[mythtv-users] How the heck do I pick a power supply???

[Nick]

On 21/10/06, Jon Boehm <jbpub at comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm building a new Myth front/back box and could really use some help
> picking a power supply.  Preferable one that is quite, will meet my power
> needs now and into the future if I max out my case and motherboard, and
> won't break the bank.
>
> Here is my current build list
> Silverstone LC17 Case
>     This box is capable of holding 7x3.5" 2x5.25" with 7 slots
> P4 541 (3.2Ghz)
> Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 motherboard (6xSATA capable)
> 4x400G Seagate SATA drives
> DVD dual layer writer
> Nvidia 6200TC fanless
> HD-5500
> PVR-500
> 1G DDR2-533
>
> Bases on the recommendation here
> http://www.linuxis.us/linux/media/howto/linux-htpc/power_supplies.html
> I'm thinking I need ~400W.  Any recommendations would be very helpful.

I'm using a Seasonic S12 430W with my Silverstone LC17M case. 4
capture cards (3xDVB, 1xPVR), 3 hard drives and an Athlon64 3000+, and
on 24/7. My other PSUs are all Enermax, and I've not had any problems
with those either. You might also want to check out
http://www.silentpcreview.com.

Nick

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