Need a New PSU?

ANDARIAL · 16 Sep 2007 at 12:09

As title guys
have got a p4 matx mobo,2.8 celly cpu,zalman quiet hsf,2 case fans,2x256 mb ddr266 ram

now am planning on using above with 4-6 500gb sata hdd`s(will need a few sata pci cards too) for a AV server for my home network.
no over clock just purely as a server to stream videos to my main pc via wired lan

got a cheepy case just need a psu that will run these.How powerful would i need?

currently have 3 of the hdds in a AT case with at psu running the power and sata cables to main pc but am having issues with it sometimes restarting the main pc(iffy AT psu i reckon)

Cyber Hamster · 16 Sep 2007 at 12:22

Id go for a good quality one at least, corsair or seasonic should fit the bill

Teaf · 16 Sep 2007 at 12:22

Not much to power that, probably get away with a good quality 300/350w because of the power of the system and basically that it'll just be a file server. Something like an Antec 350w would most likely do the job, although I'd wait for confirmation

tim_enchanter · 16 Sep 2007 at 12:24

Well I'd say if you have no power hungry GFX card in there then you can probably just get a decent 400W which should be more than enough.
I would be more concerned about the brand I would be getting, as you don't want damaged HDDs from a failure.

semi-pro waster · 16 Sep 2007 at 12:25

As flibby says, your system shouldn't be that demanding. An Akasa 400w would be fine and comes in at ~£45 or an Antec of similar wattage should do.

ANDARIAL · 16 Sep 2007 at 12:28

Thanks for the quick replies guys
was gonna use onboard gfx(it will hardly ever be used,gonna get a RGB/monitor switch just for start up and shutdown.And for initially transfering files)sharing a monitor with my DL pc
any particular make to look for?or just a`make`with 400w power?
What about this?http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-089-AN&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=103

Teaf · 16 Sep 2007 at 12:30

I would have chosen the Enermax Liberty 400w for a 400w PSU but it's out of stock. Alternatively I would pick the Akasa 400w PaxPower.

pastymuncher · 16 Sep 2007 at 14:51

I would'nt touch another Enermax after my 400w Liberty blew up after only two weeks in my basic internet pc. Pretty abysmal for a brand new decent brand psu.

I would go for a Corsair VX450w . They have been getting good reviews from everywhere and still retain the 5yr warranty.

Cyber-Mav · 16 Sep 2007 at 15:17

pastymuncher said:
I would'nt touch another Enermax after my 400w Liberty blew up after only two weeks in my basic internet pc. Pretty abysmal for a brand new decent brand psu.

I would go for a Corsair VX450w . They have been getting good reviews from everywhere and still retain the 5yr warranty.

recent thread on this forum is saying there are problems with the corsair psu's. not sure though. best bet would be to get a seasonic since you hardly hear about any issues with them.

ANDARIAL · 16 Sep 2007 at 15:43

Another possibility is for me to use my antec true control 550watt that is in my main pc and get a new one
i could really do with upgrading as it is heavily over clocked is running 7 fans.3 hdds.about 6 usb devices and an over clocked ati 1900 xtx
What do you think about this idea?and again how large and what make for my main pc would you suggest?

ANDARIAL · 17 Sep 2007 at 17:48

think i will end up getting one of the suggested psu as i want to get something for my main machine that will last for a while and that means mucho moolah

too much ATM
thanks for all your replies