- Nov 30, 2004
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I would appriciate your opinions and recommendations on PSU for non-SLI and non-Crossfire +QUIET use. There'll be little gaming and more of Flash, Photoshopping, 3D work and movie watching done.
I'll be running Conroe 6600 (if I'm lucky), mild overclocking perhaps, two Seagate hard drives (not in Raid), ATI 1900XT, a DVD-burner and 4-6 quiet fans with the PSU. These parts will find home in Antec P180B. I need 1900XT level of power to run a big-a$$ LCD. The card will be more quiet-like with Acclero 2.
I was all set on getting a 500W Seasonic, but lately I've been reading great reviews for Antec's HE-series. Most common PSUs available where I live are from Antec, Enermax, Fortron, Nexus, Seasonic, Silverstone and Zalman. So, recommendations? Is 500W an overkill with my equipment and use? I know I'll never need SLI or Crossfire.
While you're at it could you point me towards a good and quiet DL DVD-burner with Lightscribe? Comparison tests anywhere of these? I currently have a speedy Nec but it is loud.