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Wiiings12   08-13-2009 at 10:50:43 PM

I have been going through PSUs like no one's business. Just yesterday I lost another one, that's 3 in 4 months. They have all been really cheap power supplies and I think that is more than likely the reason. Now I need a new one and haven't got the slightest idea what to look for! I don't really want to spend over 50 dollars, so please keep that in mind. Here's the specs for my system. Please give me some advice on what to look for, and maybe an explanation as to why these things keep dying on me! Thanks in advance.

Motherboard - ECS nforce9m-a
Processor - Athlon 64 X2 7750
Graphics Card - HIS HD 4830
One CD drive, and one HDD.

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Delluser1   08-13-2009 at 10:58:46 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371006

------------------------------ q9650 @ 4.050 | Asus Rampage Formula | 2x2 Corsair Dominators | WD Black 640 x2
EVGA GTX260 Core216 @ 686/1479/1103 | Antec TPN 750

 

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Wiiings12   08-13-2009 at 11:14:40 PM
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430 watts? You sure that's enough?

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Snowbum   08-13-2009 at 11:16:01 PM
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^ Thats a good one

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hefox   08-13-2009 at 11:23:06 PM
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Or this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139008

------------------------------ Intel i7 920, Gigabyte X58-DS4, 3x1 Corsair DDR3 1333, XFX 260 GTX
Samsung 750Gb F1,Samsung DVD-rw, Hiper Type-M 880W, Coolermaster HAF 932, Logitech Z-5500
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jsc   08-13-2009 at 11:29:49 PM
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30 amps @ 12 volts is plenty of power for your system. And before everyone writes back and says the specs say 2 rails totaling 35 amps, read the label. It says total 12 volt power is 360 watts.

Stick with the Earthwatts line. Avoid the Antec Basiq. They cut too many corners to meet their price point.

If you feel nervous about ordering such a small PSU, get a 500 watt Earthwatts.

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Delluser1   08-13-2009 at 11:38:26 PM
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Wiiings12 wrote :

430 watts? You sure that's enough?


I run,

Asus P5N-E SLI
Pentium D 930 oc'ed to 3.6
8800 GTS 512 OC ( consumes as much power as an oc'ed 55nm GTX260 )
2 x 1g Ballistix Tracers
2 x 160g WD Raid 0
Dual DVD drives
floppy drive
3 x 120mm fans
1 x 92mm fan

on one, so yes, I'm sure 430 watts is enough.

------------------------------ q9650 @ 4.050 | Asus Rampage Formula | 2x2 Corsair Dominators | WD Black 640 x2
EVGA GTX260 Core216 @ 686/1479/1103 | Antec TPN 750

 

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Wiiings12   08-13-2009 at 11:43:03 PM
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...point taken.. haha

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hefox   08-14-2009 at 11:09:29 AM
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0ptic0n wrote :

This is the one i have its good but should have went modular http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006



That definitely doesn't cost $50.

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------------------------------ Intel i7 920, Gigabyte X58-DS4, 3x1 Corsair DDR3 1333, XFX 260 GTX
Samsung 750Gb F1,Samsung DVD-rw, Hiper Type-M 880W, Coolermaster HAF 932, Logitech Z-5500
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cjl   08-14-2009 at 11:59:05 AM
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hefox wrote :

That definitely doesn't cost $50.


It's also vastly more than required for the OP. I'd get this one:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139008

------------------------------ Asus P6T deluxe
i7 965 @ 4.2GHz (200*21), 1.384V
12GB Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 CAS 7
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jtt283   08-14-2009 at 01:47:16 PM
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I'd take the Earthwatts over the Corsair myself, but I'd happily take the Corsair if the Earthwatts were not available.
Hopefully your succession of cheap PSUs hasn't damaged any other part of your system.
I get to link this again: http://www.corsair.com/cinema/movie.aspx?id=622747

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Delluser1   08-14-2009 at 02:19:23 PM
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jtt283 wrote :


I get to link this again: http://www.corsair.com/cinema/movie.aspx?id=622747


You always enjoy linking to that :)

------------------------------ q9650 @ 4.050 | Asus Rampage Formula | 2x2 Corsair Dominators | WD Black 640 x2
EVGA GTX260 Core216 @ 686/1479/1103 | Antec TPN 750

 

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Wiiings12   08-14-2009 at 05:37:10 PM
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You guys really think all I need is 400 watts? I don't KNOW what I need, but I have just ALWAYS shot for at least 450. And the video is dead on, they all lasted a few weeks at least.. but the point still stands.

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cjl   08-15-2009 at 12:01:37 AM
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For your setup, a good quality 400W would be just fine. I'd be surprised if you pull more than 250 or so fully loaded, so 400W gives a good margin just in case.

------------------------------ Asus P6T deluxe
i7 965 @ 4.2GHz (200*21), 1.384V
12GB Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 CAS 7
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JohnnyLucky   08-15-2009 at 01:52:03 PM
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wiiings12 - As others have correctly pointed out a high quality 400 watt power supply is more than enough to power your system. Your pc is not a seriously overclocked high end system that uses a lot of power. The point to remember is to get a high quality psu. The Antec Earthwatts EA450 that Delluser1 recommended is a very good power supply and at $49.99 plus free shipping it is an excellent value. It is within your budget and it will serve you well.


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Wiiings12   08-16-2009 at 12:16:28 AM
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Allrighty, I ordered the antec earthwatts 430w. Hopefully this one doesn't send a shower of sparks out across my desk! I'll let you guys know How things turn out.

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