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What power supply unit do you recommend with this computer?
I have a Pentium D dual core 3.0 ghz, An XFX 8600 GT 512 mb, 2 hard drives both western digital one is a 80 gb while the other is a 500 gb and running 1.5 gb ram... I currently have a 250 Watt power supply but it keeps getting spiked and burns out after 3/4 months of usage.
So what powersupply do you recommand with this computer?
Let's see what your max theoretical power draw is by heading over to my fave psu calc http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp and putting in your components:
PD930 (3ghz) / 2 x ddr2 / 2 x hdd / 1 x dvdrw / 4 x fans / 8600gt
I get about 242W so you are definitely pushing that unit pretty hard.
I would get a unit that can handle at least that much on the +12v combined power such as one of these:
FSP Group SAGA+ 400R 400W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104953
$37 w/ free shipping
This is a good budget choice, FSP is well known for reliability and can handle +12v@276w combined max http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/17-104-953-18.jpg
If you can afford a nicer one this is an excellent choice
CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008
$60 w/ $10 MIR & free shipping
it can handle +12@30A / 360W http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/17-139-008-08.jpg and corsair needs no defending the quality of it's product.
If you didn't know already, the +12v is the most important since both the CPU and GPU get the power from the +12v - your old 250w is probably +12v@14A / 168W max, and your system is currently straining trying to keep up. Putting your total system draw as a guideline for the +12v max is a method that ensures your system will operate within the rated power for the power supply without getting a unit that is overkill, and will last for years to come. If you anticipate any upgrades, plug them into the PSU calc and reevaluate your power requirements then lather, rinse, repeat. Since not all power supplies are created equal, stick with brands (or at least OEM brands) that have a good reputation, and try not to be sold on the total wattage and focus on the +12v power handling.
cheers
