Need power supply recommendation

[Pinky]

I didn't ask before buying the sparkle recently (stolen after delivery as you may/may not know )... but I figure if I'm going to dish out another $50 on a good overclocking PSU (which will actually make the cost of the pSU $100 ) I mind as well ask me peers what they would recommend ... feel free to include links...

[Lionfish]

Hey bro look what my 350w Sparkle is doing for me.

So I say go for another Even a 400 wattrrrr

[Pinky]

I can get one of these locally (compusa). I have heard some good things about Antec PSUs, but will it be any better than my current one?

[cloasters]

The DC Regulation is tighter than that of the Sparkle 350, always a good thing. I can't find that all important(in AMD proc. land) 3.3v+5v Wattage rating. It stands to reason that it's 210-220W. But why ain't it printed in virtual ink? Pardon me if I missed it. If the thing is $45 or less, I'd consider it.

Unfortunately, I have nagging doubts about Antec PS's. Only because I read a handful of gripes about ~~"the PS needs a certain value returned from the mainboard. And my mobo doesn't supply it"~~. Dunno how widespread this complant was, but I'd hate to find out that my mobo wouldn't allow the Antec to fire up, or maybe it's vice versa.

Sorry to read that your Sparkle was stolen, Mr P. It's possible that a local retailer offers SPI Sparkle PS's, maybe Fortron Source's, too. They sure as spit have Enermax's!

[Pinky]

Compusa is the best show in town for PSUs and they have this True330 (which, if my math is correct, has 240W on the 5v and 3v rails combined ). I'm considering it because it screams coolness and I can have it tonight (I'm feeling a little burned now with mail order, hopefull that won't last long, my wallet is going to hurt as a result ).

It's $70 plus tax too, but a good psu I can return locally is worth it IMO...

[Lionfish]

It's nice that it is over 200w, nice 240w

You can always return it if it does not work out for you

[SteveI]

Here's a pic I found. $70 seems a bit pricey. The older 400w Antec should sell for about that or less at Compusa, I think.

[Lionfish]

Originally posted by SteveI
Here's a pic I found. $70 seems a bit pricey. The older 400w Antec should sell for about that or less at Compusa, I think.

Steve, you could of @ least turned the pic 90* around

[Lionfish]

Geee

[Pinky]

Yup, got the spec sheet from the site, it's kicks arse and has a good warranty. yes, it's a tad pricey, but I'm willing to spend it now....

**edit -- I will also check the other ones out, but this was about as much $$ as I was willing to spend and they are out of the standard Antec 400W**

[SteveI]

Originally posted by Lionfish


Steve, you could of @ least turned the pic 90* around

Everyone's a critic ...

[Pinky]

I ended up getting an Antec 400W at compusa

[cloasters]

May it serve you long and well!

[SteveI]

Originally posted by Pinky
I ended up getting an Antec 400W at compusa

Was it the PP412 ATX (?) ?
quality unit.. I haven't heard any complaints.. at least, I have none.

[Pinky]

SL400

240W 5v+3.3v

[The Spyder]

can i have ur old one for folding :-) jokin (well mabey not......)

[Pinky]

Originally posted by The Spyder
can i have ur old one for folding :-) jokin (well mabey not......)

I'm keeping it as a backup for now, but you have first dibs (it has a 35A 5v line!! ).