Please tell me if this is a good psu

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lynx6200

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I need a new psu because my current one seems to be dead. I know a bit about computer stuff, but not power supplies. My sstem specs are in the signature, and the psu im looking at is by thermaltake, http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153006,
the Enermax 370W EG375PE-VE-SFMA, XClio 450W 450BL.

Model
Brand THERMALTAKE
Model TT-420AD(DUAL FAN)
Series Silent PurePower
SPEC
Type ATX
Maximum Power 420W
Fans 2
PFC No
Dual +12V No
Power Good Signal 100-500ms
Hold-up Time 16ms min.
Efficiency > 65%
Over Voltage Protection YES
Input Voltage 115/230 V
Input Frequency Range 47 - 63Hz
Input Current 10A @ 115V, 5A @ 230V
Output +3.3V@30A;+5V@40A;[email protected];+12V@18A;[email protected];+5VSB@2A


It was simalir to one recomended on the forum, http://www.computerforum.com/showpost.php?p=69535&postcount=4, but less expensive. I just want to make sure im getting one that is compatible, and reliable for my system. Thanks
 
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It was simalir to one recomended on the forum,
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Similar to which one? None of the recommended PSUs had 18A on the 12V rail. BTW, did you read the rest of the PSU101? Pretty much everything you need to know in order to pick a PSU is in there.
 
Okay, well, that doesnt tell me much. Id just like to get some opinions as to the one I specified is good for my system, I figured I should have around a 400/w psu, but Ill take any ideas. Also, the forum did mention 12v@24a for an amd system, which I have, but does that mean the 18a on this one is bad?
 
Okay, well, that doesnt tell me much.
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What the hell do you want to know? If you took the very least amount of initiative and read the whole 101 you would know that total wattage for a PSU doesn't really mean anything. And that most components are running off the 12V rail these days necetating more 12V current. Yes, it is possible to run your system off that PSU, but it is also possible that it will become unstable especially if you upgrade your video card. For PSUs you generally try to get more than you need so you don't run in to problems.
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How Many Watts do I Need?!?
Ive seen this question asked too many times and although its indirectly answered Ill answer it more directly:
- If you are concerned about getting a PSU sufficient enough for a high end system (say a SLI setup), check out a PSU with at least 30A on the 12V rail
- If you are getting a PSU for a system with a single high end video card than 28A-32A should give plenty of room
- Midrange systems should shoot for 24A on the 12V rail
- Really low-end, older or specialty systems can consider 18A on the 12V rail
Realistically, anythingg below 18A on the12V rail should not be considered. Why specify by amperage rather than wattage? Well anything that can meet the amperage guidelines as noted above will provided enough power for your setup
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Just so you know... My current system only pulls around 150 watts normal... Of course I'm not saying to go get the smallest PS you can find, just giving a real life example... And as you can see, my system isn't that skimpy...

BTW, I would suspect that PS to be pretty good. Thermaltake is a good brand. Look on google. Someone might of done an indepth review on it...
 
Okay, thanks guys for the info. By the way Yeti, I was just looking for some opinions on the psu i mentioned, not a lecture.
 
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By the way Yeti, I was just looking for some opinions on the psu i mentioned, not a lecture.
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And I was trying to get you to take a little initiative. You said that the PSU was similar to a recommended one - and I pointed out that it is not. Half the questions asked on this forum are either already answered in a FAQ/101 or can be answered with a 30 second google search and a little common sense.
 
Half the questions asked on this forum are either already answered in a FAQ/101 or can be answered with a 30 second google search and a little common sense.
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Hehe maybe i need to make a "reading 101s 101" ;) Nothing like reading the 101 and then being able to make yer own informed decisions....
 
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