HEC-- HEROICHI PowerMan -- FSP Mike Hord wrote: > I'll cut and paste from a bunch of replies I wish to address: > > >>Buy a nice power supply instead of using the one that comes with the >>case. Most of the stand-alone power supplys come with longer power >>cables, nicer wiring, sheathed/bundled cords, etc. You can obviously >>replace the wire yourself, but if you get something like a >>Coolermaster, Enermax, etc power supply to begin with, you save >>yourself the hassle. Figure on spending about $75+, though you really >>do get what you pay for a lot of the time. > ......... > > I definitely expect to buy a "nice" power supply. Unfortunately, too > many novice PC builders will skimp on the power supply and then > whine about how unstable their system is. Back when a 220W > supply was de rigueur, I usually stuck in an Antec 400W. Just one > less thing to worry about. > > Mike H. > An Antec is a rebadged CWT. There are many good OEM supplies without overpaying for an "overclockers" branded power supply. examples: Fortron - anything with FSP in the partnumber HEC-- HEROICHI lately seeing them branded as ORION Channel Well CWT -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist