El Cheapo PSU recommendation fellas

[seriouscat]

Ok my older backup PCs PSU died (sorta) and l'm looking at new PSU that. Now I'm looking at replacing my old Antec True 550.


Things to note
- this is my backup PC and i dont plan on keeping it more than 1-1.5 years
- Need x2 sata connectors
- Dont need PCI-e power since its an AGP system.
- Prefer PSU with Fan speed monitor cable

Here are three that are similar in price in New Zealand. THoughts?

ThermalTake 430W OEM
http://www.thermaltake.com.au/...ply/W0084/430WOEM.aspx

Gigabyte Superb 460W
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Pro...oductName=Superb%20460

Antec TruePower Trio 430W
http://www.antec.com/usa/produ...s.php?lan=us&id=23430#

(i know some of these dont have stuff I prefer but price rules above all)

Btw, couple sites with New Zealand prices...
http://pricespy.co.nz/cat_7.html#g5
www.ascent.co.nz

 

[Zap]

The Antec is the best, IMO.

Read first post here about Thermaltake

 

[theAnimal]

Antec Earthwatts.

 

[garritynet]

http://www.antec.com/usa/produ...ls.php?lan=us&id=27380

 

[seriouscat]

Thanks guys, didnt know Antec was still going strong since my bought my old one 5 years ago.

 

[seriouscat]

Looks like the Antec AW 380 could be the winner.

However do think its enough for my system or would i need to go slightly overbudget on the 430W?

Althon 64 +3500 (939)
x2 512mb DDR SDRAM
Radeon 800XT PE
x2 sata 7200 HDD
x1 DVD/CD/ RW
SB Audigy ZS 2 Pro with external I/O Box
x2 120mm fans


http://www.antec.outervision.com/ .... says around 324w but I'm not too sure how accurate that is?

 

[theAnimal]

380W will be plenty.

 

[Gillbot]

Antec

 

[seriouscat]

Hey guys..

The Antec EA 380w is around $100 bucks over here.

This is another option. 2nd hand for $85. Anyone have experience with Silverston PSUs?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Brows...ting.aspx?id=201952713

 

[Zepper]

ditto Antec Earthwatts series - were often on sale here in the US. SST's PSUs are generally OEMed by decent mfrs. I think those are by Enhance.

.bh.