Author Topic: New Powersupply (Read 1582 times)

_!Rathe!_ · « **on:** December 19, 2006, 06:56:33 AM »

Ok last I get home and find out that my PC is dead. No response when I hit the power buttons. The power cord is good but nothing on the computer is getting any power. So my best guess is power supply. I am going to order a replacement from Newegg today and wanted to get you guys' opinion about any features I should get. I have an Athlon XP 2600+, 2 WD 160 Gb HD (IDE), 1 DVD+-RW, 1 DVD/CD-RW, GeForce 6600 AGP (uses 1 power connector), all on an abit NF7. The power supply I was using was a 400W unit and it worked fine until it blew up.

cuzzNkev · « **Reply #1 on:** December 19, 2006, 07:31:50 AM »

I have had good luck with Antec's power supplies. And I think Seasonic, one of our sponsors, has some good products too.

Pride · « **Reply #2 on:** December 19, 2006, 08:21:49 AM »

You didnt win one from the last 150 ML?? haha

Dwg115 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 19, 2006, 08:27:43 AM »

whatever you do don't get the echostar from cyberwarehouse!!!! It blew as soon as i plugged it in. all for $40. what a waste.

Mr.Tibbs · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2006, 08:55:57 AM »

Yeah Antec makes a great power supply. I have a 500W ULTRA in mine and it still works. I still don't know why bills blew up. But go with another 400W that is all that you would really need. Enermax makes a great PSU as well.

_!Rathe!_ · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2006, 09:37:28 AM »

Actually after looking around I remembered that we have a bunch of XConnect cables left over from some CAD stations we purchased. I might try and find a nice power supply that I can use those cables with. Thanx for the input guys.

_!Rathe!_ · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2006, 10:09:42 AM »

Well after checking prices of the Modular power cord PSU's I didn't get one. Even the Antec, Enermax, and Seasonic PSU's were rather expensive. I did get a 480W PSU just because I think the 400W may have been a little underpowered for everything I have in my system. I'll let you know how it works when I get it. Should be on Friday or so.

_Cloud · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2006, 11:38:17 AM »

Quote from: "Pride"

You didnt win one from the last 150 ML?? haha

i used the ones I won in my new rig even that stand alone psu for the video cards.

Billabond1 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 19, 2006, 04:07:56 PM »

The fsp power supply i got from the lan is amazing. My opinion is a little late, but oh well.

zx2slow · « **Reply #9 on:** December 19, 2006, 05:45:38 PM »

Seasonic is good, Some antec's are nice (Avoid the neoHE's). OCZ and PCP&C are top notch.