[SOLVED] Is this a good PSU?

dark_shard · 08-11-2007, 04:06 PM

I'm just wondering if this is a good power supply becuase it's in a combo deal with the case I was planning to buy and I'm thinking about getting the combo. Any advice?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171018

08-11-2007, 04:24 PM

One of the best ways to tell is by getting the UL number off the sucker and see who is the actual maker of the PSU (can also be done by looking at the innards - voids warranty though), aside from actually putting the PSU threw its paces with automated test equipment and testing for ripple with a oscilloscope (best way im aware of). I can't see the UL number from those newegg photos. you might want to enlist the help of jonnyguru, he seems to know about most every psu in one way or another, he's a psu reviewer. he's a lot of peoples go to guy concerning PSU's. I don't know if he is a member here or not. he's a member of a lot of forums I frequent, though, so it wouldn't suprise me.

A psu is the only component of a system that I know of that can kill most of your hardware when things go wrong with it, so getting a good one is paramount, which you might already know since your asking. Don't buy until your certain you've located a good one.

I bought a diablotek 500watt a number of years back because I thought high watts equals good psu. Turns out that is one of the more dangerous units around when actually pushed to pull its rated power. Wont make that mistake twice.

good luck

Tumbleweed36 · 08-11-2007, 07:15 PM

I would not recommend Coolermaster power supplies with the exception of the igreen series. The igreen series is a decent supply.

YOu need to look for something like Silverstone, Corsair, Seasonic, Antec Trio Series, PC Power & Cooling, OCZ, or brands similar to those. Start with a high quality supply and you won't regret it.

**TheMatt** · 08-11-2007, 09:06 PM

I agree. It even uses a cheap sleeve bearing fan. When selecting fans, always go for ball bearing fans because they have a much longer lifetime.

What system specs do you currently have? We can recommend a good supply.

dark_shard · 08-11-2007, 11:45 PM

This is an older computer I'm just looking to get up and running again. I don't plan to upgrade anything on the computer.

AMD 3400+ CPU
Geforce 6800 AGP
1 Gig Ram
1 CD burner
1 DVD drive
case has 2 fans
ethernet card PCI
sound card PCI
mobo with NForce 4

**TheMatt** · 08-11-2007, 11:52 PM

I would take a look at something like this instead:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371006

**linderman** · 08-12-2007, 02:13 PM

Matt gave you a great choice there

also compare prices for the antec Trio rail 430 watt ?????

Tumbleweed is sooooooo correct

the only coolermaster PSU worth considring is the I-Green sereis other than that, avoid them like the plague

dark_shard · 08-13-2007, 12:43 PM

I bought the 430 Watt Antec..Thanks a lot guys!

**TheMatt** · 08-13-2007, 01:12 PM

You're welcome.

08-11-2007, 04:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
dark_shard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 39 OS: WIN XP PRO	[SOLVED] Is this a good PSU? I'm just wondering if this is a good power supply becuase it's in a combo deal with the case I was planning to buy and I'm thinking about getting the combo. Any advice? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171018

08-11-2007, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
chin Guest Posts: n/a OS:	Re: Is this a good PSU? One of the best ways to tell is by getting the UL number off the sucker and see who is the actual maker of the PSU (can also be done by looking at the innards - voids warranty though), aside from actually putting the PSU threw its paces with automated test equipment and testing for ripple with a oscilloscope (best way im aware of). I can't see the UL number from those newegg photos. you might want to enlist the help of jonnyguru, he seems to know about most every psu in one way or another, he's a psu reviewer. he's a lot of peoples go to guy concerning PSU's. I don't know if he is a member here or not. he's a member of a lot of forums I frequent, though, so it wouldn't suprise me. A psu is the only component of a system that I know of that can kill most of your hardware when things go wrong with it, so getting a good one is paramount, which you might already know since your asking. Don't buy until your certain you've located a good one. I bought a diablotek 500watt a number of years back because I thought high watts equals good psu. Turns out that is one of the more dangerous units around when actually pushed to pull its rated power. Wont make that mistake twice. good luck Last edited by chin; 08-11-2007 at 04:39 PM.

08-11-2007, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,639 OS: XP Professional	Re: Is this a good PSU? I would not recommend Coolermaster power supplies with the exception of the igreen series. The igreen series is a decent supply. YOu need to look for something like Silverstone, Corsair, Seasonic, Antec Trio Series, PC Power & Cooling, OCZ, or brands similar to those. Start with a high quality supply and you won't regret it. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 08-11-2007 at 07:18 PM.

08-11-2007, 09:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Is this a good PSU? I agree. It even uses a cheap sleeve bearing fan. When selecting fans, always go for ball bearing fans because they have a much longer lifetime. What system specs do you currently have? We can recommend a good supply. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

08-11-2007, 11:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
dark_shard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 39 OS: WIN XP PRO	Re: Is this a good PSU? This is an older computer I'm just looking to get up and running again. I don't plan to upgrade anything on the computer. AMD 3400+ CPU Geforce 6800 AGP 1 Gig Ram 1 CD burner 1 DVD drive case has 2 fans ethernet card PCI sound card PCI mobo with NForce 4

08-11-2007, 11:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Is this a good PSU? I would take a look at something like this instead: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371006 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

08-12-2007, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,433 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Is this a good PSU? Matt gave you a great choice there also compare prices for the antec Trio rail 430 watt ????? Tumbleweed is sooooooo correct the only coolermaster PSU worth considring is the I-Green sereis other than that, avoid them like the plague __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

08-13-2007, 12:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
dark_shard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 39 OS: WIN XP PRO	Re: Is this a good PSU? I bought the 430 Watt Antec..Thanks a lot guys!

08-13-2007, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: [SOLVED] Is this a good PSU? You're welcome. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides