need help on new PSU

[sman83]

Im looking for a new PSU my old one 350watts just aint cutting it anymore but im not sure what to get. The menu has different types listed, and im not sure which one it is. I have a P4, in a mid atx case could anyone help me out on which ones to get? PLZ HELP

Edit: here was i am running

P4 3.0ghz
asus mobo 1GB ddr 3200
SB Audigy 2IDE
120 GB HD IDE
120 GB HD sata
DVD RW
DVD Rom
2x80mm chasis fans
1x120mm fan

I just burnt out the DVD rom cause the power supply couldnt handle it when the computer started up. I took it apart and the bearings the part that spins the cd , I can hear them when i shake the dvd drive

BTW im kinda on a budget

 

[ribbon13]

what kind of budget?

Seasonic Tornado 350w. Quality, quiet, active PFC, reputable.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-151-017&depa=0

 

[sman83]

80$ at the most. Was looking for something 450Watts or more my 350 cant handle what i have in my computer

 

[ribbon13]

The watt ratings don't really mean much. That could outpower a 600w generic PSU. And probably your old one as well. It has 19A of the 12v rail. It should be sufficient for anything you could fit in a desktop case, except for maybe SLI or small form dual opteron. What model of PSU did you have before?

If your really worried, save $20 and get this. Active PFC, 36A 12v, and made by fortron. Talk about beefy->
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-478&depa=0

 

[sman83]

I am using the PSU that came with the case a Rosewill it just fried my dvd rom drive

 

[imverygifted]

what vid card do you have? unless u have a 6800ultra a good brand name 350watt PSU should run your set-up just fine might have just been the lifetime of ur dvd drive. get something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-444&depa=0

 

[sman83]

The dvd drive is only 7 months old was working fine till i tried the new 120mm fan. When i tried the fan it was running slow then i smelled some burning. And once the dvd drive was burnt out the fan went to normal speed. What are some good manufactures of power supply's? from what ive read looks like enermax,antec dont know about any others though. What about something like this?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-460&depa=1

Also my card is a ATI radeon 9550 overclocked and so is the processor

 

[imverygifted]

i thought u were on a budget, thats way overkill i have a shuttle running:
pentium 4 3Hgz, gig of memory, 74 gig raptor, 200gig seagate, audigy2, 6800GT, and a plextor dvd burner on a 250watt shuttle power supply

 

[sman83]

I would like to stick to the budget but its somewhat flexible. If i need to spend the extra money now I will just dont want to have to worry about the PSU for awhile

 

[sman83]

Any idea on which are quality brands?

 

[sman83]

After reading some reviews I am going to get the enermax that u suggested earlier seems like a solid PSU thanks for the advice...Also its on sale =)

 

[ribbon13]

seriously... rosewill is CRAP. The Newegg reviews are especially filterd, because Rosewill is thier house brand.

Here you go... best deal I could find
http://store.yahoo.com/directron/400tornado.html

 

[sman83]

I bought a rosewill case and it came with the PSU at the time i was only thinking about saving $$, but now I realize the difference in the PSU I dont even really want to turn on the computer anymore till the new PSU arrives. And here is a link to the one I bought late last night: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-444&depa=0 hopefully this will do.

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
The watt ratings don't really mean much. That could outpower a 600w generic PSU. And probably your old one as well. It has 19A of the 12v rail. It should be sufficient for anything you could fit in a desktop case, except for maybe SLI or small form dual opteron. What model of PSU did you have before?

If your really worried, save $20 and get this. Active PFC, 36A 12v, and made by fortron. Talk about beefy->
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-478&depa=0

This is very solid advice, 350 watts will run your system just fine, pick the best 300-400watt PSU you're budget will allow. Seasonic and anything made by Forton gets my recommendation.

 

[Jeffyboy]

An all round good power supply would be the Neopower 480Watt with Active PFC. Modular design too so just connect the cables you need. I like the active PFC, saves on your power bill, creates a more efficient power supply too.

Jeff

 

[sman83]

I just opened my case to see what the PSU said 16A on the 12V rail glad i know now lol

 

[fireontheway]

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