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Hello All
I have recently blown up my power supply for my old PC (testing in another machine.) I now need to replace this power supply.

Question is with what / where to buy from?

My PC is:
AMD k6 500Mhz
ATX Case
Gigabyte Mobo
128MB RAM
DVD
CD R/RW
Iomega Zip Drive

I want a really SAFE power supply as this machine will a linux server running 24/7 and I don't want to burn my house down (realistically anyone know the chances of this happening!?)

Which models would you recommend that are compatible with that processor?

Thanks for your help

Phil

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Here is one that that I love. Quiet, extremely reliable, more than enough power and inexpensive.

<A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=58&manufactory=1919&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1" target="_new">Fortron Source FSP300-60ATV</A> is $30.00 including shipping at NewEgg.

<A HREF="http://www.fortron-source.com/" target="_new">Company link</A> Click on the "PC Power Supply" picture on the main page to see the stats in more detail.

I have three of these in use.



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Newegg has a nice 350W Fortron with 120mm fan for around $35 at Newegg.

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Thanks for the Tip. I am in England though - is newegg an American Company?

Does anyone recommend Enumerax? If so which model for the AMD K6?

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Yeah, alas, newegg.com only ships with the States, which is a bit of a bummer, being all the way the other side of the Atlantic.

Depends on how much you want to spend really. The 3 main sites I recommend are <A HREF="http://www.dabs.com/uk" target="_new">http://www.dabs.com/uk</A>, <A HREF="http://www.ebuyer.com" target="_new">http://www.ebuyer.com</A> and <A HREF="http://www.overclockers.co.uk" target="_new">http://www.overclockers.co.uk</A>. Personally, I have designs on an Enermax for my new PC. I installed one in my bro-in-law's new rig recently, and it was very nice. So nice, I want one myself.

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Thanks for your post, I have a 431W Enermax EG465AXVE-G-FMA PSU in my new machine and so far (touch Wood) I have been very pleased with it. I just don't think it will work with my old K6.

I tried to find information on Enumerax web site - but one thing they don't do well is say which model is suitable for which level of CPU.

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Also wanted to say can anyone post a link to the PSU on Dabs?

I can't find them, call me thick or what!!

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Jeez, you can't be trying very hard.

www.dabs.com
www.overclockers.co.uk

Can't be bothered to hyperlink them, you'll have to go to all the trouble of actually typing in the URL addresses.

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I have found a few on dabs by searching for Enermax - but i still don't think their is a actual category on dabs for PSU.

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On Dabs it's under Components, Cases & Accessories.
Ebuyer it's under Cases, Power Supplies.

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