Whats the rite power supply for a 9800pro

[RandomDude]

HI,
I am plannig to get a 9800pro and i want to change my power supply.I think could spare about $60.Any recommendations.
Here are my spec:
P4 2.4gz
786Mb RAMpc 2700
40Gb maxtor HD
250w PSU.

 

[ElFenix]

i've run my 9800 pro in as 'little' as an antec 330. my current thermaltak 480 was cheaper than the antec 330, iirc, though.

 

[StrangerGuy]

I am using a OCed XP1700 with a 9800 Pro with no-name 300W and it is rock-solid stable.

Since you are using a P4 which consumes more power from the +12V rail than a Athlon XP I suggest you go for at least a good quality (e.g Antec) 400W PSU to be safe, and not to mention the extra power headroom for future upgrades.

 

[Cerb]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
i've run my 9800 pro in as 'little' as an antec 330. my current thermaltak 480 was cheaper than the antec 330, iirc, though.

An Antec 330w is hardly 'little', considering separate rails, and unless you have a bunch of SCSI HDs, equal to that 480 in actual if not better.

 

[MidasKnight]

300 is good. But I'm running a 480 here.

 

[Bucksnort]

Your present ps MAY be sufficient depending on how much hardware is hooked up to it. You may want to try first. I like enermax and antec power supplys only. I have enermax. Speaking loosely, the size of the power supply is not as important as is: if the power supply is a quality brand and how many components are connected to it.