psu + cpu cooler help... please?

Mikesoft · 15 Apr 2006 at 20:27

atm I have a 400w nasty generic psu in my machine which is noisy and is struggling to power some of my components. I need a psu that is quiet (pc is left on 24/7) that is 500w or greater. I don't really have a budget but cheaper is definetely better! Which psu should I buy?

I also need a new cooler as my athlon 64 3200+ (venice) is starting to get a bit hot now that the sun is coming out. Which would be the best skt 939 cooler to buy?

Thanks,

Mike

hp7909 · 15 Apr 2006 at 20:46

First, is 500w a must? This should tell/help you. Cos, you can buy a good 400w-range PSU like the Tagan TG430-U15 430W. Remember cheap/generic PSU's struggle because they are built 'cheaply' and don’t have enough output current that your components demand apart from other 'missing' features.

As for CPU Cooler, most people vote for the Zalman's

Mikesoft · 15 Apr 2006 at 21:03

yup, 500w is a must. I want the psu to be able to cope with any big future upgrades. thanks for your help!

What are the Seasonic psus like?

bbreezeuk · 15 Apr 2006 at 21:04

WOW what a grat tool cheers m8, apparently i only need a 370w with the rig in my sig

bbreezeuk · 15 Apr 2006 at 21:05

Mikesoft said:
yup, 500w is a must. I want the psu to be able to cope with any big future upgrades. thanks for your help!

you do not need a 500w with those specs i only need a 370 and look at my rig (in sig)

Mikesoft · 15 Apr 2006 at 21:07

Atm I don't. But according to the test once I upgrade to athlon 64 x2 I will.

hp7909 · 16 Apr 2006 at 04:47

Mikesoft said:
Atm I don't. But according to the test once I upgrade to athlon 64 x2 I will.

Well then I'd still recommend a Tagan

LoadsaMoney · 16 Apr 2006 at 12:26

Cooler, Arctic Cooler Freezer 64 Pro, just got one last week, fantastic coolers, and silent, i got one as my retail cooler was buggered, this one is fantastic, retail cooler was about 47-48 idle, Freezer is about 33-34 idle, and the Freezers not even running at full speed, got it on 80%, and its only doing just over 1600 rpms, and underload it only gets to about 40-41.