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gnelson56

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I just purchased a new system, and I wanted other opinions on my PSU for the buiid

Ill give you the whole detail of my build

Rosewill Thor V2 White case

Intel 4670k

Asus Z87-Pro

G Skill Ripjaws X series 8 GB DDR3 1866

Xigmatek Dark Knight II Night Hawk Edition CPU cooler (one fan for now)

Seagate Barracuda 1 TB 7200 RPM 64 MB cache HDD

Pioneer Black x15 Blu Ray Burner

Asus GTX770 2 GB


My PSU is RAIDMAX Blackstone 700w Continuous power PSU. Its Bronze certified it claims. Heres the link for it from Newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152042.

My question is will this PSU really screw up my system. I've read the feedback and ratings and many people like it, and many people are completely against it. I haven't tried it myself, but I don't wanna knock it before I try it myself.

And if anything else in my build list there seems wrong also, please tell me. I am going to be adding more memory in later after this month is over.

Thanks guys

 
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For psu quality, I go by this list:
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
Raidmax is tier 5, probably based on full-test reviews of their units, which I'd consider more reliable than user reviews at NewEgg.
I don't recommend getting an uncertain-quality psu even just to "try it", because a faulty one can damage other components in the system, and warranties won't cover that damage. The users who posted good reviews on NewEgg might be the lucky ones who didn't have it blow up on them before posting their reviews, or they might be using them in systems that really only require 200W or less from the psu.
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For psu quality, I go by this list:
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
Raidmax is tier 5, probably based on full-test reviews of their units, which I'd consider more reliable than user reviews at NewEgg.
I don't recommend getting an uncertain-quality psu even just to "try it", because a faulty one can damage other components in the system, and warranties won't cover that damage. The users who posted good reviews on NewEgg might be the lucky ones who didn't have it blow up on them before posting their reviews, or they might be using them in systems that really only require 200W or less from the psu.
 
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Hard to say. I couldn't find any real reviews of it online. I see the voltage select switch on it so I know it's based on an older design. I see it's also sold at walmart. So yea.... I personally wouldn't run it as I refuse to run any voltage select switch PSUs. Those went out years ago. I'd try to find something newer.
 
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gnelson56

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Im gonna RMA it then and look for another PSU and get a new one ordered. That link was really helpful.

Thanks guys very much for helping me out here
 
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RMA is usually a term for returning DEFECTIVE products. However, if you haven't opened it you may be able to return and just pay a re-stocking fee.

I'm not sure of the exact policy but you will have to look that up through the seller.

Make sure to:
1) Look for PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS (if they give it a "value" rating that may not be applicable if the price has changed.)

2) Look for Customer Comments (at least 30 and look at the WORST comments.) For example:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-152-042&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=1#scrollFullInfo

Not sure if this is YOUR PSU, but note that 26% of customers gave it a 1/5 with many saying it was "dead" etc. That was a very big warning sign.

*For NEWEGG and other sites, you can list reviews for ONLY the individual star rating. I always look at 1/5 and 2/5 ratings to see the common complaints. For PSU's, a common complaint is:
- "fan too loud"
- "chirping" or other noises
- DOA (Dead On Arrival)
- Failed after short time
- cable issues
 
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gnelson56

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I'm ordering a new one tonight, and paying the extra shipping to have it by friday. I'm looking at this PSU, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021. I saw it was in Tier 2 I believe, but it got a lot of hate. I've seen this in a few computers my friends have. Any objections to this PSU? I also saw that many people liked it also

I am sending back my Raidmax, I have already contacted Newegg and gotten things straightened out.
 
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gnelson56

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I'm planning on putting another 770 in at a later time. I haven't decided yet, but I want to over clock also. What's a good range of watts for what I have now?
 
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gnelson56

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Ill take that into consideration when looking at PSU's. Thanks guys for helping. I want to be able to keep this PC around for a few years.
 
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gnelson56

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I'm taking this one into consideration now after you posted it. I saw it earlier today and I wanted more info on this PSU. Thanks for posting this link!

 
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