[Pc_Support] Re: Appropriate PSU for Socket 754 and 6600GT AGP?

[Bryan J. Smith]

On Wed, 2005-08-17 at 19:39 -0500, Bryan J. Smith wrote:
> They are typically ATX 2.0.  ATX 1.0 and ATX 2.0 mainboards are designed
> differently, with different voltage regulators based on the change in
> what the power supply is providing.
> I'd go cheap, but at least UL Listed.  Get a decent ATX 1.0 power supply
> with a single +12V rail, one that gives you quite a bit on +12V so you
> can handle the PS' Molex connector, while still getting quite a bit on
> the +3.3V and +5V for the mainboard/CPU.

Couple of notable ATX 1.0 power supplies ...

First off, under $35, there is the 400W (430W peak) COOLER MASTER
eXtreme Power RS-430-MSR/P for $33.99:  
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817171007  
  +3.3V at 25A, +5V at 32A, +12V at 19A  

Secondly, although only at 320W, but it seems to have all the right amps
with a split +12V on ATX 1.0 (although it could be an ATX 2.0 -- having
trouble verifying) ENERMAX Noisetaker EG325P-VE for $38.99:  
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103449  
  +3.3V at 24A, +5V at 24A, +12V1 at 16A, +12V2 at 16A (20A V1+V2 max)

Third, there is the 420W Thermaltake Silent PurePower TT-420AD(DUAL FAN)
at $39.00.
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153006  
  +3.3V at 30A, +5V at 40A, +12V at 18A  

Although there is one ATX 2.0 for just over $40 from Cooler Master, if
you don't mind rebates ($61.99 - $20 mail-in rebate):  
  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817171005  
  +3.3V at 30A, +5V at 35A, +12V1 at 18A, +12V2 at 16A  

Specs page is here:
  http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?url_place=product&p_serial=RS-450-ACLX  

Just a sample of brands I personally like.

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Bryan J. Smith     b.j.smith at ieee.org     http://thebs413.blogspot.com
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