Hi Paul,

Paul Marwick wrote as follows on 13/01/06 20:27:

>On Fri, 13 Jan 2006 19:13 , Kenn Yuill  sent:
>
>  
>
>>>    Not being up-to-date on PSUs, heavyweight versus lightweight 
>>>descriptors doesn't mean as much to me as names of brands
&/or models, 
>>>especially if a vendor stocks only one  make or type.  I know
about "PC 
>>>Power & Cooling" as a desirable brand plus "Quiet
PC" & "SilentMaxx" 
>>>have been mentioned here or elsewhere as quality brands.  I have a heavy 
>>>"Enhance" AT-class in my old Gateway from 1989, which
worked fine in 
>>>2001, but is likely obsolete now.
>>    
>>
>
> :)  By the time you buy a bit of PC gear its probably obsolete...
>  
>

    Yes, I am well aware of obsolescence, since all of my gear is 4+ 
years old, as am I according to my former employer of 30 years, :'( .

>  
>
>>>    Although this request has probably been made in the past, would 
>>>anyone suggest some reliable brands/models for this knowledge-challenged 
>>>user?
>>    
>>
>
>I'd suggest a couple of things. First, use the URL below to work out the
>approximate size of the supply you need for your machine:
>
>http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/
>
>They have a calculator which allows you to combine various components to
>work out the size of PSU that you need. I suspect it will be smaller 
>than you expect. 
>
>Once you've done that, take a look at the site below:
>
>http://www.silentpcreview.com/Sections%2Bindex-req-printpage-artid-28.html
>
>Apart from an interesting article on PSU requirments, they also feature a 
>list of recommended units.
>
>Beyond that, I've been using Hiper supplies - they're not real top range
>units, but they're reliable, quiet and come in at a very reasonable cost. 
>I'm currently using a 350W and a 425W supply of theirs (and looking for 
>a third to replace a junk 600W supply).
>

    Thank you immensely for these links, especially the one for the 
calculator, plus the info. on Hiper.
    In subsequent messages from others, I read a couple of references to 
Antec along with a mention of Enermax, Thermaltake & Vantec, all of 
which are readily available in Canada TTBOMK.

-- 
 Aloha,
         Kenn
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