My PSU died...what should I look for in a new one?

[rustygrant]

I wasn't surprised. It started to get hot yesterday, I noticed, my motherboard LED isn't even lit this morning.
I need 5 molex connectors, 1 SATA and 20+4 connector?
What sort of specifications should I look for?

[Jamie Nixx]

A good well known brand name.

A high wattage so you know all your components are getting sufficient power.

May i recommend a Hiper type R, 590 watts, and its modular so you only plug in the amount of leads you need to use.

One of the best power supplys available.

[The Wise Monkey]

Antec also make very good PSUs.

[Tomo]

My psu seems to have only one molex, somebody told me that its np and you can link them up or 'daisy chain them' in his words.

Is this advisable? Or is it a safer bet to get 4pin to 3pin converters for those fans on the Antec 900?

[The Wise Monkey]

There should be no problems with daisy chaining molex connectors - its a useful way to get that little bit of extra length out of some wire.

However, like daisy chaining power supplies, I wouldn't recommend it unless you a) are desparate or b) can't be bothered. :)

[dadbuilt]

Better to replace with a good or great quality PSU rather than a cheap board frying model. If cost is an issue buy Ultra or thermaltake 500w and up there quality is on par with antec and others. I perfer extra leads over piggybacking anyday.