[Paddy]

Hey guys,

I need a power supply for my custom built system, but I'm really confused and not sure what to go for. I need a fair bit of wattage for the spec I'll be running, but I'm getting confused when it comes to the amperage on the rails.

I'm told that for the latest graphics cards you'll need at least 24A for the +12V rail(s). I'm thinking of buying a GeForce 7800GT so I'm not sure if that means I'm going to have to splash out a lot?

Can anyone recommend a PSU for me?

[Ste]

Antec True Power 550 Watt

Or hey Why not the 520 Watt OCZ Modstream.

[Mentali$T]

I bought this Hiper R type 580W PSU its awesome and perfect for what you are looking for. And it has 24 pin and the extra 12v 4 pin connector u need.

http://www.hipergroup.com/English/pr...hpu-4b580.html

tell me what you think.

[jeremy]

you havnt provided enough details , few questions
1) whats the processor?
2) do you plan to overclock?
3) how much optical/hard drives?
4) from what country are you? (so ill recommend a good online store)

[Paddy]

Originally posted by jeremy
you havnt provided enough details , few questions
1) whats the processor?
2) do you plan to overclock?
3) how much optical/hard drives?
4) from what country are you? (so ill recommend a good online store)

Sorry, meant to include the details!

1. Athlon 4800 X2
2. No
3. Just the one SATA for the moment
4. United Kingdom (sorry, makes it a bit more difficult )

[Mentali$T]

I am from UK. Did you like the PSU that i recommended?
The best places to buy in UK www.ebuyer.com or www.scan.co.uk
Scan does a 'today only' section so if you check there each day they might have it there. Check em out.

[Paddy]

Yeah that one looks pretty good - how much is it and where can you get it?

[jeremy]

i recommend fortron fsp 600w
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal..._Sparkle_.html
82.19 including vat , it have much higher amp ratings then the hiper 580w

[Paddy]

Can I just check what people think of this?

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...uct_uid=102994

Yes, it is VERY cheap, but don't forget that it has been manufactured by the sellers themselves.

The specs are...

+3.3v = 28A
+5v = 35A
+12v = 30A
-5v = 0.5A
-12v = 0.8A
+5vsb = 2.5A

...which make it sound very good. Is there a catch here?

[jeremy]

the amper rating doesnt matter on this case as its far from the truth , its cheap crap that will not handle it at all , NEVER GO CHEAP ON A PSU read on these threads why
http://www.tech-forums.net/showthrea...threadid=96974
http://www.tech-forums.net/showthrea...8&pagenumber=1
better get that fortron