R.i.p. Psu??

[Brandle034]

Built my computer about a month ago... worked fine, great if you will. I turn my computer off last night and today I push power and nothing. I unplugged just about every cord possible and tried to turn it on, nothing. While I was towards the back of it I smelled something similar to a burnt out sparkler. (those little sticks that kids run around with 4th of July) Now this is just a hunch, but is it possible that my psu has died? I'm not the biggest comp pro, but I can give some specs that are on the psu
420w ATX
+3.3v +5v +12v -5v -12v +5Vsb
26A 32A 13A 0.5A 0.8A 2A

System specs (if it matters)
AMD +2800 2.0ghz
Windows XP sp2
MSI K7N2 Delta mobo
1gb Kingston ValueRam pc3200
ATI Radeon x800 XL
Audigy 2 SB soundcard
not sure about the correct size, but 6"x6" intake and exhaust fans and there is another fan hooked up to an expansion slot below the video card. so i dont think cooling was an issue.

My ?... buy a new PSU? or is there something that can be done What kind of PSU is cost friendly, but reliable... im thinkin about 500w this time... plz help guys thanks.

 

[Charlie7940]

You could have a dead PSU. 13 Amps on the 12V rail is not enough for that type of system. Read PSU 101 (http://computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=10764) to find out what makes a good PSU. 500W won't mean anything if the rails are crappy. There are even some good reccommendations.

 

[Praetor]

What kind of PSU is cost friendly, but reliable... im thinkin about 500w this time... plz help guys thanks.

Like Charlie said, have a look at the PSU101. id consider the Xclio 450W ... affordable and very solid psu

 

[Brandle034]

alright thanks guys. I guess newegg doesnt carry that Xcio psu. I was thinking the Super-flow silent TT 550w. my mobo is a 20-pin anways

 

[Praetor]

I guess newegg doesnt carry that Xcio psu

If you read the PSU101 you would have seen links.