Re: I think I F-ed up. please help
Detale,
There are two problems with cheezy PSUs:
-When they go, they tend to take out other components as well.
The best example is the Bestecs used by eMachines and Compaq...50% of the time they fry the motherboard when they fail.
-Even if the PSU appears to be functioning normally, line ripple and variable output can cause innumerable problems- problems you'll go nuts trying to trace because the power supply seems to be OK (i.e., powers up. POSTS, and boots to desktop). You'll suspect everything BUT the real culprit.
Sadly, there is no industry standard for power supplies.
Basically, the maker can claim anything they want.
For instance, a PSU will make more power at low temps...there is nothing to stop the manufacturer from testing his supply at 0ºF and then labeling it as a 500w, even though at realistic temps it falls to say, 300w.
The best source of reliable (and realistic) PSU info is jonnyGURU, IMO.
Re: I think I F-ed up. please help
Hey clocker man you are awesome again . I went over to JonnyGuru site and WHAT a wealth of info! He helped me out so much I decided to order this
ROSEWILL RP500-2 500W
Click on the pic
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggIma...182-016-15.jpg
He gave it a 8.5 and its well within my price range. Thanks again
Re: I think I F-ed up. please help
what is it... you kinda just put a picture...
Re: I think I F-ed up. please help
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Global Jihad
what is it... you kinda just put a picture...
The picture links to: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817182016
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oh sorry m8. didnt see the linking...it was tricky!Props to you. I do like that psu. except im saving for a modular one...
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Sorry Global I made it more clear. I read some bad reviews on newegg, but after reading this guys site I trust him more than the average user. Thanks again Clocker for the link!
Re: I think I F-ed up. please help
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Originally Posted by
Detale
A friend of mine bought a PSU that had a similar color scheme.
He's gay now.
Re: I think I F-ed up. please help
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Originally Posted by
delimare
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Detale
A friend of mine bought a PSU that had a similar color scheme.
He's gay now.
:lol:
