This a Good PSU?

[AAAsnwbordr]

What about this psu for my setup (in my signature for those of you who are exceptionally smart). I want something with good reviews, has enough wattage and crap, and is CHEAP! This look good enough?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817153028

 

[chupacabra]

For that much i would rather go with corsair 520w for a few more bucks

http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-520w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270716.html

 

[ceewi1]

Not too bad for a sub-$50 PSU, but not great either. The available power is also a little tight for an 8800 series card. The Corsair is a great PSU, and strongly recommended if you don't mind spending the extra money. If you really want something cheap, the Ultra XVS 600W is better than that Thermaltake, IMO. Plenty more recommendations here: http://www.computerforum.com/90117-ceewi1s-psu-recommendations.html

 

[ETSA]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007

Good and good for the money, IMO..

 

[PabloTeK]

That PSU though is as expensive as the Corsair, which is a much better unit.

 

[AAAsnwbordr]

Not too bad for a sub-$50 PSU, but not great either. The available power is also a little tight for an 8800 series card. The Corsair is a great PSU, and strongly recommended if you don't mind spending the extra money. If you really want something cheap, the Ultra XVS 600W is better than that Thermaltake, IMO. Plenty more recommendations here: http://www.computerforum.com/90117-ceewi1s-psu-recommendations.html

Newegg says that the 8800gts only requires a 400watt psu so i'd think that 500 should be enough (i'm reallyyy on a budget)

 

[RoBBy]

lol dont worry bro, i was about to try to run a 8800GTS on a 425W PSU, but i changed my mind,I'll change it. 500 will be enough, but what you really need to look at is the Amps, Normally Watts are not a problem, but on my present power supply i cant run this new card because i have only 20A and a 8800 need 26

 

[chupacabra]

Newegg says that the 8800gts only requires a 400watt psu so i'd think that 500 should be enough (i'm reallyyy on a budget)

Then go for the ultra much better than the thermaltake unit and just 40$

 

[ceewi1]

Newegg says that the 8800gts only requires a 400watt psu so i'd think that 500 should be enough (i'm reallyyy on a budget)

The Thermaltake is a rebadged Channelwell 450W . I know it meets the official minimum, but it still doesn't leave much headroom. What are your feelings on the Ultra XVS? It's cheaper than the Thermaltake.