Choosing new PSU....

yangster · 12-03-2006, 06:07 PM

AMD Athlon 64 3200+
160 GB HD
1.5 GB RAM
DVD+/- RW
CD-ROM
Geforce 7600GT

It is a prebuilt eMachine but I upgraded the video card & RAM, and after experiencing some problems I decided to get a new PSU. I found two but I don't know which is good.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171007

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153023

I'm looking for a good PSU, not expensive, around 400 watts. I looked at the PSU 101 thread, did some searching and found these two. I just can't decide which to get. I don't plan on further upgrading this computer, maybe another hard drive, for another year or two. Then I'll make my own. I just don't know if I should get the one with more connectors with less amps(I think that's what it's called) or the other way around. I need some suggestions. Feel free to post better one's, but not too expensive.

Thanks.

noob101 · 12-03-2006, 06:46 PM

that thermaltake is nice, I would go with that..

diduknowthat · 12-04-2006, 12:57 AM

I would go with this one,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817174023

a tiny bit more expensive, but alot more powerful.

**ceewi1** · 12-04-2006, 01:19 AM

The Thermaltake is a rebadged HEC 300W ATX1.3 unit. The CoolerMaster is better, for a few dollars more i'd favour the XClio 450BL

yangster · 12-04-2006, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceewi1

The Thermaltake is a rebadged HEC 300W ATX1.3 unit. The CoolerMaster is better, for a few dollars more i'd favour the XClio 450BL

Since the fan is on top, wouldn't that mean I need an open spot on top so the air can flow out?

Yasu · 12-04-2006, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yangster

Since the fan is on top, wouldn't that mean I need an open spot on top so the air can flow out?

It looks like the fan is on top because they took a pic of the PSU upside down. When you mount it the fan will be facing down and sucking air in.

yangster · 12-04-2006, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasu

It looks like the fan is on top because they took a pic of the PSU upside down. When you mount it the fan will be facing down and sucking air in.

Alright, thanks. I guess that PSU is out of the question because I don't have an open area underneath the PSU holder, or am I wrong?

**ceewi1** · 12-04-2006, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yangster

Alright, thanks. I guess that PSU is out of the question because I don't have an open area underneath the PSU holder, or am I wrong?

Could you clarify this a little? What do you have that would block it?

MatrixEVO · 12-04-2006, 04:11 AM

I have an Aspire ATX-AS520W-BK that I could sell to you for $30 plus shipping ($8 within USA). For a power supply with a fan on top you can mount it right side up or upside down (doesn't matter) so the fan is exposed.

Reason I have it for sale is because I wanted a power supply that was modular so I got the X2 Connect.

The Aspire still runs fine after months of use.

yangster · 12-04-2006, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceewi1

Could you clarify this a little? What do you have that would block it?

I don't know if I can take it off or it's part of the PSU, but here is a picture of it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatrixEVO

I have an Aspire ATX-AS520W-BK that I could sell to you for $30 plus shipping ($8 within USA). For a power supply with a fan on top you can mount it right side up or upside down (doesn't matter) so the fan is exposed.

Reason I have it for sale is because I wanted a power supply that was modular so I got the X2 Connect.

The Aspire still runs fine after months of use.

I'll think about it.

EDIT: I don't want to make a new thread for this. I used speedfan and it says I have 124 degrees celsius for remote 2. Can someone tell me what remote 2 is and how I can get the temp. down?

12-03-2006, 06:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
yangster Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 71	Choosing new PSU.... AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 160 GB HD 1.5 GB RAM DVD+/- RW CD-ROM Geforce 7600GT It is a prebuilt eMachine but I upgraded the video card & RAM, and after experiencing some problems I decided to get a new PSU. I found two but I don't know which is good. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171007 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153023 I'm looking for a good PSU, not expensive, around 400 watts. I looked at the PSU 101 thread, did some searching and found these two. I just can't decide which to get. I don't plan on further upgrading this computer, maybe another hard drive, for another year or two. Then I'll make my own. I just don't know if I should get the one with more connectors with less amps(I think that's what it's called) or the other way around. I need some suggestions. Feel free to post better one's, but not too expensive. Thanks.

12-03-2006, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
noob101 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 113	that thermaltake is nice, I would go with that.. __________________ CPU:AMD64 4000+ @2.8 MB:MACHSPEED MK8-939A GPU:ATI X850XT SOUND:AUDIGY SE RAM:ULTRA 512MB 400 DDR PSU:ULTRA XCONNECT 500 HD:MAXTOR 80 IDE CASE:ULTRA GAMING WIZARD DISPLAY:HANNS-G WIDESCREEN 19" 5MS

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12-04-2006, 01:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,348	The Thermaltake is a rebadged HEC 300W ATX1.3 unit. The CoolerMaster is better, for a few dollars more i'd favour the XClio 450BL __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 2TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

12-04-2006, 04:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
MatrixEVO Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 1,366	I have an Aspire ATX-AS520W-BK that I could sell to you for $30 plus shipping ($8 within USA). For a power supply with a fan on top you can mount it right side up or upside down (doesn't matter) so the fan is exposed. Reason I have it for sale is because I wanted a power supply that was modular so I got the X2 Connect. The Aspire still runs fine after months of use. __________________ Git-R-Done!!!

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