What PSU should i get?

Had some issues finally figured dead PSU http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] upply-mobo

I want to snaga cheap PSU, cheap as I can get that will still work least for a year or so

PC Components:

pentiumD 3.0mhz + Big Typhoon
SoundBlaster Audio 2z5
2 gigs pc6400 800mhz corsair XMS2 ram
ATI HD3870 512mb video card
HD
CD Drive
case fan

I think thats all that will be sucking power, 500w should do right.. is there any reason to get any higher, even if i duo the video card with 2x 512's i shouldbe fine on 500W


would something like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817170010 work ? Or are there better deals or what? about $30 with shipping doesnt sound too bad to me lol, replacing the PSU i have atm is $130+shipping http://www.ultraproducts.com/produ [...] uctID=158#

A cheap PSU can take out your MB and CPU when it blows. Don't look for "cheap" on this part of your computer.

You can easily get by on 500W, but look for a Coasair, Antec, Seasonic, Fortron or OCZ.

The psu you referenced is a tier 5 unit on this list:
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx


A 3870 requires a 450w psu with one 6 pin pci-e connector.
http://www.amd.com/us/products/des [...] ments.aspx

Quality units come from PC P&C, Seasonic, Antec, and Corsair to name a few. There are others.

How about the Corsair 450VX?:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139003

Good lord sooo many PSU's out there !!!!!!!!!

What about XCLIO? its in the 2rd Teir of that list, SLI ready Crossfire ready, 500w for $50

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817189005

hmm look like XCLIOGoodPower isnt on lsit at all but Xclio GreatPower
Xclio StablePower are both Teir 2....