Power On ?

[Will Hunt]

Do i need a surge protector for my new pc ?

What type of PSU do i need (see specs below)?

120gb HD
KB
Mouse
Graphics Card
DVDRW
A drive

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[Wibber]

buy a 'cheap' enermax (350w), you'll get faily good protection from just that.

unles you live in the whops I wouldnt bother with a surge protector/line conditioner

[Will Hunt]

350w ATX PSU @ DSE is $69

http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/40a70a8400703c48273fc0a87f9906d5/Product/View/XH6903

300w Generic @ StylesPC is $45
350w Generic @ " " is $79

http://www.stylespc.com/xcart/customer/home.php?cat=110

Can i get a non-blowing up PSU for Under $50 to run my machine ?

[Ragnor]

Oh god no, not a generic, don't risk it! The PSU is perhaps the most important component in your system and the absolute worst area to skimp in. Stick with a 350w or more from a reliable quality brand. eg: Antec, Thermaltake, Enermax, Zalman etc.

[Wibber]

no! please no!

at least (http://www.stylespc.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=1252&cat=111&page=1)
hopefully (http://www.stylespc.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=1253&cat=111&page=1)

[Will Hunt]

:confused: ** :cry: byebye, all my money

[Will Hunt]

If i HAVE to spend all that money, what about this ??

http://www.stylespc.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=2683&cat=109&page=1 ?

[FKF]

Generally if it doesn't look like it's made from aluminium and has a warranty of more than 1 year, you are usually safe enough. I would still get an Enermax 350W for that money though, you can't go wrong.

Don't get a Hyena (or a Deer, or a Codegen) no matter how 'good' the ratings - but you knew that already.

[Forgiven]

I think generally enermax 350W is around $105 - $110

[Will Hunt]

i have paid for it from Styles $95