I'm building a system with the following components:
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ ClawHammer
mobo: MSI K8N Neo Platinum
GPU: BFG Technologies GeForce 6800GT OC
RAM: 2 x 512 Corsair ValueSelect CAS 2.5 PC3200
HDD: 2 Western Digital Raptor 36.7 GB in RAID 0
drive: some random DVD+/-RW / CD-RW
monitor: 17" LCD
several USB devices
fans, fans, fans!
I don't know much about PSUs, other than to (A) get the most amps possible over the +5V and +12V rails, (B) get a decent wattage if you're using stuff like what's listed above, and (C) get a good brand name and don't be cheap.
I have around $100 to spend on a PSU. That's nowhere near set in stone, but that's a ballpark maximum I'd wanna spend, give or take $25 or so. I want something 420W or above, if for nothing more than peace of mind, seeing as how I'm runing the CPU and GPU I am. Also, the PSU doesn't have to be future-proof ATX 2.2 stuff. I don't plan on upgrading to a PCI-Express capable system anytime soon, so I'd be willing to buy another PSU at that time.
Oh, and I plan on doing some light overclocking on the CPU and video card. Nothing too extreme, but just about as far as I can go on stock cooling.
So! What's your recommendation for the best power supply for me?
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ ClawHammer
mobo: MSI K8N Neo Platinum
GPU: BFG Technologies GeForce 6800GT OC
RAM: 2 x 512 Corsair ValueSelect CAS 2.5 PC3200
HDD: 2 Western Digital Raptor 36.7 GB in RAID 0
drive: some random DVD+/-RW / CD-RW
monitor: 17" LCD
several USB devices
fans, fans, fans!
I don't know much about PSUs, other than to (A) get the most amps possible over the +5V and +12V rails, (B) get a decent wattage if you're using stuff like what's listed above, and (C) get a good brand name and don't be cheap.
I have around $100 to spend on a PSU. That's nowhere near set in stone, but that's a ballpark maximum I'd wanna spend, give or take $25 or so. I want something 420W or above, if for nothing more than peace of mind, seeing as how I'm runing the CPU and GPU I am. Also, the PSU doesn't have to be future-proof ATX 2.2 stuff. I don't plan on upgrading to a PCI-Express capable system anytime soon, so I'd be willing to buy another PSU at that time.
Oh, and I plan on doing some light overclocking on the CPU and video card. Nothing too extreme, but just about as far as I can go on stock cooling.
So! What's your recommendation for the best power supply for me?