need a few answers ???

**mike2020learnin** · 08-07-2007, 10:44 PM

hey there people

i have a coulpe of questions

#1 i have a multi fan controller , it was working until a couple of days ago
then it just quit ??

was this from a lack of power??

i was preparing to install a harddrive cooler and a memory cooler

it was running my case fan and cpu fan great til it quit ??

it is new but i thought i better check here first to see ??

#2 suggestions to upgrade my psu

it would be running a ( cpu fan/ case fan / hardrive fan / memroy cooler / 2 cd-roms

Mike

Ericwaycotx · 08-07-2007, 11:21 PM

What is your current Psu?

**mike2020learnin** · 08-07-2007, 11:38 PM

it is a stock 250 that came with my system

compaq / presario sr1703wm

**mattlock** · 08-08-2007, 12:22 AM

Hello again Mike.

It's more likely that the fan contrller simply died (may have been caused by poor PSU

)

The antec Eartwatts 430 would be a good fit for your system. I've done some check and the SR1703WM takes a standard ATX PSU. So the EA430 will fit in your case with no problem and offers plenty of power for your current rig. It's $45 @ Newegg after a $20 rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371006
rebates good until August 12th
http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfil...ug1207cg05.pdf

**mike2020learnin** · 08-08-2007, 06:01 AM

well thank you

i beleive we talked about this once befor ???

i will have to get one

also do you know if Ultra is good for there warrenties, this one i have has a 1yr full warrenty or the warrenty is thru Tigerdirect

it only cost $20 /wont bother me to jst buy another , but !!! why if i can exchange ..

thanks again

Mike

**mattlock** · 08-08-2007, 08:51 AM

I don't know how they are on with RMAs. I mostly buy from Newegg and they carry Ultra Products. I'm not a fan Ultra products either as they are low quality IMHO. Newegg also provides thier own 1yr warranty on most products, so you don't have to deal with manufacturer.

Another thing, I don't think it's a good idea to use a fan controller on the CPU fan. I know alot of people do but you just never know when it's going to die and I simply don't like taking that chance with CPUs.

One last thing $45 for the EA430 is really hard to beat. For that money you'll normally get a low efficiency PSU with no PFC (Power Factor Correction). The Earthwatts Series is 80Plus certified (meaning it's over 80% efficient) and has active PFC which basically means it'll provide a cleaner more, consistent flow of power.

If you RMA your fan controller post back here and let me know how it goes. It's always good to feedback on companies customer service and RMAs.

08-07-2007, 10:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	need a few answers ??? hey there people i have a coulpe of questions #1 i have a multi fan controller , it was working until a couple of days ago then it just quit ?? was this from a lack of power?? i was preparing to install a harddrive cooler and a memory cooler it was running my case fan and cpu fan great til it quit ?? it is new but i thought i better check here first to see ?? #2 suggestions to upgrade my psu it would be running a ( cpu fan/ case fan / hardrive fan / memroy cooler / 2 cd-roms Mike

08-07-2007, 11:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ericwaycotx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 334 OS: Xp Pro Sp2, Windows 2000 Server My System	Re: need a few answers ??? What is your current Psu?

08-07-2007, 11:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: need a few answers ??? it is a stock 250 that came with my system compaq / presario sr1703wm

08-08-2007, 12:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: need a few answers ??? Hello again Mike. It's more likely that the fan contrller simply died (may have been caused by poor PSU) The antec Eartwatts 430 would be a good fit for your system. I've done some check and the SR1703WM takes a standard ATX PSU. So the EA430 will fit in your case with no problem and offers plenty of power for your current rig. It's $45 @ Newegg after a $20 rebate. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371006 rebates good until August 12th http://images10.newegg.com/uploadfil...ug1207cg05.pdf __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!

08-08-2007, 06:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: need a few answers ??? well thank you i beleive we talked about this once befor ??? i will have to get one also do you know if Ultra is good for there warrenties, this one i have has a 1yr full warrenty or the warrenty is thru Tigerdirect it only cost $20 /wont bother me to jst buy another , but !!! why if i can exchange .. thanks again Mike

08-08-2007, 08:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: need a few answers ??? I don't know how they are on with RMAs. I mostly buy from Newegg and they carry Ultra Products. I'm not a fan Ultra products either as they are low quality IMHO. Newegg also provides thier own 1yr warranty on most products, so you don't have to deal with manufacturer. Another thing, I don't think it's a good idea to use a fan controller on the CPU fan. I know alot of people do but you just never know when it's going to die and I simply don't like taking that chance with CPUs. One last thing $45 for the EA430 is really hard to beat. For that money you'll normally get a low efficiency PSU with no PFC (Power Factor Correction). The Earthwatts Series is 80Plus certified (meaning it's over 80% efficient) and has active PFC which basically means it'll provide a cleaner more, consistent flow of power. If you RMA your fan controller post back here and let me know how it goes. It's always good to feedback on companies customer service and RMAs. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free!