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rspaulding   09-16-2008 at 05:51:10 AM

well, it didn't explode or anything cool like that.. but it fried out on me within the first day of usage. Now I need to figure out if I should get a refund or a replacement from newegg.

To do this I want to ask you if you think there is any reason that this PSU is incompatible to hold up to my system?


OLD PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817103457
-this PSU has worked for me through my last two upgrades and is still working just fine right now.

NEW (dead) PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139004
-started shutting off by itself a couple times, then never powered back up.

SYS SPECS:
Win XP Pro SP3
Intel C2D E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz (running stock w/stock fan)
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Mobo
A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800
EVGA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Vid Card
DVD burner
160gb ATA HD
a couple 120mm fans
wireless PCI card
a handful of USB devices..printer.. USB audio interface.. etc.


Message edited by rspaulding on 09-16-2008 at 05:52:36 AM
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dagger   09-16-2008 at 06:09:28 AM
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The old psu is compatible, but with 2 12v rails at a low 13.4amps each, it's a stretch.

Consider this, with headroom for future upgrades, and guaranteed to not go boom. :p
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703005

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------------------------------ Q6600@3.6ghz, GA-EX38-DS4 motherboard, 8gb 800mhz ddr2 4-3-3-12, 8800GTS(g92)@780mhz, 1TB + 1.5TB hdds, 850watt psu
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PDO   09-16-2008 at 07:32:48 AM
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"Guaranteed to not go boom"??? Not on any PSU made today I'm afraid, but either Corsair and PC Power comes close. I would probably RMA the Corsair for another one, but thats just me ( I am a closet Corsair fanboy, does it show?).

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rspaulding   09-16-2008 at 07:37:57 AM
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dagger wrote :

The old psu is compatible, but with 2 12v rails at a low 13.4amps each, it's a stretch.


I know that the Old PSU is a stretch, but it's working fine. My question was whether or not the specs of the new (dead) one are comfortable in my rig? or will I just keep blowing up these 550w Corsairs?

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PDO   09-16-2008 at 07:38:19 AM
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Dang it,,,, forgot to answer your question. There is no reason that the Corsair 550 watt power supply couldn't handle your setup with power to spare.

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dirtmountain   09-16-2008 at 08:17:16 AM
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The Corsair is a quality product and i'm surprised you had a dud, but it happens with any manufacturer. I'd just RMA it for a new one. Yes the 550w Corsair would be fine for that system.

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megamanx00   09-16-2008 at 09:14:30 AM
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Yup you got a dud. Really though when it shuts off by itself that's the sign that says it can't handle the load you have on it for whatever reason. If it was a cheaper PSU then when it failed, since you kept turning the darn thing on, it would have taken a few of your components with it. RMA it and get a new one.

------------------------------ Playing X-Men Origins: Wolverine Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @3.24 Brisbane | GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-DS4 | 4GB Mushkin DDR2 1066 | Plextor 760A| 2x 3850 512M CF| WD 1TB Black| Fortron Blue Storm II 500W | APEVIA X-Dreamer Black | Win XP Pro & Vista Buisness 32bit
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dagger   09-16-2008 at 10:12:07 PM
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rspaulding wrote :

I know that the Old PSU is a stretch, but it's working fine. My question was whether or not the specs of the new (dead) one are comfortable in my rig? or will I just keep blowing up these 550w Corsairs?



It's more than enough. That psu is defective, that's the only possible reason.

PDO wrote :

"Guaranteed to not go boom"??? Not on any PSU made today I'm afraid, but either Corsair and PC Power comes close. I would probably RMA the Corsair for another one, but thats just me ( I am a closet Corsair fanboy, does it show?).



I'd say the PC Power & Cooling unit is less likely than the Cosair to go boom. :na:

------------------------------ Q6600@3.6ghz, GA-EX38-DS4 motherboard, 8gb 800mhz ddr2 4-3-3-12, 8800GTS(g92)@780mhz, 1TB + 1.5TB hdds, 850watt psu
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