> I've burned through about 4 PSUs in the last 3-4 months, this last one lasted
> less than 3 weeks.
> They were all generic 500W PSUs ( 230W real power )
>
> I'm running an Athlon XP 1800 with 1GB DDR266 ram, a GF4 Ti 4200 128MB 8X, a
> generic CDRW 40x12x40, a VCom cooler for the processor, a generic fan in the
> back and 2 HDs, a 60GB 5400rpm and an 80GB 7200rpm.
>
> All that in an ASUS A7V8X-X mobo ( previously on a Soyo Dragon plus wich killed
> a couple of PSUs as well ).
>
> Is there any reason this setup is killing PSUs left and right? If i sprung the
> cash for a brandname PSU with more power ( say a Thermaltake 380-420W ) could i
> possibly be safe from any more burnouts?
>

Yeah those PSU's are probably a bit on the weedy side. Get one that can genuinely push 350W or more continuously and you should be better off.

Pete