Replacing failed PSU need advice

Ericwaycotx · 01-16-2008, 08:33 PM

One of my PSU's finally bit the dust after 3 years. I have some ideas on the new PSU but would like a second opinion.

System specs,

Athlon 3200+ (No OC)

7600GS Videocard

1 DVD-Rom

1 7200 RPM HDD

It's a pretty minimal setup and I don't need a psu that's going to last a decade. Just something cheap, but still provides good, consistent power.

Thank you!

Ericwaycotx · 01-16-2008, 08:37 PM

Btw, don't plan on substantial upgrading.

Tumbleweed36 · 01-17-2008, 08:44 AM

How about an Antec 500 earthwatts, or an Antec Trio 500, or Antec Neo HE 500. Or, a silverstone, or a PC Power & Cooling. There are dozens of good ones out there, but there are hundreds of bad ones, so please ask as you begin to get close to purchasing.

01-16-2008, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ericwaycotx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 334 OS: Xp Pro Sp2, Windows 2000 Server My System	Replacing failed PSU need advice One of my PSU's finally bit the dust after 3 years. I have some ideas on the new PSU but would like a second opinion. System specs, Athlon 3200+ (No OC) 7600GS Videocard 1 DVD-Rom 1 7200 RPM HDD It's a pretty minimal setup and I don't need a psu that's going to last a decade. Just something cheap, but still provides good, consistent power. Thank you!

01-16-2008, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ericwaycotx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 334 OS: Xp Pro Sp2, Windows 2000 Server My System	Re: Replacing failed PSU need advice Btw, don't plan on substantial upgrading.

01-17-2008, 08:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 21,181 OS: XP Professional	Re: Replacing failed PSU need advice How about an Antec 500 earthwatts, or an Antec Trio 500, or Antec Neo HE 500. Or, a silverstone, or a PC Power & Cooling. There are dozens of good ones out there, but there are hundreds of bad ones, so please ask as you begin to get close to purchasing. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.