z_a_double_k

I currently have a stock 420w Raidmax PSU that came along with my Raidmax Scoprio case. So far it seems to be working great. I went out and bought a 580w Demon or whatever with red LED fans for $33USD however it did not start when i had my video card plugged in. Which suprised me cuz its supposed to be 580w and mycurrent one is 420w. Either way it didnt work. So I was wondering if anyone could recomend me to a good PSU that can handle everything that I have PLUS more stuff. My price range would prolly go from 50-100 bucks. Also I want a PSU that would fit along with my Black case which has a Red theme going on inside. So a red and black PSU would be sweeet. Thanks for any help....

crazijoe

I usually recommend Enermax or Antec but here is a good article.

http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20050228/index.html

PhilipH

ive been using a 600 watt premium and its been working just fine

Cuda1169

hello well for a Pw/S i would sugest

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ASPIRE Chameleon 3-in-1 Silver 550W Aluminum Power Supply, 120mm LED Fan, Model "ATX-AS550W-SV"


- Specifications -

Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 550W
Input Voltage: 115/230Vac
Input Frequency Range: 50-60Hz
Input Current: 10/5A
Output: +3.3V@32A, +5V@34A, +12V@36A, -5V@0.3A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2A
Approvals: UL, FCC, CSA, CB, TUV, CE, NEMCO, SEMCO, DEMCO, TC
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it is a very good Pw/S for the 75 bucks the thing to notice is the Bold print of the output Amprage. I dont rember the Amprage on the raidmax but it is like only 13V on the 12 volt rail and there is what coused the problem

Hope i washelpfull please feel free to E-Mail me

cuda

z_a_double_k

580 Demon PSU that DID NOT WORK for me SPECS:
· +3.3 V -- 32 A
· +5 V -- 40 A
· +12 V -- 24 A
· -12 V -- 0.8 A
· -5 V -- 0.5 A
· +5 VSB -- 2 A
· +5V, +3.3V, and +12V Combined Load -- 580W

my CURRENT PSU that WORKS
Type: ATX

Maximum Power: 420W

PFC: N/A

Input Voltage: 115v - 230v manual switch

Input Frequency Range: 47-63Hz

Input Current: 10/6A

Output: +3.3V@26A, +5V@32A, +12V@13A, -5V@0.5A, -12V@0.8A, +5VSB@2.0A

Approvals: UL, TUV, CB, CE, LVD, FCC, NEMCO, DEMCO, SEMCO, FIMCO


and the one you showed me is the same as that demon that doesnt work. so i dont know what to think?

what about this powersupply
http://www.xoxide.com/mge-xg-vortec-600w-psu.html

or

http://www.xoxide.com/ultra-x-connect-500-watt.html

or

http://www.xoxide.com/coolmax-cr-550b.html

crazijoe

The Ultra and the Coolmax look good but not the MGE. I would think twice about that choice. They are know for cheap PSUs.