PSU Advice plz

wackojackouk

Hi guys

I got an old desktop PC I use upstairs for downloading emails letting the missus play Sims etc.

Turned it on tonight and it turned off within 20 seconds so I waited a little while and turned it on again using the switch at the back and it started to boot fine then I noticed a small puff of what looked like smoke out of the PSU so I shut it down immediately - could also smell burning.

Anyway need some newbie advice about PSU and which one to get (cheap as chips pls).

My PC is a Dell P3 933 and it originally had a Dell PSU (150w - I think) but I replaced this about a year ago with a mates 300w ATX one and it's been working fine upto now.

This was called a Power Master - 31 (KC-300).

I'm gonna look for a new 300w min one - can anyone recommend one pls (needs single fan at back) and are there any limits on what power - ie can I only go up to 400w etc

Thanks

WJUK

wolfman

Something like this should do you fine:
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=7937&GroupID=635

There are cheaper alternatives (look at the eBuyer PSU's), but this is a high quality and silent PSU. Very well regarded make.

bingo_bango

I got one of THESE (I got the 450W version from my local store for £19.99 in a half price sale about 10 days ago, may still be on), and it's nice and quiet too. Plenty of connections avalable, so should suit you perfectly.

Omertron

I have a couple of ebuyer's extra value PSUs. One in my main machine (550w) and one in my server (350W) both are really quiet and seem to be good.

Have a look HERE