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| Thread ID: 51042 | 2004-11-10 02:31:00 | hi there re psu issue | Tux (606) | Press F1 |
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| 290123 | 2004-11-10 05:50:00 | so for $140 , what do you think is a good quality / speced psu | ApeNz (4220) | ||
| 290124 | 2004-11-10 05:53:00 | Yes, I agree when you say that it'll last longer, can be re-used, etc. etc. However, I have personally never had any problems with el-cheapo PSUs, so I don't see any problem in recommending them. For budget-conscious shoppers like myself, I do not see any need to splash out on an expensive PSU - at the rate PCs are changing it's hard to say what will happen to technology. It's highly likely that standard stuff today will be outdated in a year or two's time. It could be very possible that even a good quality PSU would be insufficient in a few years time, as new plugs, wiring systems and voltage requirements could change. > I appears that your only disagreeing with me in spite > for an earlier post, if so your a very petty man, if > not and you genuinely feel a elcheapo PSU is > suffecient for the orignal posters new PC I pity > you. I geniunely feel that an el-cheapo PSU would be sufficient for the original poster's needs, as they are not running anything overly-extravagant. If I was building that machine for my use, I would buy a cheap case and use the bundled el-cheapo PSU. I have a similar specced PC (not including the CPU however), running in an el-cheapo case with an el-cheapo PSU and I haven't had any issues with it. However, as I have said, it's my opinion based on what I know and have experienced, and you (as well as the original poster) can choose to agree or disagree. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 290125 | 2004-11-10 05:56:00 | It is possible that some of the cheaper supplies quote input power before conversion losses, which when translated to the real world on the output side comes out as a lot less, (input watts minus losses). Alternatively, some may simply be inflating the output by quoting the maxium surge power that the beast can sustain before self immolating. A bit like those fantastic PMPO wattage ratings for tiddly stereos running of a few torch batteries.. Then of course, there are downright lies (sorry, marketing :8}). Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 290126 | 2004-11-10 06:28:00 | I'll add my 2cents to the; spend a bit more on a better PSU, will ensure your parts get the juice they require reliably. > Then of course, there are downright lies (sorry, marketing ). Now now Billy don't be too harsh. What's the odd untruth or imaginative stretch, scattered here and there, when all the poor under valued and picked on marketing departments are trying to do is make a dollar or 3 for their companies and by extension their shareholders. I reakon MS's marketing departments have made more money for their employer than the tech's. That's got to be good value, doesn't it? And after all, it's just business. Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 290127 | 2004-11-10 06:45:00 | I am currently running a thermaltake 420w in my athlon xp system, whiich is doing fine humming along quietly, but when i do my upgrade to a64 i am going to spend the money on an enermax (probably 480w noisetaker), the way i see it, when there is upwards of $3000 worth of stuff in your case whats an extra $150-$200 to protect it? | lagbort (5041) | ||
| 290128 | 2004-11-10 06:46:00 | > A good quality PSU isnt really all that expensive, a > good one can be found for around $100-140, as much as > i dont like Thermaltake they are cheap and nowhere > nears as crap as a non-name brand or the likes of > Deer and Hyena. Pete - I though you ran a Thermaltake PSU? Have you had problems with it or something??! |
HadO (796) | ||
| 290129 | 2004-11-10 07:00:00 | > > A good quality PSU isnt really all that expensive, > a > > good one can be found for around $100-140, as much > as > > i dont like Thermaltake they are cheap and nowhere > > nears as crap as a non-name brand or the likes of > > Deer and Hyena. > > Pete - I though you ran a Thermaltake PSU? Have you > had problems with it or something??! Yeah ive got a Thermaltake, when its working its fine, the 12v rail is a bit low, which is a bit disapointing. But the other day it crapped out, no real idea why. Shut down halfway throught start up and wouldnt start up again. RMA'd the puppy and now all is well, just doubt i'd buy another. |
Pete O'Neil (250) | ||
| 290130 | 2004-11-10 07:02:00 | Hmm... The Antec NeoPower 480w looks intense if you can justify the price tag :D |
HadO (796) | ||
| 290131 | 2004-11-10 07:05:00 | george12, irrespective of the advertised Wattage for these power supplies, you will find that there are additional limitations. The combined amount of 3.3 and +5 Volt output will be limited to some figure like 200-250 Watts and the amount you can draw from the +12 Volt rail will depend on how much you are already drawing from the other rails. You can't just add up the maximums for each rail. | PaulD (232) | ||
| 290132 | 2004-11-10 07:11:00 | the task 520 w , for $125 , has a 24 v rail , with a single 120mm fan - good value i think - going to go and get one myself | ApeNz (4220) | ||
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