I got a 550w Chiefmax atx switching power supply. I know it’s a real cheap one, but it certainly worked better than my last 350er, and it was free. I think it’s making a noise when I first boot up ( I hope it’s the power supply and not my hardrive. It stops after awhile). Might be the fan in the power supply making an almost grinding noise. If I cuff my hand over the powersupply fan it lessens the noise. Anyways I’m wondering if I were to buy a different power supply would I get a better performing computer? Even if it were less power? My video card is a chaintech agp 6600gt so it’s needs at least 350’s so the manuel says. Here are some specs for the Chiefmax. I am wondering what to look for in a good performing Power supply. The Chiefmax seems to be doing its’ job, but i’m curious if I’m missing out on something much better.
General Features:
550-watts total
Dual Fans with Laser Cut fan grill
ATX form factor
Ideal for Pentium 4 processors and AMD Athlon processors
Over-current protection
Over-temperature protection
12-inch ATX power connector
12-inch AUX ATX connector
12-inch 12V connector
Four (4) 12-inch power connectors
Two (2) floppy drive connection
One (1) Serial ATA Connector
Specifications:
115V ~ 10A/60 Hz
230V ~ 6A/50 Hz
+5V at 32A
+12V at 30A
+3.3V at 32A
-5V at 1A
-12V at 1A
+5VSB at 2A