Whats wrong with this PSU?

hot_toast · Jun 6, 2018

Ok so I found this 500w power supply on Amazon which is at the moment £18.50. My question is why is it cheaper than most other PSUs which are £20+ more and have 500w. What's different about it?
PSU: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silence-Power-Supply-Silent-MOLEX/dp/B00P2GE38C/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1527591814&sr=1-2&keywords=550w+psu

terry4536 · Jun 6, 2018

It is a cheap power supply with cheap poor quality internal parts. Buy at your own risk. When it fails you also risk other components of your system.

bignastyid · Jun 6, 2018

Quality PSU's cost more to make.
That PSU falls into this category.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6snWfd1v7M

jankerson · Jun 6, 2018

It's a burn down your house, fry the computer complete garage PSU shaped object.

With PSU's you get what you pay for.