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Can someone please help me pick out a new power supply? - volcs0 - 01-20-2011
I am converting this desktop into a media center PC. I've already tested it, and it works perfectly - decodes full 1080p - even streams a full Blu-ray rip.
Below are the specs on the PC. It is currently in a mini-tower case. I am planning on getting an HTPC case, something like this one, which I think will work (let me know if it won't):
http://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Aluminum-Steel-Computer-GD05B/dp/B0036WTDGQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295537365&sr=8-1
The current PSU is very, very loud. I'd like to put something quiet in there when I make the move to the new case.
Thanks for the advice. Choosing a PSU always confuses me - too many different options, sizes, connectors, etc.
Specs:
HP a1747C (Athlon 64X2 4600)
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Windsor 2.4GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 89W Dual-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103751
Motherboard
Asus PASUS A8M2N-LA
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00757531&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ca&product=3356598&key=null&site=null#N52
Graphics Card
ASUS EAH4350 SILENT/DI/512MD2(LP) Radeon HD 4350 512MB 64-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Low Profile Ready Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121310
Re: Can someone please help me pick out a new power supply? - Jimmypoo - 01-20-2011
Asus has a 750 watt going for $99 - I think I saw it at NewEgg. It's been the only site I've been to
in the past few days, pricing PC parts.
WRONG....
It was MicroCenter --
Here is a good list of their current stuff.
http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?Ntt=power+supply&N=0&submit.x=0&submit.y=0
Re: Can someone please help me pick out a new power supply? - anonymouse1 - 01-20-2011
Get a 400-500 watt Corsair, and call it a day. Always highly rated, efficient. Good stuff.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007657+50001459&QksAutoSuggestion=&ShowDeactivatedMark=False&Configurator=&IsNodeId=1&Subcategory=58&description=&Ntk=&CFG=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc=\
If you want something cheaper, go for Antec--but the quality is sometimes variable across different models--some models good, some not so much.
Re: Can someone please help me pick out a new power supply? - AllGold - 01-20-2011
The Antec Earthwatts models are usually inexpensive. I have had good luck with them and they seem to be very quiet. A 380 should be plenty for that build but if you find a good price, a 430 or 500 would work just as well. Beyond 500 watts, you'll probably just be paying extra for capacity you don't need.
Re: Can someone please help me pick out a new power supply? - Jimmypoo - 01-20-2011
I use the The GE Series - available in Diffusion Combustion System and DLN (Dry Low NOx) versions (25ppm & 15 ppm). It is able to burn a wide range of liquid and gas fuels, including Low BTU gas and hydrogen, so I'm never without power to my motherboards.
Forget watts. This baby is rated at 400 MEGAwatts!
