Quote Originally Posted by Freelancer View Post
How many systems have you built using cheaper PSU's? I've built 8 or 9 systems with cheaper PSU's because the client I was building them for wanted to keep costs down as much as possible, 3 or maybe 4 of those have crapped out in 2-4 years of usage. Out of the other PC's I've built, admittedly only 6 or so, with good quality PSU's none have crapped out (again though, two of them are only a year or two old).

The PSU is a very critical component, it's never happened out of the ones I've had that have failed but a failed PSU can fry the rest of your components as well. It's also something that you can't really replace with a cheaper version when it goes out either, so better to spend an extra $30-$50 initially.
I've built 6 or 7 computers, all using the PSUs that came with the case (because I don't usually buy a separate PSU). Mine is the only one with an expensive after-market PSU. The problem is that it's usually not an extra $30-$50, it's an extra $50-$80 for a desirable PSU. As long as it has a high comment to egg ratio with five eggs, it's fine.

Like I said, he could just buy a Rosewill and save money. They are good PSUs and they have generally excellent reviews.