psu question

[joris789]

hi,

a few months ago i've build a new pc
from the beginning there was a compatibility issue between my mobo and psu: p5w dh deluxe - antec neohe 430

- windows installation didn't work (stuck at 34min) unless i removed the firewire drivers from the inf-folder while installing windows before it reached 34min (disabling in bios didn't work!)
- so when windows was finally installed there was still a firewire problem: device manager detected a lot of firewire (30 or so) controllers (some day it was just one, the other day again a lot); again disabling firewire in bios doesn't help
- sometimes very slow post/startup/shutdown (not sure it's the psu causing this)

nevertheless i was very happy with the ultra silent fan inside the psu, so i decided to give it a try since i wasn't using firewire devices

but now i've come to the point that i just can't stand the incompatibility issues any more

suggestions anyone?
i've tried all bios versions ranging from 701-1707

so i'm thinking of buying the seasonic s12 430W
but this time i want to be 100% sure it's gonna work as it should
anyone tried the combination p5w dh with tis psu?

thx

 

[sailer]

Can't give any psu recommendations unless we know what and how much hardware you have. List your total system specs please.

As to the firewire problem, you may have a faulty firewire device that's causing the problem. If its built into the motherboard, then the motherboard is faulty. If its an added card, the card may have a problem. Also check that you have the latest drivers, in case there was a problem that has been patched.

S to the fan, I haven't heard of any fans that connect through firewire. Guess that's possible, but I just haven't heard of it. Or am I misunderstanding what you're trying to say?

 

[joris789]

no the fan has nothing to do with the firewire (on board)
i'm just saying i like the psu because it's so goddamn quiet

the mobo isn't causing the firewire problem (was my first thought too)
i already changed the mobo but same problem
after some research i found out it's a typical asus-antec incompatibility issue

setup:
- asus p5w dh deluxe
- e6300
- 2G corsair pc-5400
- x1600xt (changing soon to something more decent)

430W is more than enough, but i want to know if the seasonic s12 will work PERFECT with my mobo...

 

[sailer]

Ok, now I'm cleared up about the fan being on the psu.

Th Seasonic S12-430 is a bit low in the amps across the 12v rails, especially if you're going to upgrade the video card. Its rails only put out 12V1@14A and 12V2@15A. Going to the S12-500 would give rails of 12V1@17A and 12V2@16A, which is better. Best in my opinion is the S12-SS500HM which gives 18A across all the 12V rails.

Check out how many amps the new video card requires before selecting the psu. I know that spending the extra money on the better psus can be a pain, but I think its better to buy the more powerful psu than to spend hours of frustration later.