Pls spec me a PSU

xirokx

xirokx

xirokx

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Hi peeps,

I am a total n00b when it comes to PC's so I would really appreciate some help and advise.

My system specs are as follows:

AMD Athlon 64+ 3500 Newcastle s939
Asus A8V Delux mobo
Artic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro CPU Cooler
Nvidia Geforce 4 Ti4600 (128mb)
1gig Ram 4x 256 DDR
1 x 200gig maxtor hd
1x 160gig samsung hd
1x NEC 3500 DVD RW

I use my comp to play games, download stuff and to surf.

My pc is really noisey, at first I thought it was the CPU fan so I changed it but the noise remains.

Therefore I would like to change the PSU as I am 75% sure thats the culprit....

I know PSU are vital and if your PC doesnt have enough juice it could die and take several components with it.

So please can you spec me a PSU??? When suggesting if you could specifiy the name and model that would be great......

By the way I am open book so budget is open at the moment however we are all after a deal :-) There's no point in purchasing something I will not uliltise to its potential.....

Thanks in advance

Cheers!
 
Thanks Guys

Will the Tagan TG430-U15 430W ATX2.01 Easycon SLi Compliant Modular Silent PSU (CA-007-TG) fit into my case?

Will it last for future upgrades i.e. 4400 with xt1900 n 2g ram with 400 gig hdd?
 
Hmmmmm

So the 430w Tagan will not be a good choice for the future?

But a 550w tagan will be?

That said I don't intend to upgrade for at least another 6 - 8 months so would you agree if I went with the 430w Tagan? By the time I upgrade who knows what other gfx cards and cpus will be released which will mean even the 550w will not suffice........What do you think? Forgive me if I am wrong I am a n00b :-)

Also please advise how I can ensure it is my psu which is making a lot of noise. A friend suggested opening up the PC and then putting a pen on the PSU fan for a few seconds so you can hear the other fans and to use that method on a trial and error basis........What do you think?

Please help.........

Thanks
 
The seasonic is very expensive and a OTT for my current requirements. Although I appreciate it can be used for the future also.

Its look like I will be going for the Tagan 430w its cost effective, will be quiet and will be more than capable of fulfilling my current requirements.

Thanks

Any further info would be appreciated
 
Hey Mr Huddy,

That website is a godsend for n00b's like me, very informative and detailed, will make good bed time reading.....

Do you know how long ago they tested each PSU on the main page where they have ranked each one? Of course this will help me determine if the new is old when making a decision which PSU to go for.

They suggest anything from a 350w to a 550w however once you begin meddling with SLI and dual core PSU then its a higher wattage is required.

I especially liked they way the explained the 4 ways in which electricity is measured for a desktop. I have seen the breakdown in "everest" but never understood quite what it meant until now

Thanks a lot mate really appreciate that.

Cheers!
 
the £6 is not a worry but I have just read several posts in this section stating the Hiper 580w is a noisy bugger.Although future proof my aim is to erradicate noise otherwise my current psu would suffice.

please advise further comments

thanks
 
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