What PSU to use

[canindya]

Hi

My desktop configuratin is - i5 2400 intel processo, 8gb 1333 DDR3, ATI Radeon 5450 1gb graphics card. I was using 450 watt PSU for quite a few months. Now yesterday I upgraded my monitor to 22 inch Samsung LED (syncmaster s22b370). But right after that my PSU failed, and when I replaced with another 450 watt, it failed as well.

Now I am really confused whether 450 is less that what I should have or something else might be doing something wrong. Any pointers will be very helpful.

 

[obsidian86]

what exact psu was it ?
450 is more then enough

 

[delluser1]

With those specs a 300 watt psu is more than twice what you would actually use, best bet is to try and find the reason why you cooked a couple of 450 watt units, and it ain't the new monitor

 

[canindya]

The one I am using is: http://www.foxin.in/smps.htm

 

[delluser1]

The one I am using is: http://www.foxin.in/smps.htm

$13 US, you get what you pay for

 

[canindya]

hmmm true, can you pl. suggest some decent ones...I will get one. My bad I did not bother till now

 

[canindya]

thanks for the quick replies

 

[Thomas_89]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182066
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 if you want to save some bucks

 

[delluser1]

Anything even mediocre will probably cost you 3-4 times as much
Have no links available, I think it's flipkart.com in your area
Lowest I would look to would be an Antec VP300, just a fancified Delta built oem type unit

 

[delluser1]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182066
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 if you want to save some bucks

The shipping to India might cost more

 

[dscudella]

When it comes to PSU's you really do get what you pay for. Stick to name brands too, their's a reason why everyone keeps suggesting the same brands over and over, they work. Don't skimp on the PSU.

With that said and without knowing your budget or availability, I really like the Antec VP-450 for $39 shipped. If you go HERE you'll see that the VP has 80%+ efficiency (without the ratings) and a peak wattage of 553w. Very good for the price.

 

[canindya]

Best answer selected by canindya.