Antec Earthwatts

conwaypm · 09-02-2008, 05:16 PM

Hi, just a quick question.. I'm looking for a new psu to replace my thermaltakte tr2-420w as it didn't have the required 26A on the dual 12v rails for my 9600gt. I've been looking at an Antec Earthwatts 430w at £40 which seems fairly reasonable and satisfies the 12v rails requirement. I was just wondering if this was a good deal and suitable for my needs, or whether there may be a better psu out there for no more cost..

Vista 64-bit
XpertVision 9600GT (512mb)
AMD X2 64 5000+
Sony DVD-RW+-
180GB HD
SB Live Value (will probably be upgrading to a better soundcard soon)

^ I don't intend on making major upgrades any time soon apart from maybe the soundcard, so I'm not looking for an excessive amount of headroom from this PSU.

Peace

Paul

**Fox** · 09-02-2008, 06:49 PM

Hi Paul, is the 40 figure with VAT and postage included? I got one of these for 28 USD or so after rebate, so 40 pounds seems a little expensive to me.

Price aside, I think that PSU should perform decently with the 9600, since I read in some reviews that it has more than enough juice to handle an 8800GT, which I believe is about on-par with the 9600 as far as draw goes.

conwaypm · 09-02-2008, 07:52 PM

Hi Fox, thanks for clarifying that for me. Yep, I found it for around £35 actually but without postage, so it'll be around 40 I assume..Welcome to England

09-02-2008, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
conwaypm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Vista SP1 (64-Bit)	Antec Earthwatts Hi, just a quick question.. I'm looking for a new psu to replace my thermaltakte tr2-420w as it didn't have the required 26A on the dual 12v rails for my 9600gt. I've been looking at an Antec Earthwatts 430w at £40 which seems fairly reasonable and satisfies the 12v rails requirement. I was just wondering if this was a good deal and suitable for my needs, or whether there may be a better psu out there for no more cost.. Vista 64-bit XpertVision 9600GT (512mb) AMD X2 64 5000+ Sony DVD-RW+- 180GB HD SB Live Value (will probably be upgrading to a better soundcard soon) ^ I don't intend on making major upgrades any time soon apart from maybe the soundcard, so I'm not looking for an excessive amount of headroom from this PSU. Peace Paul

09-02-2008, 06:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: Antec Earthwatts Hi Paul, is the 40 figure with VAT and postage included? I got one of these for 28 USD or so after rebate, so 40 pounds seems a little expensive to me. Price aside, I think that PSU should perform decently with the 9600, since I read in some reviews that it has more than enough juice to handle an 8800GT, which I believe is about on-par with the 9600 as far as draw goes. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

09-02-2008, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
conwaypm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10 OS: Vista SP1 (64-Bit)	Re: Antec Earthwatts Hi Fox, thanks for clarifying that for me. Yep, I found it for around £35 actually but without postage, so it'll be around 40 I assume..Welcome to England