Advice needed for new PSU

[2flash]

Hi everyone.

I'm reading thread's on this forum but i cant chose a PSU for my needs.

I have a very cheap PSU and i can't imagine how is holding togheter it came with my case that costs about 20$ (a big sticker on the side of the PSU is showing 400W).

I need a Upgrade for sure.

My system specifications :

AMD Barton 2500+ (BIG Thermaltake COOLER,conected directly to the PSU)
1GB DDR 2x512 GEIL
NFORCE 2 ULTRA MOBO
Geforce 6600 GT AGP8x
320 GB HDD SATA
DVD RW
Creative AUDIGY
SKYSTAR 2 (SAT TV TUNER)
ATA HDD RACK i use 80GB HDD

So now you see "i can't imagine how is holding togheter"

The biggest problem is that i have only 60$ to spend on a PSU.

is there a solution for me.

i accept every sugestion. :(



(sorry for my english)

[CAD4466HK]

I would go with an Enhance 500w:)
Google around for the best price,
As I'm not sure where your from:)
As long as your not planning on upgradeing your rig,

12v amps should not really be a concern with your current specs.
+5v is what your mainly going to be pulling:)

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Does the motherboard have a 4 pin ATX 12v connector?

[2flash]

yes the MOBO has a 4 pin ATX 12v connector

and that 6600 GT has a separate conector

im not a OC.

i wil not upgrade my system, soo this PSU is final for this system.

[CAD4466HK]

Or something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817163030

[Praxis1452]

what online shops do you use to buy from? So we can take a look at what may be the best from their selection because you don't seem to be from america.

[clsA]

The Xclio 450 or 500 should be perfect for your system

the FSP 400w is another good choice their all under $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953

Good point Praxis

Where do you shop ?

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Anything half decent over 400W will power that system... I'm rather partial to the Silverstone/Enhance units myself.

[2flash]

Or something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817163030

i'm from Romania (Europe so i use 220V)

i like the SILVERSTONE SST-ST405 :o its simple, i dont like complicated

should i go for it (it's 50$ at newegg ihope that i can find it for 60$ in my country) ?

At my shops i have ANTEC, SIRTEC, TAGAN, THERMALTAKE, AKASA, SEASONIC, NEXUS, SILVERSTONE, moust of my shops dont have english ...

[Oklahoma Wolf]

If you can find an equivalent Akasa model for cheaper, it's the same OEM as the Silverstone unit. Seasonic is also an excellent option. Nexus is OEM Fortron.

[2flash]

thanks for everyone fast reply

soo you al say i should not go higher than 400W
if it's like that, every thing clear, i will go for a SILVER/AKASA 400W

what is PFC is this helping me or not ?

[Oklahoma Wolf]

In Europe, PFC is required to be on a new PSU - it reduces the load apparent to the power company, and you are likely being billed based on it. Passive PFC helps with this, but active PFC helps more.

[burebista]

...and you are likely being billed based on it. Passive PFC helps with this, but active PFC helps more.
Nope, we are billed in kWh not kWARh, so (A/P)PFC is almost useless for a home user.
2flash I suggest to take a look at Fortron Bluestorm II 400 (http://www.darer.ro/ro/details-325-fortron-bluestorm-ii-400w.html). Basically it's an Fortron GreenPower with fan/fan-controller changed and it's cheaper than Akasa 80+ 400 (http://www.pc-coolers.ro/produs.php?id=489) or Silverstone Strider ST40F (http://www.extreme-computers.ro/produs.php?cod_produs=1141309285709) or Silverstone Element ST40EF (http://www.extreme-computers.ro/produs.php?cod_produs=1139316308641).

LE: Unfortunately with 60 bucks (165 RON) you have few options: Sirtec HPC-430-P12S (http://www.itdirect.ro/produs.php?55:707), Antec BasiqPower BP-350P (http://www.itdirect.ro/produs.php?68:569), Fortron Green PS 350 (FSP350-60GLN) (http://www.itdirect.ro/produs.php?57:712)

[Bbq]

Or something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817163030

I think you have the wrong one. the one you linked has 14a on +12v :eek: the other silverstone has dual rails.

[CAD4466HK]

I think you have the wrong one. the one you linked has 14a on +12v :eek: the other silverstone has dual rails.

The ST40F is $69.99, he wants something under $60,
which is why I linked the ST405 at $50, plus 12v amps won't be a concern on
his setup as I've already said before,
he's not upgradeing:)