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over_c   01-12-2004 at 11:02:37 PM

I was originally interested in the Antec TrueBlue 480W model, but there are a disturbing number of reviews on NewEgg.com that involve exploding PSUs. What are some other solid brands, and should I really worry about this potential Antec problem?

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Crashman   01-13-2004 at 02:17:10 AM
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Fortron power supplies are more durable, last longer, and provide higher overcapacity (over the rating) than Antec. I recommend their 350W unit for most users at it outputs over 400W and has a nice 120mm fan. The next model up woult be their 400W, then their 530W. Other sizes (460W, 550W) are server supplies and have a longer than standard connector. So 350W, 400W, and 530W are you choices, the $42 350W unit is more than enough for my system (P4 2.6@3.2GHz, various SCSI drives, IDE hard drive, 1GB PC4000, AIW 9600 Pro, etc).

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HardWareBoss   01-13-2004 at 05:24:21 AM
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Buying Antec buy their True Power. That's their best.

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by HardwareBoss on 01/15/04 09:28 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

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over_c   01-13-2004 at 05:29:21 AM
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I was originally interested in the Antec TruePower/TrueBlue PSUs @ 480W, however when I read some reviews on NewEgg.com, about 10% of them involved exploding Antecs with or without additional destruction of motherboard. So I am a little wary of them right now.

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by over_c on 01/12/04 09:31 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

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jp5   01-14-2004 at 08:33:46 PM
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OK, don't buy it then. Forton and the relabeled versions are also good, like Crashman said. I have 1 of each.

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HardWareBoss   01-15-2004 at 03:29:55 PM
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I have 430W True Power from Antec. It's running my OCed 2.4C since July.

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Anonymous   01-18-2004 at 03:05:32 AM
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over c,
I have read the same and am also concerned to some degree. I have decided to go with the Enermax ATX Noisetaker 470 watt model EG475P-VE SFMA. This is SATA ready and comes with a separate 12v lead for a video card, plus it will run for 2 minutes after the computer is shut down to help cool off the PSU after it's been used. But unfortunately it goes for $99. at Newegg.com...........

<b>"A politician should do two terms-one in office & one in jail"</b><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by vista on 01/17/04 09:07 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

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