Just built a PC for my brother, and the Hardware Docter (monitor) is giving me problems about the PSU. This happends when I am trying to install Battlefield Vietnam. Web browsing or listening to music does not cause problems. Not enough PSU power? I'm thinking of getting one of these: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-153-006&depa=0 Specs: PowerUp / 400-Watt / ATX / Dual 80mm Fan, Fan Controller # Dimensions (WxHxD): 6 x 3.6 x 6.6 inches # Material: All metal construction # AC Input: 115/230, 10A/6A, 60Hz/50Hz # Max Load: +3.3@28A, +5@30A, +12@25A, [email protected], [email protected], +5vsb@2A # MTBF: 100K hrs at 25°C ambient conditions # Efficiency: 70% Min. at full load # Overvoltage Protection: On all outputs # Shortage Protection: On all outputs # Cooling: Dual fan for ultra cooling environment # Noise Level: Maximum of 37db at 100% system loading # Safety: UL, CB, CE, TUV, and FCC Biostar M7NCD Pro motherboard 60GB 7200RPM HD Asus CD-ROM Powercolor Radoen 9600 Pro 512MB PC3200 Athlon XP 3200+ 400MHz Is it just a crappy PSU?
I think if your getting that warning then its time to get a new PSU. That one looks ok for the price.
That PSU you're looking at has nice rails, especially for the price. Thermaltake seems to have some nice specs for the price on that one in particular. Depending on a few different things, that's one PSU I'm having my eye on for the next time I rebuild my main rig.
I recieved the Thermaltake and installed it. Works great. But its not really all that silent in my opinion. Oh well. :good: