02:52 AM

Enermax's 431watt PSU is pretty nice - I'm loving mine, and I haven't had any problems out of it - tad noisy, but what isn't?

Frodo301 · Feb 1, 2003, 03:38 AM

Best bang for the buck is a Sparkle. Very well made and will not set you back the $$$ like some of the others.

digitalwanderer · Feb 1, 2003, 04:01 AM

I'm a big Enermax fan now meself, the 20 foot long cables just won me over. (Ok, maybe they ain't QUITE that long...but damn near!) I've heard nothing but good about Antec or Sparkle though, and a lot of peeps have recomended Sparkle to me as the way to go if you want to go cheap-but-good. (Never, ever, EVER go cheap with your PSU......BAD plan! Inexpensive, yes; cheap? NO WAY! That's the heart of your baby!

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Lord Nikon · Feb 1, 2003, 04:05 AM

far be it for me to dispute digi but id have to say go antec

thats what we use in our computer and man it is quiet as far as dual fan psu's go

right now im just trying to figure out other silent components for a heatsink solution that will run cooler than my hsf does now but with slightly less noise

digitalwanderer · Feb 1, 2003, 04:21 AM

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Originally posted by Lord Nikon
far be it for me to dispute digi but id have to say go antec

thats what we use in our computer and man it is quiet as far as dual fan psu's go

right now im just trying to figure out other silent components for a heatsink solution that will run cooler than my hsf does now but with slightly less noise

"What?", says the Dig holding his hand up to his ear. "Did you say something about a van check? THE VAN IS IN THE GARAGE AND IT'S FINE, IT WAS THE TRUCK ME WIFE GOT INTO THE FENDER BENDER THIS AFTERNOON IN!!!", the Dig tries vainly to shout back over the roar of all his fans.

(TRANSLATION: Noise isn't a determining factor for me, Lord Nikon knows better on this one than the old Dig and I'd recomend you listen to him a bit and research noise levels...

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jp306 · Feb 1, 2003, 04:59 AM

I got a powermagic 465watt PSU from pricewatch back in oct2002 and for $33 shipped, I would reccomend it. It's cheap and my MB is a power hog and it's noise level is very low. You might want more of name brand PSU, but I'm very happy with my cheapo one

Dom · Feb 3, 2003, 02:56 AM

I've decided to go with an Antec True480 PSU, $98 shipped.

BONEHEAD · Feb 3, 2003, 06:07 AM

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Originally posted by Dom
I've decided to go with an Antec True480 PSU, $98 shipped.

Good choice.

Feb 1, 2003, 02:33 AM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	I need a new PSU... Need a 430watt+. Anybody have any suggestions, brand, model?

Feb 1, 2003, 02:52 AM	#3
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	Enermax's 431watt PSU is pretty nice - I'm loving mine, and I haven't had any problems out of it - tad noisy, but what isn't? __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Feb 1, 2003, 03:38 AM	#4
Frodo301 Outraged Join Date: May 2002 Location: The mountains Posts: 584 Rep Power: 0	Best bang for the buck is a Sparkle. Very well made and will not set you back the $$$ like some of the others. __________________ The greatest thing you'll every learn is to love, and be loved in return.

Feb 1, 2003, 04:01 AM	#5
digitalwanderer Colour Commentator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Highland, IN USA Posts: 5,619 Rep Power: 0	Enermax I'm a big Enermax fan now meself, the 20 foot long cables just won me over. (Ok, maybe they ain't QUITE that long...but damn near!) I've heard nothing but good about Antec or Sparkle though, and a lot of peeps have recomended Sparkle to me as the way to go if you want to go cheap-but-good. (Never, ever, EVER go cheap with your PSU......BAD plan! Inexpensive, yes; cheap? NO WAY! That's the heart of your baby! ) __________________ WTF is up with the sigs?

Feb 1, 2003, 04:59 AM	#8
jp306 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I got a powermagic 465watt PSU from pricewatch back in oct2002 and for $33 shipped, I would reccomend it. It's cheap and my MB is a power hog and it's noise level is very low. You might want more of name brand PSU, but I'm very happy with my cheapo one __________________ "I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet." Rodney Dangerfield.

Feb 1, 2003, 02:45 AM	#2
BONEHEAD DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 182 Rep Power: 0	Well I just bought a Antec true550 Very nice I would recomend one they also sell smaller wattage ps also. Price was 130 I think.

Feb 1, 2003, 04:05 AM	#6
Lord Nikon DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	far be it for me to dispute digi but id have to say go antec thats what we use in our computer and man it is quiet as far as dual fan psu's go right now im just trying to figure out other silent components for a heatsink solution that will run cooler than my hsf does now but with slightly less noise

Feb 3, 2003, 02:56 AM	Thread Starter #9
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	That's for all your help. I've decided to go with an Antec True480 PSU, $98 shipped.