PSU required for this spec?

[FunkyT]

The Antec True430P (430W) in the following system has failed:

A64 3200+
256MB X800 Pro
2 x 512MB DDR
1 x 500GB SATA1
1 x 120GB SATA1
1 x DVD/CDRW
1 x DVD-RW
1 x floppy
1 x PCI TV tuner
1 x USB printer
1 x USB webcam

1. What power output PSU should I purchase?
2. Please recommend a silent modular unit.

Many thanks!

 

[paradigm]

My Antec NeoHE 550W is silent and modular. They do lower powered versions too, the 380W is only £44, 430W for £52, 500W for £64, or 550W for £70.

Fantastic PSU so far.

 

[semi-pro waster]

Is your Antec still within warranty? If so you could presumably send it off for a replacement.

If you want a new PSU and a different brand then the Corsair HX 520w is a good PSU for around £70 although you could quite easily get away with less than that.

 

[FunkyT]

Thanks for the replies lads.

I don't think the Antec PSU is within warranty but it's worth a try!

This PC belongs to a friend of mine. I've got a Corsair HX 520w myself (awesome power pack) and will recommend he gets one as well.

 

[FunkyT]

I've ordered a Corsair 620w as a replacement but have been running the machine on a (temp) 300w generic psu.

The PC turned off on its own and now won't come back on. When I try to power it up the GPU and CPU fans fire up and then go off.

What's the likelihood that that mobo/system has fried or blown up?

 

[Serial45]

The Antec True430P (430W) in the following system has failed:

A64 3200+
256MB X800 Pro
2 x 512MB DDR
1 x 500GB SATA1
1 x 120GB SATA1
1 x DVD/CDRW
1 x DVD-RW
1 x floppy
1 x PCI TV tuner
1 x USB printer
1 x USB webcam

1. What power output PSU should I purchase?
2. Please recommend a silent modular unit.

Many thanks!

I had an antec truepower 430w literally blow up my board, memory, soundcard and cd rom on my last pc!

Heard some horror stories about them.

 

[FunkyT]

Thanks but the board was fine - antec died.

The system won't fire up with the temp 300w now... bring on the Corsair (fingers mega crossed).