Is my PSU good?

User3335 · Sep 23, 2015

My PSU is Nitrox SL 750 it has 4 12v rails with 20a on each rail it also uses passive pfc instead of passive and it's a switching psu (don't know what that means)

ChumP · Sep 23, 2015

That is a very low quality PSU although would be nice if you can tell us what specs you have on your PC.

User3335 · Sep 23, 2015

I7 4790 gtx 970 8gb ram 128gb ssd 1tb hhd cooler master k380

Rogue Leader · Sep 23, 2015

Nitrox is not mentioned at all on the PSU tier list:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

I did some research and couldn't find much on it other than it may be manufactured by Channel Well Technology. That said even though they are a decent manufacturer they have PSU's that range from Tier 2 to Tier 4. There is no easy way to know for sure. You may want to check the labels for CWT or Channel Well Technology to confirm. If it is I would say its not terrible, and not going to start a house fire or anything, but there are better ones out there.

User3335 · Sep 23, 2015

So should I keep it or will it burn my PC parts?

ChumP · Sep 23, 2015

User3335 :

For that build I recommend you changing your PSU.It's not safe to go with that Power Supply in your build.
Here are some options:

EVGA SuperNOVA 550 GS:
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=107145&vpn=220-GS-0550-V1&manufacture=eVGA

Seasonic G-550 Gold:
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=76942&vpn=SSR-550RM&manufacture=Seasonic%20Electronics&promoid=1586

SeaSonic S12II 620 :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

User3335 · Sep 23, 2015

But I built my PC 16 days ago so I can't return my psu

Rogue Leader · Sep 23, 2015

User3335 :

Its not going to burn anything. Its not the greatest PSU but it is fine. It is most likely made by CWT which makes plenty of Tier 2-4 PSU's 2 being great and 4 being good enough but I wouldn't overclock with it.

ChumP · Sep 23, 2015

User3335 :

Theoretically that PSU should be enough, but you don't know what will happen with a very low quality PSU.
So if you don't have the money just stick with it.

User3335 · Sep 23, 2015

And if it kills anything does warranty cover the other parts?

ChumP · Sep 23, 2015

User3335 :

Yes the warranty will cover it , but you don't know maybe it will last for many years and it won't develop any problems or it can go the other way .You don't expect too much from the lower tier PSU's

Rogue Leader · Sep 23, 2015

User3335 :

You would have to review the warranty material with it often they do but not all do. Just to confirm is this your PSU?

http://pc-professional.info/power-supplies/870-sl-750w.html

User3335 · Sep 23, 2015

Does the warranty even cover gpu,CPU,mobo etc?

User3335 · Sep 23, 2015

Yes this is my psu

ChumP · Sep 23, 2015

User3335 :

Yes if you have warranty on your components it should cover all of them.

User3335 · Sep 23, 2015

Then I shouldn't change psu?

ChumP · Sep 23, 2015

So, if you are on a really tight budget and you can't afford other PSU, you can stick with what you have, but if you have the possibility to change it I'd personally go for it.

Just a tip for you in the future: don't go cheap when choosing a PSU , because that is the heart of your computer!

User3335 · Sep 23, 2015

If psu warranty runs out and everything except it has warranty and psu kills them will I get my componenents back?

Rogue Leader · Sep 23, 2015

The components warranty covers them.

I found some more info for you, firstly it has only a 1 year warranty. Secondly it is manufactured by Inter-Tech which is actually made by CWT however it is their lowest end product. That should put it in Tier 4-5 range meaning it will work. However I would NOT over clock. I would NOT push this PSU hard. It won't burn down your house, but it is a very low quality PSU and if pushed hard it has the potential to damage equipment.

ChumP · Sep 23, 2015

User3335 :

Your PSU warranty has nothing to do with the other components warranty.Yes they should take care of your components.

ChumP · Sep 23, 2015

Rogue Leader :

As far as I see he has not the k version of i7 4790 ,so he won't be able to overclock it.

User3335 · Sep 23, 2015

So when warranty runs out should I change the PSU?

ChumP · Sep 23, 2015

User3335 :

Yes that would be a great idea. Stick with that Power Supply for now.

Rogue Leader · Sep 23, 2015

User3335 :

The PSU has a 1 year warranty, I would within that year find yourself something better quality and change it out.

User3335 · Sep 24, 2015

When PSU dies and takes everything with it, will I have to play for component replacement?

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