Can I get a POS reading on this?

**George Safford** · 08-14-2008, 12:56 PM

http://www.pcpower.com/power-supply/...crossfire.html

I have never heard of this but the specs are decent. My nephew has it in his rig and he has issues. Thanks.

**George Safford** · 08-15-2008, 06:20 AM

I think this is junk and need to know what the big heads think please.

**FreoHeaveho** · 08-16-2008, 06:29 AM

PC Power and COoling generally make good PSU's and the specs on that look quite good as you already mentioned. Thats not to say your newphew's PSU isn't defective, because even quality companies have the odd QC issue.

What issues does your nephew have specifically?

**George Safford** · 08-16-2008, 07:00 PM

Asus M2A-MVP
ADATA DDR2-800 1 GIG
AMD ATHLON 64 X2 4600+
RADEON HD 2900GT

It shuts down without warning. No timeline just when ever it feels.

Besides the PSU I think the Memory is a weak brand.

**FreoHeaveho** · 08-16-2008, 07:03 PM

Does it blue screen? If so, to enable us to determine the issue, diable automatic shutdown on BSOD, record the error and include it here. At this stage it could be a number of things.

Can you get him to Download PC Wizard, install it and run it. THen go to FILE, SAVE AS, click OK and then copy that file's text into this thread with the BSOD message.

**George Safford** · 08-16-2008, 07:06 PM

Ya I already told him that so I could get a code to look up, but he says it just goes black, no blue screen of death. I have not witnessed the occurence first hand so not sure. I plan on swapping out the PSU first and then trying new memory.

I will download the PC wizard and bring it over and run it and post the info. Thanks. Should update here tomorrow.

So what does the PC Wizard tell you?
Got it all system info.

Tumbleweed36 · 08-16-2008, 09:04 PM

George, you wanted an opinion so here it is.

PC Power & Cooling is one of the top Power Supply manufacturer's in the world. They are heads and shoulders above most others and stand right up there with Seasonic and Corsair as the best of the best. It is possible to get a bad one right off the shelf (does happen with all brands), but that is not normal for such a reputable manufacturer as PC Power & Cooling. I would recommend them to anyone.

BTW, where they heck have you been...seems as you have not been around too much lately? Hope everything is going O.K. for you.

**George Safford** · 08-18-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

George, you wanted an opinion so here it is.

PC Power & Cooling is one of the top Power Supply manufacturer's in the world. They are heads and shoulders above most others and stand right up there with Seasonic and Corsair as the best of the best. It is possible to get a bad one right off the shelf (does happen with all brands), but that is not normal for such a reputable manufacturer as PC Power & Cooling. I would recommend them to anyone.

BTW, where they heck have you been...seems as you have not been around too much lately? Hope everything is going O.K. for you.

Thanks Buddy, Been moving cross county and looking for a new job. You know busy busy. Possible job lined up as IT guy for the State of Vermont, we'll see. Defenitly good to here from ya. Take it easy and thanks again for the info.

Tumbleweed36 · 08-18-2008, 09:21 AM

Be sure you let us know when you get settled George. Be safe in your travels and good luck on the job search.

**George Safford** · 08-20-2008, 05:39 AM

Thanks again...

**linderman** · 08-20-2008, 07:47 PM

Hello George

my bet is on the memory sticks are bad ........ dont see many defective PC Power & Cooling units go belly up ........ it possible you could have the first I have seen ?

but A-data memory .......... now thats a horse of a different color !!

08-14-2008, 12:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
George Safford I helped the forums. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Essex Junction, Vermont Posts: 685 OS: Vista Premium 64Bit My System	Can I get a POS reading on this? http://www.pcpower.com/power-supply/...crossfire.html I have never heard of this but the specs are decent. My nephew has it in his rig and he has issues. Thanks. Last edited by George Safford; 08-14-2008 at 12:57 PM.

08-15-2008, 06:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
George Safford I helped the forums. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Essex Junction, Vermont Posts: 685 OS: Vista Premium 64Bit My System	Silencer 750? I think this is junk and need to know what the big heads think please.

08-16-2008, 06:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,213 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: Can I get a POS reading on this? PC Power and COoling generally make good PSU's and the specs on that look quite good as you already mentioned. Thats not to say your newphew's PSU isn't defective, because even quality companies have the odd QC issue. What issues does your nephew have specifically? __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

08-16-2008, 07:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
George Safford I helped the forums. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Essex Junction, Vermont Posts: 685 OS: Vista Premium 64Bit My System	Re: Can I get a POS reading on this? Asus M2A-MVP ADATA DDR2-800 1 GIG AMD ATHLON 64 X2 4600+ RADEON HD 2900GT It shuts down without warning. No timeline just when ever it feels. Besides the PSU I think the Memory is a weak brand. Last edited by George Safford; 08-16-2008 at 07:04 PM.

08-16-2008, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,213 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: Can I get a POS reading on this? Does it blue screen? If so, to enable us to determine the issue, diable automatic shutdown on BSOD, record the error and include it here. At this stage it could be a number of things. Can you get him to Download PC Wizard, install it and run it. THen go to FILE, SAVE AS, click OK and then copy that file's text into this thread with the BSOD message. __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

08-16-2008, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
George Safford I helped the forums. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Essex Junction, Vermont Posts: 685 OS: Vista Premium 64Bit My System	Re: Can I get a POS reading on this? Ya I already told him that so I could get a code to look up, but he says it just goes black, no blue screen of death. I have not witnessed the occurence first hand so not sure. I plan on swapping out the PSU first and then trying new memory. I will download the PC wizard and bring it over and run it and post the info. Thanks. Should update here tomorrow. So what does the PC Wizard tell you? Got it all system info. Last edited by George Safford; 08-16-2008 at 07:15 PM.

08-16-2008, 09:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,658 OS: XP Professional	Re: Can I get a POS reading on this? George, you wanted an opinion so here it is. PC Power & Cooling is one of the top Power Supply manufacturer's in the world. They are heads and shoulders above most others and stand right up there with Seasonic and Corsair as the best of the best. It is possible to get a bad one right off the shelf (does happen with all brands), but that is not normal for such a reputable manufacturer as PC Power & Cooling. I would recommend them to anyone. BTW, where they heck have you been...seems as you have not been around too much lately? Hope everything is going O.K. for you. __________________ ---------- 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.

08-18-2008, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,658 OS: XP Professional	Re: Can I get a POS reading on this? Be sure you let us know when you get settled George. Be safe in your travels and good luck on the job search. __________________ ---------- 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.

08-20-2008, 05:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
George Safford I helped the forums. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Essex Junction, Vermont Posts: 685 OS: Vista Premium 64Bit My System	Re: Can I get a POS reading on this? Thanks again...

08-20-2008, 07:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,437 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Can I get a POS reading on this? Hello George my bet is on the memory sticks are bad ........ dont see many defective PC Power & Cooling units go belly up ........ it possible you could have the first I have seen ? but A-data memory .......... now thats a horse of a different color !! __________________ 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