Can someone please help me pick out a new power supply?

[volcs0]

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-Alumin..._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.as...6819103751

Motherboard
Asus PASUS A8M2N-LA
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum...=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.as...6814121310

[Jimmypoo]

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...wer+supply&N=0&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

[anonymouse1]

Get a 400-500 watt Corsair, and call it a day. Always highly rated, efficient. Good stuff.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...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.

[AllGold]

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.

[Jimmypoo]

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!