I need some help

[pavilion]

have recently purchased complete new components.
i'm trying to build my own system.

System:
athlon 64 3000+
XFX nvidia 6800G
sata 120g
512mb

do you think a cheap 400 watt PSU is capable of powering this?

or do i need a more expensive one?

[BenW]

don't get a really cheap one as its more likepy to fry your parts

Look at a thermaltake 480W for £55 or something like that

[Shogun]

Get a tagan psu over 400w and it should run it fine

[-mb-]

NO.

A QUALITY ( around £40 - £50) 400+W PSU. YES

If you're on a budget and need a decent PSU, Thermaltake, CWT, Vantec's "ION" range and Tagan are the ones to go for.

Try this one: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...roductID=59491
(This is CWT by another name)

[r1zeek]

Get a tagan psu over 400w and it should run it fine

I'll second that, Tagan 480w is an excellent PSU, you wont regret it!

[myth]

since yous are talking power.... I am wondering what you all think about this power suply?

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...104-968&depa=0

Edit: Sorry.... ...... Better? I cant seem to get IE spell to work in Fire fox... Any sugestions?

[Shogun]

Fsp power supplies are good.
And seriously myth, please try and check your spelling before you make the post.

[Stoo]

Enermax are good too

[Firelord]

My Tagan currently powers: -

Athlon 64 3000+ @ 2.56GHz
1GB XMS3500+
X800Pro @ XT PE
1 SATA HDD
Herc Digifire
MO 20*4 LCD
Sunbeam Rheostat
6 120MM Fans
3 80MM fans
2 Optical devices
DangerDen 12v pump
4 Cathodes

Under load dips to 11.95v and 5.02v! Talk about a high quality supply!

[Shogun]

Told ya

[iMc]

wheres the cheapest place to get a Tagen from atm?

[Shogun]

They seem to be around 70 quid on komplett/scan/aria. Be warned with some Tagan psus they make a ticking sound.

[BUFF]

myth,

the FSP530 is supposed to be very good plus there are internal pots for adjusting the rails if you feel adventurous...

[r1zeek]

They seem to be around 70 quid on komplett/scan/aria. Be warned with some Tagan psus they make a ticking sound.

I have that with my Tagan, its not that bad, its just when my system is in "quiet mode" and I go and put my head inside my case or put my ear next to my case you can hear it, it sounds like if you are clipping the edge of a fan with a leaf or your finger, and its very random, only does it a bit, nothing to worry about though, who cares if it makes a bit of noise, the fans are quiet and it supplies quality voltages!

[Shogun]

Yea There seems to be some confusion from retailers about whether this is normal or not. They seem to run fine tho.

[EvilMunky]

If you have bought decent kit, dont ruin it and buy a cheap psu - its one of the most important components in your pc and can make all the difference.

i bought my 600w (or near it) for 20 - but only cos maplins screwed up and i got like a 70 discount on it.

Trust me - dont take the risk - something that happened to my mate was his power supply was too weak, and so the thing drawing least power died first - which happened to be his processor fan - which in turn meant the processor overheated and melted.