MY PSU Mod.

Nathan Willis · Mar 16, 2014

Hey guys.
I just finished a PSU mod. How does it look?
I changed out both 80mm fans to 80mm LED fans.
The fans are liquid bearing. Absolutely not a sound.
I'm testing the PSU on my old Dell computer before I put it in my new PC I'm building.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151105468180?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Here are the photos:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/118197763129110495948/photos/photo/5991487522723160290

https://plus.google.com/u/0/118197763129110495948/photos/photo/5991487514538828018

If you do not know what you are doing DO NOT do this!
You could get hurt or killed!
I'm not responsible for anyone that gets hurt if they do this.

Turb0Yoda · Mar 16, 2014

bignastyid · Mar 16, 2014

You may want to reconsider using that TR2 in a system you don't want to blow up. The TR2 series are low quality garbage, and its not just because they were missing blue led fans.
"Tier 5 - Other than the units listed above for any of these brands, NOT RECOMMENDED. Replace ASAP if you have one.

A-TOP Technology
Apevia
APEX (SUPERCASE/ALLIED)
Aspire(Turbo Case)
ATADC
Athena Power
ATRIX
Broadway Com Corp
Coolmax
Deer
Diablotek
Dynapower USA
Dynex
EagleTech
FOXCONN
FSP Everest
HEC Orion
Hiper Type-R
Huntkey
I-Star Computer Co. Ltd
In Win
JPAC COMPUTER
Just PC
Kingwin Inc.
Linkworld Electronics
Logisys Computer
MGE
MSI
NMEDIAPC
Norwood Micro/ CompUSA
NorthQ
NZXT
Okia
Powmax
Q-Tec
Raidmax
Rocketfish
Rosewill
SFC
Shuttle
Skyhawk
Spire Coolers
Star Micro
STARTECH
Thermaltake Purepower NP
Thermaltake Purepower RU
Thermaltake TR2 (and TR2-RX)
TOPOWER TOP
Ultra X-Connect
Ultra X2 >greater than 700 watt
Ultra LSP
Wintech
XION
YoungYear
Zebronics"
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Spectre694 · Mar 16, 2014

Looks awesome man. Why the one sticking out though?

Dark Lord of Tech · Mar 16, 2014

It's not worth modding a very low end power supply.

ko888 · Mar 16, 2014

X-bit laboratories reviewed that Thermaltake PSU model and found that the PSU just burns down at a load of 380W due to overheating of the switching transistor.

... at a load of about 380W, the PSU’s switching transistor overheat and burned down in the power supply. It was so hot that the insulating plastic spacer under the screw the transistor was fastened with melted. ...

It's a rebadged 300W HEC/Compucase PSU with a Thermaltake 430W liar label slapped onto it.

Nathan Willis · Mar 16, 2014

bignastyid :

You may want to reconsider using that TR2 in a system you don't want to blow up. The TR2 series are low quality garbage, and its not just because they were missing blue led fans.
"Tier 5 - Other than the units listed above for any of these brands, NOT RECOMMENDED. Replace ASAP if you have one.

A-TOP Technology
Apevia
APEX (SUPERCASE/ALLIED)
Aspire(Turbo Case)
ATADC
Athena Power
ATRIX
Broadway Com Corp
Coolmax
Deer
Diablotek
Dynapower USA
Dynex
EagleTech
FOXCONN
FSP Everest
HEC Orion
Hiper Type-R
Huntkey
I-Star Computer Co. Ltd
In Win
JPAC COMPUTER
Just PC
Kingwin Inc.
Linkworld Electronics
Logisys Computer
MGE
MSI
NMEDIAPC
Norwood Micro/ CompUSA
NorthQ
NZXT
Okia
Powmax
Q-Tec
Raidmax
Rocketfish
Rosewill
SFC
Shuttle
Skyhawk
Spire Coolers
Star Micro
STARTECH
Thermaltake Purepower NP
Thermaltake Purepower RU
Thermaltake TR2 (and TR2-RX)
TOPOWER TOP
Ultra X-Connect
Ultra X2 >greater than 700 watt
Ultra LSP
Wintech
XION
YoungYear
Zebronics"
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Hmmm Well, this PSU has been working fine and stable for a good long time.

Nathan Willis · Mar 16, 2014

ko888 :

I may need to get a new PSU then.

ko888 · Mar 16, 2014

Nathan Willis :

ko888 :

I may need to get a new PSU then.

If your system's power draw is kept below 380 Watts it'll survive.

Nathan Willis · Mar 16, 2014

Spectre694 :

It sticks out for better cooling.

Spectre694 · Mar 16, 2014

Nathan Willis :

makes sense to me

bignastyid · Mar 16, 2014

You must not be putting to much load on it and/or you are very lucky. I personally have seen several systems that were damaged by a burnt up TR2.

Nathan Willis · Mar 16, 2014

bignastyid :

I did a little research and bad PSU.

I just pulled my fans and threw it away.
I will just have to wait and get a Corsair or EVGA. It depends on who has the 4 pin CPU connector.
The reviews said that the PSU (I just got rid of) It only a 350 watt with a big sticker.
I knew there was a reason I put it in the loft.

ko888 · Mar 16, 2014

Nathan Willis :

Both brands use (4+4)-pin EPS12V CPU power connectors. You just split the connector and use half of it.

bignastyid · Mar 16, 2014

Here's another link you may find handy for PSU research when you are ready to buy another.
http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page541.htm

Nathan Willis · Mar 16, 2014

bignastyid :

Thanks for the link!

I'm going to get the EVGA.

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0430-KR/dp/B00H33SDR4/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1395007455&sr=8-8&keywords=evga+psu

It fits my budget and I do not need any more power then that. I already did the math.
It also has the 4 pin connector for my CPU. For some reason the Corsair does not.
The Corsair is also $10 more that I do not have. I'm saving for a car, so my computer budget is small.

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