need new PSU for my new setup

[javimars]

current setup
e4300 @2.8
bfg 7900gs
asrock dual vsta
2x1gig ddr1
2 hds
2 optical drives
crappy 500w psu

i need to buy a new psu becasue the one i currently have doesnt give enough juice to my system. im looking to spend between $$50-100. any suggestions?? also is this a good psu to buy? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104954

 

[doolittle]

I estimated +12v@~20A from the psu calc so that FSP should work no problem.

But since you have up to $100 you should upgrade to something that can handle at least an 8800gts so maybe something that can handle the 26A demand post-upgrade, you might be better off getting a decent 550w/650w unit like the Antec TP3-550 or the TP3-650 they can be had for under $90 shipped for the TP3-550 and under $110 for the TP3-650.

Those prices make me an Antec/Securemart fanboy

 

[javimars]

the tp3-550 has 3 +12v, my botherbord only has 1 plug for a +12v.....im confused

 

[doolittle]

Ok you mean the 4-pin ATX12V cpu connector?

The TP3 has that 4-pin cpu connector as well as the new 8-pin connector... pick one and zip-tie the other one out of harms way.

The 3x12v are part of the internal circuitry, think of it as a single virtual +12v source with three branches.

 

[NamelessMC]

If you want something that's not only a little more reliable but a little cheaper and comes with better components, you could get the Antec NeoHE 550. It comes with Modular cables which are great for making the inside of your case look tidy.

NeoHE for $96.99

It's based on the Seasonic S12 units but it has modular cables so it's like a mix between the S12 and M12. It's a very good unit, ranked Tier 2, whereas the TruePower Trio is ranked Tier 3.

 

[javimars]

If you want something that's not only a little more reliable but a little cheaper and comes with better components, you could get the Antec NeoHE 550. It comes with Modular cables which are great for making the inside of your case look tidy.

NeoHE for $96.99

It's based on the Seasonic S12 units but it has modular cables so it's like a mix between the S12 and M12. It's a very good unit, ranked Tier 2, whereas the TruePower Trio is ranked Tier 3.

whats this tier 2 and tier 3 stuff??will it power my system and leave room for future upgrades? like a nvidia 8xxx??

 

[NamelessMC]

If you want something that's not only a little more reliable but a little cheaper and comes with better components, you could get the Antec NeoHE 550. It comes with Modular cables which are great for making the inside of your case look tidy.

NeoHE for $96.99

It's based on the Seasonic S12 units but it has modular cables so it's like a mix between the S12 and M12. It's a very good unit, ranked Tier 2, whereas the TruePower Trio is ranked Tier 3.

whats this tier 2 and tier 3 stuff??will it power my system and leave room for future upgrades? like a nvidia 8xxx??

Check the sticky at the top of the forum, "PSU 101" and take 15 minutes to read it.

Check the link to JonnyGuru's tiered PSU listing and Xtremesystems.org's ranked PSU listing, so you can see how the PSU rates up.

 

[javimars]

Tier 3:

Antec Trio/NeoHE/EarthWatts product line

* Built by Seasonic, but not the same build quality as above Seasonics
* NeoHE is modular
* Trio 650W is 7950 GX2 Quad SLI certified
* NeoHE 550W is X1900/X1950 Crossfire certified
* 700W is 7950 GX2 Quad SLI certified
* 5 year warranty

..... it says tier 3 tho..

 

[NamelessMC]

Check the Xtremesystems.org list

And also, tier 3 is still high quality. Think of the Tier1-3 list as a list of the best PSU's out there that you should avoid getting anything ELSE of.

The Xtremesystems.org list has NeoHE listed as Tier 2.

 

[windex]

If you are willing to spend a few extra $$ only $29.99 more this is really on hec of a psu

zalman 600 watts and modular and if you ever go sli youll be ready . Anthother thing this psu is not only rock solid but super quiet.

http://www.acousticpc.com/zalman_600hp_psu.html


If you got to stick to the buget you wiill be much happier with this puppy than that cheap fsp
http://www.acousticpc.com/hiper_tr_580_630_psu_black.html

but i would splerge the extra $20.00 on the zalman