What do you think of this psu?

[pkhamidar2com]

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/650W+or+less/550W+Arianet+Black+Series+Silent+ATX2.2+Power+Supply+?operation=shoppingCartAdd&productId=35767&context=

This is one my friend found and he is going to use but i want to make sure he chooses it properly. Im also wondering about it.

 

[davcon]

Looks like rubbish to me!
It would help to know system specs.
Personally i'd spend a few more pounds and buy something that's known for reliability.
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/Home/Product/49196/Corsair-PSU-500W-500CX
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/Home/Product/49542/Corsair-PSU-600W-600CX
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/245675

 

[pkhamidar2com]

hmm well atleast specify why

i just asked him, i think its like

intel core 2 quad 2.66 ghz
nvida geforce 460GTS 1gb
4GB of ram i think

uhg thas all i know.

 

[beanoslim]

I wouldn't use it, pick one of these up, £50, 3 yr warranty and plenty of power for that system.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCZ-Fatal1ty-550W-PSU-UK/dp/B001MTYS06

Use cheap psu's at your peril, they are cheap for a reason.

 

[pkhamidar2com]

Im not trying to be rude but its fustrating because i ask why, but there is no answer.

Give me the reason why it is bad. I need a reason. Its like saying, look at this huge statue i made, out of cement, and some dude comes up and says why and walks off. He doesnt say why, just says what.

Why?

 

[davcon]

Well first off gpu's require specific connections and power requirements.
GTX series cards require two 6pin pcie connectors.
The Corsair CX500 provides them.
The unit you linked does not.

 

[pkhamidar2com]

It even has the 80+ efficiency. Read through the specs. IT also has that 12V rail thingy too.

 

[pkhamidar2com]

Oh and hes getting a 460GTS btw

 

[davcon]

I wouldn't use it, pick one of these up, £50, 3 yr warranty and plenty of power for that system.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCZ-Fatal1ty-550W-PSU-UK/dp/B001MTYS06

Use cheap psu's at your peril, they are cheap for a reason.

That's an even better fit !
Nice one beanoslim too bad it's out of stock!

 

[pkhamidar2com]

Edit, is actually a GeForce GTS 450, thats what my friend told me.

But other than the power connectors, why isnt that psu good?

 

[bnot]

dude, feel the power from the psu dude....totally man

 

[bnot]

you gotta get the super expensive £49.99 one if you want something (nice big red fan) instead of the boring black one your getting.

 

[davcon]

Edit, is actually a GeForce GTS 450, thats what my friend told me.

But other than the power connectors, why isnt that psu good?

Well then the unit you linked will work because a GTS only requires one pcie connection.
But as beanoslim pointed out use at your own peril.
I agree with him 100% that is why we've posted known reliable brand names.
Quality brand name psu's actually rate their wattage as continuous.
I see no mention of this in the description which leads me to believe it's peak wattage.
By all means buy what you want but keep in mind a psu is not a good place to skimp when building a rig.
Considering the fact that when a not so great psu goes/dies it usually takes your other gear with it.

 

[bnot]

dude, but why the expensive price tag, whats wrong with aria brand names and brand names like it. the guys probably on a budget.

 

[bnot]

dude i dont know why you have tto get such expensive ones, ive had this one:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/650W+or+less/650W+Arianet+Black+Series+Silent+ATX2.2+Power+Supply+?productId=39798

for over 5 years and it still works, with an OC intel core 2 quad.

 

[pkhamidar2com]

Well then the unit you linked will work because a GTS only requires one pcie connection.
But as beanoslim pointed out use at your own peril.
I agree with him 100% that is why we've posted known reliable brand names.

but once again you, (no rudeness), you fail to explain the techincalities of why. You simply leave me at words "peril"

I will use another metaphor. I am building a statue. I use Plaster to create it. I have no idea that it is bad. Some guy comes up and says its bad. I ask why. He then says, use it at your own peril.

Please please answer why?

 

[pkhamidar2com]

I understand that those other brands are better, we got that out the way, but i been asking like 5 times why is that?

 

[bnot]

you tell him newbie dude!

 

[pkhamidar2com]

Who are you?

 

[clarkjd]

Edit, is actually a GeForce GTS 450, thats what my friend told me.

But other than the power connectors, why isnt that psu good?

Most no-name PSUs are rated at Peak out put, not continuous, so that 550 watt psu might only supply 400-450.
Also, the specs show 2 12v rails, but do NOT specify how much current that can be delivered. You can't just add up the amps on each rail. And any PSU with a 1 year warranty shows how confident the maker is about his product. Most good PSUs have a 3-5 year warranty, some even 7.

So, you can get a cheap, no-name PSU that might take out all your other components when (not if) it dies, or get a good one(Seasonic, Corsair, Antec Earthwatts, PCP&C, some XFX) that won't let you down!

 

[bnot]

Who are you?

im trying to help? fight the PSU power man.

 

[bnot]

Most no-name PSUs are rated at Peak out put, not continuous, so that 550 watt psu might only supply 400-450.
Also, the specs show 2 12v rails, but do NOT specify how much current that can be delivered. You can't just add up the amps on each rail. And any PSU with a 1 year warranty shows how confident the maker is about his product. Most good PSUs have a 3-5 year warranty, some even 7.

So, you can get a cheap, no-name PSU that might take out all your other components when (not if) it dies, or get a good one(Seasonic, Corsair, Antec Earthwatts, PCP&C, some XFX) that won't let you down!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FIRST GUY ON THIS FORUM THAT DOESNT TALK IN RIDDLES, THANK YOU!

 

[pkhamidar2com]

Most no-name PSUs are rated at Peak out put, not continuous, so that 550 watt psu might only supply 400-450.
Also, the specs show 2 12v rails, but do NOT specify how much current that can be delivered. You can't just add up the amps on each rail. And any PSU with a 1 year warranty shows how confident the maker is about his product. Most good PSUs have a 3-5 year warranty, some even 7.

So, you can get a cheap, no-name PSU that might take out all your other components when (not if) it dies, or get a good one(Seasonic, Corsair, Antec Earthwatts, PCP&C, some XFX) that won't let you down!

THANK YOU, SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY ANSWERED MY QUESTION!!!!

 

[pkhamidar2com]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FIRST GUY ON THIS FORUM THAT DOESNT TALK IN RIDDLES, THANK YOU!

lol, i know right

 

[bnot]

so if pkhamidar2com's friend were to buy this stuff, would it still work, since he has a core 2 dou and GeForce GTS 450 (minimum recommended by nvidia 400W) would it still work if the PSU was outputting 400-450w?