Need help choosing new PSU for my system.

relitz · Post by **relitz** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:48 pm

Hey, I'm typing this from my sisters computer since my PSU burned up just 10 minutes ago. It was a Hiper 530W PSU that I had running with a Nexus 120mm fan @ 5V. Anyway, now I need a new PSU and I can't figure out which one to use for my system.

My system is:
ASUS P5B Motherboard
2x1GB DDR-2 Memory
E4300 CPU @ 3,00GHz @ 1,3Vcore
ATI HD3850 @ stock
WD10EADS
Random samsung DVD-burner.
3xNexus RS 120mm @ 5V incl. the PSU fan

I want a quiet PSU. I've been thinking of the FSP 350W basic PSU, and maybe stick my Nexus-fan in there if I'm not satisfied with the noise. Will that work/be enough?

Eyedolon · Post by **Eyedolon** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:50 pm

I don't see why not. Any good 350 should do just fine. You're not loading too heavy there at all.

relitz · Post by **relitz** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:11 am

I've now placed an order for an Antec Neo HE 430W PSU, its modular, which I really think in a nice feature, and according to the review from here at SPCR, its very quiet and runs cool, so I can probably use an even more quiet fan if needed. While it isn't 80+ certified and didn't show too high efficiency on the test here, its not unefficient, so I think its a good PSU for my needs.