PSU help

[mbilton]

Hi,
I'm not the most aware person for pc components so forgive me if this question is bit basic.

I'm looking to buy a new (quieter!) PSU for my PC, but the one I currently have doesn't not display its power in watts (which it what I assume I need to know), so I'm at a loss as to what to look for. The model number displayed on the case is 'TR-250 P4', but googling that doesn't bring up much.

If anyone can provide some advice, it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks

my pc specs, if they help:

AMD Phenom(tm) II X3 710 Processor, 2600 MHz
RAM 2047 MB (DDR2)
500GB hard
SONY BD-ROM BDU-X10S ATA Device
22" monitor

 

[Uther39]

Whats your budget?

A 500w one will do you happily leaving a nice overhead, anything by Antec, Corsair or XFX are good.

 

[Uther39]

Enermax ENP550AWT NAXN 550W Power Supply

Or one of the above.

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/550w-psu-enermax-enp550awt-83-eff-uncertified-quiet-fan-atx-v23

 

[mbilton]

Not really considering budget right now, I just need to establish what I need and I'll take it from there.

Thanks a lot for the advice.

 

[delluser1]

the one I currently have doesn't not display its power in watts


AMD Phenom(tm) II X3 710 Processor, 2600 MHz
RAM 2047 MB (DDR2)
500GB hard
SONY BD-ROM BDU-X10S ATA Device
22" monitor

Very few do,better off getting a Killawatt meter if you want to know your power draw.
If you're looking for a psu reccomendation your video card info is more important that knowing that you have a 22" monitor.
As it stands a 300 watt psu would be fine for your specs.

 

[mbilton]

Thanks,

My graphics card is a NVidia GeForce 8400 GS

 

[delluser1]

An Antec 380w or 430w would be much more than enough, either would give you room to upgrade to a 150 watt card if you wanted.