this PSU good enough?

[andrew726]

ok im building a computer for a friend, im wondering if it would be good enough for his computer. the mobo is 24 pin, but the PSU is 20 pin. It's a powerlab 450W.

Specs:
AMD athlon 64 3200+ venice
EPoX 9NPA+ Ultra
Chaintech Geforce 6600 gt
160 gb SATA HD
DVD r/rw-+
CDburner
Corsair value select pc3200 400mhz dual chanel ram 2x 512
Audigy souncard(for now Audigy Ls later, Audigy 2 zs or something around there)
2x 120 mm fans 2x 80 mm fan
Wireless USB reciever

now the ratings on the PSU
+3.3V - 30A
+5V - 50A
+12V - 25A (this is the one that matters most it seems, im sure its good enough)
-12V - 0.8A
-5V - 0.5A
+5VSb - 2A


Thanks.

[dsio]

I would buy a better quality brand than that. The build quality often counts more than the actual specifications of the product. Enermax, Thermaltake, Seasonic, or PC Power & Cooling. Those are quality makers. Powerlab is less than impressive.

[andrew726]

ok thanks, i guess it will have to work for now, until more money comes in to get a new one.

[andrew726]

well, looking at it.. it looks like it probably wouldnt do.. the power is a 20 pin mobo is 24, but there is no external connector on the video card, so it wouldnt be getting enough power, right? plus i dont think it has any sata power cables..unless they come with mobo or something... looking at some PSU's right now.

[WonderBread]

dont forget about the PowerStream series from OCZ!

it has the BTX(24pin) connector, 2xsata power connectors and 1xpci-e power connector(there might be two but i'd have to look) and 6 standard molex power connectors

[andrew726]

ok after some looking ive seen these 2 here.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=12234

and

http://www.anitec.ca/?mode=product_detail&pid=3610

ive seen some more but these look good so far.. on a budget though... im still lookin for any possible cheaper ones.

[Daishi]

Enermax all the way. Great product.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103437

[andrew726]

its too expensive, and im in Canada, NewEgg doesnt ship to Canada.

[WonderBread]

the powerstream will do you much better.........more stable rails

and they do make a 400w version

[dsio]

Well that really depends on the model and the power rating. I have been largely unimpressed with OCZ power supplies, particularly with their build quality. The Enermax units are both efficient and stable, and have been for a very long time. OCZ has had some absolutely terrible problems early on with quality control, some of which never even made half of their claimed rating. This is why I would not recommend them. I have never seen an OCZ perform in the same category as an Enermax, which doesnt mean they are bad, just that I have personally never seen a good one.

I seriously doubt they would be as stable as an Enermax / Seasonic / TT. Ive read alot of tests and reviews, and they simple are not in that category.

[andrew726]

how about this one (sorry im not really smart with the PSU's)
http://www.anitec.ca/?mode=product_d...d=1577&mcid=19

[dsio]

That is a good unit right there. I would go for that definately.

[andrew726]

w00t! finaly after a couple hours of lookin for a good one. thanks.