Help Need A New PSU

Discussion in 'Power Supplies and UPS's' started by richardcousins, Dec 21, 2008.

  1. richardcousins

    richardcousins Geek Trainee

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    Ive had a Tagan PSU for 3 years now originally cost me £90 and if I remember it is 650w. It has been really silent but ever since I put it into my new Lian-Li V350 matx case its ever so loud.

    Would the OCZ Stealth Xtream 500W PSU be a good replacement.

    My spec is AMD AM2 2.4ghz, 2GB DRD2 RAM, 80GB and 250GB HDD. DVD-RW. TV Card and USB Card. ATI HD 4670.

    Would the 500W OCZ power this machine?


    Many Thanks to whoever helps.
     
  2. Net Jockey

    Net Jockey Geek Trainee

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    The power supply unit in today's modern computer assumes a role probably more critical than any other single component in your system.

    A poor PSU can also cause other components to fail in your computer.

    The right Brand names = Quality
    Some approved Brand names follow...

    Seasonic - any model
    Corsair - any model
    Thermaltake - "Toughpower" series only
    Coolermaster - "Real Power Pro" series only
    PC Power & Cooling - any model
    Silverstone - any model

    Unless you are not into some serious gaming a 650 watt or higher will take care of your needs.

    If you are a serious gamer a 750 Watt, or a little higher will be all that you would need.
     
  3. richardcousins

    richardcousins Geek Trainee

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    Hi.

    Thanks for the reply. I ended up getting a OCZ 500watt PSU and its really quiet and supporting my AMD AM 2.4, 2Gb RAM, ATI HD 4670.

    I found out my old CPU was 580w, it was an old Tagan Easycon but it was getting really noisy due to the internal thermometer.
     

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