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list your system so we can see if you need anything higher than an 350 w psu

Let's start by showing you an example of what you don't need.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817814012
And an appropriate example of a product that would meet your requirements:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817153023

well i can recommend this...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817371006

i run a MUCH more demmanding system than u and its runs fine and nice and quiet on this 430 Watt

EDIT: Newegg does not deleiver to UK... so...

after a quick search i found this psu (UK)

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductI … tID=644038

Last edited by Little BaBy JESUS (2008-01-04 16:21:00)

Kurazoo wrote:

Shadow893 wrote:

So dudes my parents want a new PSU because its starting to make an unbearable noise (the fan I think) so I was wondering if you guys could guide me towards a cheap PSU that is quiet and will fit in a Micro ATX case.

At least 350 watts, quiet, and good manufacturer pls. Preferably under £40 but it can stretch at a huge push.

ty in advance and karma for those who help.

Its your ball bearings in your power supply fan, if you cant be bothered to replace them, get a new PSU

thats why i was asking for help to choose one.

Computer_Guy wrote:

Thermaltake 430 watt. I had one and  it was great. Steady reliable power. Now i have an Antec TPQ 850 watt for my crossfire system.

Basically ur safe with any Decent brand 430 Watt...

Shadow893 wrote:

Little BaBy JESUS wrote:

Computer_Guy wrote:

Thermaltake 430 watt. I had one and  it was great. Steady reliable power. Now i have an Antec TPQ 850 watt for my crossfire system.

Basically ur safe with any Decent brand 430 Watt...

ok thanks for the help dudes.

no problem sooner or later one of the tech team will come in and hopefully confirm our theories... either that or they will flame me... but oh well

Little BaBy JESUS wrote:

Computer_Guy wrote:

Thermaltake 430 watt. I had one and  it was great. Steady reliable power. Now i have an Antec TPQ 850 watt for my crossfire system.

Basically ur safe with any Decent brand 430 Watt...

Certainly would be safe with any decent branded 430W PSU. Could go a bit lower than that safely too, I wouldn't go much below 380W though and you wouldn't have much scope for add ons (including using lots of USB powered devices).

Although if you were looking to do the upgrade more cheaply, it may be worth getting a lower grade, slightly overpowered PSU, but you'd probably lose your savings after a year or 2 of higher electricity bills (from lower grade lack of efficiency, not from it being overpowered, since higher powered PSUs do actually tend to be more efficient). It all depends how often the system will be used.