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Just a little update since this thread hasn't seen much action.

If SilentPCReview doesn't impress you Jonny Guru is considered one of the top reviewers of PC Power Supplies.

I still highly recommend SPCR but Jonny is an excellent 2nd source. The thread below is his recommended list for ...

To give you an idea of real power usage:

I got an APC UPS at compUSA for about $25 apparently someone got one for $10 US on sale once.
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=312016&pfp=BROWSE9&pfp=cat3 is it. 325 VA, 185 Watts max

Admittedly it won't keep a monitor ...

Bear in mind efficiency ratings too.

Say your PSU is a 400w job, and your PC theoretically draws 380w at full load. You'd think that would be fine, right?

The PSU would have to be >95% efficient for that to be true. Most of the good ones only hover around the 85% mark, so the max it can ...