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New PSU went boom!

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September 16, 2008 3:51:10 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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103457
-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/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139004
-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.

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September 16, 2008 5:32:48 AM

"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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September 16, 2008 5:37:57 AM

dagger said:
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?
September 16, 2008 5:38:19 AM

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.
a b ) Power supply
September 16, 2008 6:17:16 AM

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.
a b ) Power supply
September 16, 2008 7:14:30 AM

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.
September 16, 2008 8:12:07 PM

rspaulding said:
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 said:
"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: 
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