SPI PSU's

dedseksy · 04-16-2007, 03:33 AM

After testing it in both of my systems, I concluded that my generic 400 watt PSU had to die. I put it on a log round and killed it with a sledge-hammer! Man, that felt good. Haha. Anyway, I need to get a new PSU...I was wondering if SPI make a good one? I currently have a 350 watt one that seems to work fine, but my experience doesn't go beyond that. My system is not powerful...only about 1.6 gigs, 64 mb GPU, 1 gig ram, three hard drives, and a dvd drive. I just want something that won't shut my computer off at random times. Something good quality. Any good known brands that I should look into?

**MunkyPhil** · 04-16-2007, 03:37 AM

Take a look at the power supply info in my signature, there's advice and suggestions to good PSUs, and don't hesitate to post back with further questions if you need to.

**mattlock** · 04-16-2007, 06:38 AM

FSP/Sparkle
Seasonic
Silverstone
Coolermaster I GREEN Series ONLY
Corsair
All these can be found at http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...Thumbnails=yes

**speedster123** · 04-16-2007, 10:46 AM

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=PS-TP3-430&c=pw
Also remember, a few dollars more now, will save you in the long run. Either with computer breakdowns, or your electric bill. The good supplies can run at 85% efficiency, compared with the usual 70%.
It does add up as most computers usually log up the hours pretty fast

**Kalim** · 04-17-2007, 05:36 AM

Going off a brand name is very iffy nowadays. At one time SPI/FSP was formidable, but not anymore. You have poor units, mediocre and high quality all mixed in. SeaSonic and baby SeaSonic aka Corsair are the exceptions ATM.

Anything such as a CoolerMaster iGreen, SilverStone Element EE, Antec TP3, Antec Earthwatts, Corsair HX, SeaSonic S12, S12 EE are perfect at the 400W-500W range.

To add to speedster123's recommended link are two of the best 500W, especially at price-point and also 80PLUS certified:
Enhance 5150-GH: http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-E5150GH
Antec Earthwatts: http://www.provantage.com/antec-ea50...AA&gl=us&hl=en

**Kalim** · 04-17-2007, 05:48 AM

Here's a deal for you if you're quick.

Antec Earthwatts 500W for $69.99 with $30 rebate = $39.99 (valid till 19th April)
Deal: http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5086635
Rebate: http://image.ak.outpost.com/art/reba...635_041307.pdf

Not something I could miss, even for just selling it again!

**mattlock** · 04-17-2007, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattlock138

FSP/Sparkle
Seasonic
Silverstone
Coolermaster I GREEN Series ONLY
Corsair
All these can be found at http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...Thumbnails=yes

I've really gotta stop posting 1st thing in the morning when I'm still half asleep. I must of glanced at Munkyphils location and thought it was dedseksys.

That EA500 for $40 is a fantastic deal. Nice find Kalim.

**Kalim** · 04-17-2007, 09:02 AM

You're welcome mattlock138.

I thought the scan UK link was ??? but it happens with all!

Maybe OP is in the UK.

04-16-2007, 03:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
dedseksy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22 OS: Windows xp	SPI PSU's After testing it in both of my systems, I concluded that my generic 400 watt PSU had to die. I put it on a log round and killed it with a sledge-hammer! Man, that felt good. Haha. Anyway, I need to get a new PSU...I was wondering if SPI make a good one? I currently have a 350 watt one that seems to work fine, but my experience doesn't go beyond that. My system is not powerful...only about 1.6 gigs, 64 mb GPU, 1 gig ram, three hard drives, and a dvd drive. I just want something that won't shut my computer off at random times. Something good quality. Any good known brands that I should look into?

04-16-2007, 03:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
MunkyPhil Mentor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Liverpool, England Posts: 1,135 OS: Win XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: SPI PSU's Take a look at the power supply info in my signature, there's advice and suggestions to good PSUs, and don't hesitate to post back with further questions if you need to. __________________ "Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds." - J. Robert Oppenheimer, July 16th 1945. CPU-z -- Memtest -- Speedfan -- Prime95 -- SandraLite Important Power Supply Info -- Applying Thermal Paste -- Posting System Specs

04-16-2007, 06:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
mattlock moderator hardware team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,823 OS: XP SP2, Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon My System	Re: SPI PSU's FSP/Sparkle Seasonic Silverstone Coolermaster I GREEN Series ONLY Corsair All these can be found at http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...Thumbnails=yes __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

04-16-2007, 10:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York Posts: 3,911 OS: xp pro My System	Re: SPI PSU's http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=PS-TP3-430&c=pw Also remember, a few dollars more now, will save you in the long run. Either with computer breakdowns, or your electric bill. The good supplies can run at 85% efficiency, compared with the usual 70%. It does add up as most computers usually log up the hours pretty fast __________________ Infection Detection and Removal Thermal Grease Instructions Bench Test

04-17-2007, 05:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,609 OS: Many	Going off a brand name is very iffy nowadays. At one time SPI/FSP was formidable, but not anymore. You have poor units, mediocre and high quality all mixed in. SeaSonic and baby SeaSonic aka Corsair are the exceptions ATM. Anything such as a CoolerMaster iGreen, SilverStone Element EE, Antec TP3, Antec Earthwatts, Corsair HX, SeaSonic S12, S12 EE are perfect at the 400W-500W range. To add to speedster123's recommended link are two of the best 500W, especially at price-point and also 80PLUS certified: Enhance 5150-GH: http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-E5150GH Antec Earthwatts: http://www.provantage.com/antec-ea50...AA&gl=us&hl=en Last edited by Kalim : 04-17-2007 at 05:37 AM.

04-17-2007, 05:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,609 OS: Many	Re: SPI PSU's Here's a deal for you if you're quick. Antec Earthwatts 500W for $69.99 with $30 rebate = $39.99 (valid till 19th April) Deal: http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5086635 Rebate: http://image.ak.outpost.com/art/reba...635_041307.pdf Not something I could miss, even for just selling it again!

04-17-2007, 09:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,609 OS: Many	Re: SPI PSU's You're welcome mattlock138. I thought the scan UK link was ??? but it happens with all! Maybe OP is in the UK.