Decent PSU?

[CptHawkeye]

Hey again, as part of my upgrades, I'm going to be needing a new power supply, wanted to know if this PSU would cut it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817163017#DetailSpecs


Essentially, I'll be running P4 at 2.8gigs, ASUS p4p800 mobo, two hard drives, 1 dvd burner, 1 cd burner, assorted fans and lights, and hopefully a 6800gt.6800gt.

 

[Glirk Dient]

17A on the 12v?

NO!!!!!!

It doesn't so much matter the watts, just make sure it has good amps on the rails. Look at the sticker and make sure the +3.3v, +5v, +12v all have 25A or more(maybe a BIT less). 12v will also be your most important as that powers some of the most crucial parts. Don't skimp when it comes to PSUs or you may end up killing your computer and having to replace parts.

 

[J_Tweedy]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103458

Enermax is a very good brand- can speak from experience- good amps on the rails aren't everything, if there are dedicated 12V rails like this has.

 

[CptHawkeye]

Wow, glad I asked, was about to order it. I remembered something about a min current on the 12v rail but I fortgot the number.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182013

Getting there?

*EDIT:* Thanks Tweed, but that would blow my budget for BOTH my PSU and RAM upgrades

 

[J_Tweedy]

Better-sorry that enermax is a bit expensive lol!

 

[Asus]

Powmax is a terrible brand.
Thermaltake, Enermax, Fortron, Antec are all good quality units.

Thermaltake generally is the lower priced units of the bunch so if you are on a budget look to them.

 

[CptHawkeye]

Couldnt find any Thermaltakes with the necessary currents in my price range.

So, if nobody has any objections, I think I will go with this one. Of course, I'll wait for your thoughts.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182009

 

[CptHawkeye]

Thoughts? C'mon guys I wanna go to bed.

 

[J_Tweedy]

looks fine, itl do the job, and plenty of power

 

[bryanf445]

i know there is a nice thermaltake for like 60 that you could get, forget what its called, just look for it on newegg

 

[CptHawkeye]

I'm gonna go with this Rosewill I think. Before I order, I'm gonna go brush my teeth and poop. Dissenters have ten minutes. If anyone has a reason why the Cap'n should not buy said power supply, speak now or go to hell.