Hi, I am looking to buy a new PSU. I was wondering if the following specs of the PSU will be compatible with the specs of my PC. Note: Please Click on the attachment (PSU.doc) to read the rest of the thread. Sorry for the inconvience.
A few suggestions that would do the job: -Enermax EG565P-VE -Antec TruePower TPII-550 -OCZ PowerStream 520 -Tagan TG-480-U22 -Fortron Blue Storm AX-500 -Fortron AX450-PN -Seasonic S12-500/600 -Silverstone (anything 500W+) -XClio 450W and up (they're the same as Antec units)
So are u saying that the PSU I picked out was bad and inadeqaute. P.S. You didn't answer my question about whether I should have the CPU dryer vent thinh.
The document.... It certainly packs some punch on the 12v but a high current isnt everything. There are a bunch of branded manufacturers which people follow, its probably best to stick with them. And whats a CPU dryer thing?! Your CPU shouldnt be wet!
Do you have a link to the PSU? While the specs look good and will work with your system, you don't want to end up getting a Q-tec or Powmax unit over an Antec or Enermax one. I've never used an air vent before, so I really can't comment on the effectiveness of using one.
Link to Duct Logisys Thermal Venting Kit - Blue Link to PSU= Logisys 550w All Clear PCI-X Power Supply
I haven't seen a whole lot about Logisys PSU's, but what I have has been in a negative sense. I'm not sure if they're on the same level as Powmax and Q-tec, but they're pretty low-grade units from what I can gather. I'm skeptical that a $50 power supply is going to provide 550W of power, and if it does, it'll do it at 25*C instead of 50*C--pretty much impossible unless you're in sub-zero temperatures. Unless rebates are involved, I can't see anyone finding a good 500W+ unit for much less than $80. Realistically, you're going to want to look at PSU's in the range of $80-120. Most good units will be in the 500-550W range, give or take a few total watts. Xoxide has a pretty good selection of case modding parts, but their selection of good PSU's (not to mention the pricing) is pretty weak. Newegg has a very good selection or more good PSU's at better prices overall. FSP and XClio are probably your best bets for a money crunch as they have a couple good 400-450W units that would power your current box just fine.
Thanks, I will check out Newegg. The only reason I was so pushy about xoxide is I am buying 99% of my stuff on there and I wanted to buy everything all in one place but If I can't than oh well!Also I was trying to maintain a budget but $30 won't hurt. Newegg sells a similiar PSU and has some contradicting Customer Reviews. I will most likely purchase one of your recommended brands but just take a look at the reviews and tell me what u think. Customer Reviews Of LOGISYS Computer PS550AC 550Watts Power Supply - Retail Sorry For any trouble, Tom P.S. Your Awesome
Good power supply reviews are hard to come by, and involve actually loading up the PSU with enough of a draw to see if they hold up under the advertised wattage on the rails. Customer reviews are fine for a quick check, but I doubt that they've hooked the unit up for heavy testing. I don't know if they've even whipped out a multimeter for it. I'd forgotten why Logisys ened up on the un-recommended list in the PSU sticky, but I found some info (added in at the bottom). They're made by the same company that made the newer Ultra X-Connects, Youngyear. These ones blew up under load in two reviews I'm aware of. The power supply is the last thing you want to cut corners on.
