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PS suggestions [message #81036]

Fri, 02 March 2007 16:57

brandon[2]
Messages: 380
Registered: June 2006

Senior Member

A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he had
to replace it.
I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted here
before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off completely.
I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going to
purchase a new PS.
I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local electronics
store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with suggestions
for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
Thanks..
B

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81040 is a reply to message #81036]

Fri, 02 March 2007 17:40

Neil
Messages: 1645
Registered: April 2006

Senior Member

I got a regular 'ol 600W Antec at CompUSA a few years ago &
been runnin' it ever since... I think it was about 60 bucks
(at the time). Nothin fancy-schmancy, just a regular plain-
Chevy Antec.

Neil

"Brandon" <a@a.com> wrote:
>
>A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he had
>to replace it.
>I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted
here
>before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
>it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off completely.
>I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
>So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going
to
>purchase a new PS.
>I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
>My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local electronics
>store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with suggestions
>for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
>Thanks..
>B

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81045 is a reply to message #81036]

Fri, 02 March 2007 18:16

Deej [4]

Messages: 1292
Registered: January 2007

Senior Member

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E168171710 18

Just put one in my wife's new computer. Very quiet. Lots O'watts.

cheap too.

;o)

"Brandon" <a@a.com> wrote in message news:45e8b9e8$1@linux...
>
> A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he had
> to replace it.
> I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted
> here
> before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
> it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off
> completely.
> I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
> So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going to
> purchase a new PS.
> I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
> My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local
> electronics
> store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with
> suggestions
> for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
> Thanks..
> B

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81046 is a reply to message #81036]

Fri, 02 March 2007 20:17

Edna Sloan

Messages: 304
Registered: October 2005

Senior Member

If noise is an issue, you might check out endpcnoise.com. They have some
low noise PSs at reasonable cost. The Antec Neo 430w low noise model runs
around 85$. Its best to use the actual wattages you need, as the bigger the
PS gets, generally the more noise. I've gotten my PCs so quiet now that
they don't need isolation.
Edna
"Brandon" <a@a.com> wrote in message news:45e8b9e8$1@linux...
>
> A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he had
> to replace it.
> I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted
> here
> before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
> it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off
> completely.
> I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
> So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going to
> purchase a new PS.
> I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
> My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local
> electronics
> store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with
> suggestions
> for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
> Thanks..
> B

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81050 is a reply to message #81036]

Fri, 02 March 2007 20:18

Mark McDermott

Messages: 204
Registered: February 2006
Location: Portland, OR

Senior Member

This thing kicks ass:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168171520 26

Modular, 630-watts quiet as hell and power to spare.

Highly recommended!

Mark

"Brandon" <a@a.com> wrote:
>
>A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he had
>to replace it.
>I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted
here
>before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
>it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off completely.
>I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
>So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going
to
>purchase a new PS.
>I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
>My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local electronics
>store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with suggestions
>for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
>Thanks..
>B

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81051 is a reply to message #81036]

Fri, 02 March 2007 19:56

Chris Ludwig

Messages: 868
Registered: May 2006

Senior Member

HI Brandon,
Antec Neo550
Antec Phantom 500

Or any of the Thermal take Tough Power series
These are all quiet one. There are many high end server ones but they
sure ain't quiet...

DO NOT skimp on wattage or quality just for the quiet part. You will not
find a quality power supply under 100 bucks. I would not recommend
anything under 450 watts for a system made int he past 3 years,.
Shitty power supplies are cause many of peoples computer troubles. A
shitty power supply has the same effect on a computer that one would in
piece of pro audio gear. The power supply is one of the first areas
people try to cut corners on when it should be the last place. :)

Chris

Brandon wrote:

>A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he had
>to replace it.
>I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted here
>before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
>it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off completely.
>I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
>So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going to
>purchase a new PS.
>I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
>My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local electronics
>store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with suggestions
>for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
>Thanks..
>B
>
>

--
Chris Ludwig
ADK
chrisl@adkproaudio.com <mailto:chrisl@adkproaudio.com>
www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
(859) 635-5762

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81056 is a reply to message #81051]

Fri, 02 March 2007 21:38

brandon[2]
Messages: 380
Registered: June 2006

Senior Member

All,

I have been reading reviews and this is the best I have found so far that
gives me a warm fuzzy.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168171530 40
No I didnt pick it because of its positive reviews.
I picked it for its lack of negative reviews.
I looked at cheap to pricy PSUs.
I read the Cons first to get an idea of the manufacturing quality. If the
cons arent too bad I will read the pros.
This seems to have everything I need.
Not settled on it..it is just the first one that gives me a warm fuzzy.
Thanks
b

Chris Ludwig <chrisl@adkproaudio.com> wrote:
>HI Brandon,
>Antec Neo550
>Antec Phantom 500
>
>Or any of the Thermal take Tough Power series
>These are all quiet one. There are many high end server ones but they
>sure ain't quiet...
>
>
>DO NOT skimp on wattage or quality just for the quiet part. You will not

>find a quality power supply under 100 bucks. I would not recommend
>anything under 450 watts for a system made int he past 3 years,.
>Shitty power supplies are cause many of peoples computer troubles. A
>shitty power supply has the same effect on a computer that one would in

>piece of pro audio gear. The power supply is one of the first areas
>people try to cut corners on when it should be the last place. :)
>
>
>
>Chris
>
>
>Brandon wrote:
>
>>A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he had
>>to replace it.
>>I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted
here
>>before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
>>it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off completely.
>>I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
>>So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going
to
>>purchase a new PS.
>>I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
>>My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local
electronics
>>store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with
suggestions
>>for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
>>Thanks..
>>B
>>
>>
>
>--
>Chris Ludwig
>ADK
>chrisl@adkproaudio.com <mailto:chrisl@adkproaudio.com>
>www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
>(859) 635-5762

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81061 is a reply to message #81056]

Fri, 02 March 2007 21:47

Deej [4]

Messages: 1292
Registered: January 2007

Senior Member

and it's under $100.00?

oops!!.........NOT!!!

"Brandon" <a@a.com> wrote in message news:45e8fbdf$1@linux...
>
> All,
>
> I have been reading reviews and this is the best I have found so far that
> gives me a warm fuzzy.
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168171530 40
> No I didnt pick it because of its positive reviews.
> I picked it for its lack of negative reviews.
> I looked at cheap to pricy PSUs.
> I read the Cons first to get an idea of the manufacturing quality. If the
> cons arent too bad I will read the pros.
> This seems to have everything I need.
> Not settled on it..it is just the first one that gives me a warm fuzzy.
> Thanks
> b
>
>
>
>
>
> Chris Ludwig <chrisl@adkproaudio.com> wrote:
>>HI Brandon,
>>Antec Neo550
>>Antec Phantom 500
>>
>>Or any of the Thermal take Tough Power series
>>These are all quiet one. There are many high end server ones but they
>>sure ain't quiet...
>>
>>
>>DO NOT skimp on wattage or quality just for the quiet part. You will not
>
>>find a quality power supply under 100 bucks. I would not recommend
>>anything under 450 watts for a system made int he past 3 years,.
>>Shitty power supplies are cause many of peoples computer troubles. A
>>shitty power supply has the same effect on a computer that one would in
>
>>piece of pro audio gear. The power supply is one of the first areas
>>people try to cut corners on when it should be the last place. :)
>>
>>
>>
>>Chris
>>
>>
>>Brandon wrote:
>>
>>>A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he had
>>>to replace it.
>>>I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted
> here
>>>before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
>>>it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off
>>>completely.
>>>I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
>>>So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going
> to
>>>purchase a new PS.
>>>I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
>>>My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local
> electronics
>>>store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with
> suggestions
>>>for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
>>>Thanks..
>>>B
>>>
>>>
>>
>>--
>>Chris Ludwig
>>ADK
>>chrisl@adkproaudio.com <mailto:chrisl@adkproaudio.com>
>>www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
>>(859) 635-5762
>

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81063 is a reply to message #81056]

Fri, 02 March 2007 22:52

Chris Ludwig

Messages: 868
Registered: May 2006

Senior Member

Hi Brandon,
We use the Thermaltake EPS ones like this on our Opteron and Xeon
machines. We mainly use the 750 and 100watt one though ...:)
You would be good with this one.

Chris

Brandon wrote:

>All,
>
>I have been reading reviews and this is the best I have found so far that
>gives me a warm fuzzy.
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168171530 40
>No I didnt pick it because of its positive reviews.
>I picked it for its lack of negative reviews.
>I looked at cheap to pricy PSUs.
>I read the Cons first to get an idea of the manufacturing quality. If the
>cons arent too bad I will read the pros.
>This seems to have everything I need.
>Not settled on it..it is just the first one that gives me a warm fuzzy.
>Thanks
>b
>
>
>
>
>
>Chris Ludwig <chrisl@adkproaudio.com> wrote:
>
>
>>HI Brandon,
>>Antec Neo550
>>Antec Phantom 500
>>
>>Or any of the Thermal take Tough Power series
>>These are all quiet one. There are many high end server ones but they
>>sure ain't quiet...
>>
>>
>>DO NOT skimp on wattage or quality just for the quiet part. You will not
>>
>>
>
>
>
>>find a quality power supply under 100 bucks. I would not recommend
>>anything under 450 watts for a system made int he past 3 years,.
>>Shitty power supplies are cause many of peoples computer troubles. A
>>shitty power supply has the same effect on a computer that one would in
>>
>>
>
>
>
>>piece of pro audio gear. The power supply is one of the first areas
>>people try to cut corners on when it should be the last place. :)
>>
>>
>>
>>Chris
>>
>>
>>Brandon wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he had
>>>to replace it.
>>>I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted
>>>
>>>
>here
>
>
>>>before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
>>>it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off completely.
>>>I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
>>>So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going
>>>
>>>
>to
>
>
>>>purchase a new PS.
>>>I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
>>>My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local
>>>
>>>
>electronics
>
>
>>>store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with
>>>
>>>
>suggestions
>
>
>>>for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
>>>Thanks..
>>>B
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>--
>>Chris Ludwig
>>ADK
>>chrisl@adkproaudio.com <mailto:chrisl@adkproaudio.com>
>>www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
>>(859) 635-5762
>>
>>
>
>
>

--
Chris Ludwig
ADK
chrisl@adkproaudio.com <mailto:chrisl@adkproaudio.com>
www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
(859) 635-5762

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81080 is a reply to message #81061]

Sat, 03 March 2007 09:05

brandon[2]
Messages: 380
Registered: June 2006

Senior Member

Who said anything about $100???? ;-)
I started comparing the Efficiency rates and amperage on the rails and the
Cons people had etc..
This is the first that stands out to me.
I dont want more than I need, but I do want a rock solid PSU.
b

"DJ" <www.aarrrrggghhh!!!.com> wrote:
>and it's under $100.00?
>
>oops!!.........NOT!!!
>
>
>"Brandon" <a@a.com> wrote in message news:45e8fbdf$1@linux...
>>
>> All,
>>
>> I have been reading reviews and this is the best I have found so far that
>> gives me a warm fuzzy.
>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168171530 40
>> No I didnt pick it because of its positive reviews.
>> I picked it for its lack of negative reviews.
>> I looked at cheap to pricy PSUs.
>> I read the Cons first to get an idea of the manufacturing quality. If
the
>> cons arent too bad I will read the pros.
>> This seems to have everything I need.
>> Not settled on it..it is just the first one that gives me a warm fuzzy.
>> Thanks
>> b
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Chris Ludwig <chrisl@adkproaudio.com> wrote:
>>>HI Brandon,
>>>Antec Neo550
>>>Antec Phantom 500
>>>
>>>Or any of the Thermal take Tough Power series
>>>These are all quiet one. There are many high end server ones but they
>>>sure ain't quiet...
>>>
>>>
>>>DO NOT skimp on wattage or quality just for the quiet part. You will not
>>
>>>find a quality power supply under 100 bucks. I would not recommend
>>>anything under 450 watts for a system made int he past 3 years,.
>>>Shitty power supplies are cause many of peoples computer troubles. A
>>>shitty power supply has the same effect on a computer that one would in
>>
>>>piece of pro audio gear. The power supply is one of the first areas
>>>people try to cut corners on when it should be the last place. :)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Chris
>>>
>>>
>>>Brandon wrote:
>>>
>>>>A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he
had
>>>>to replace it.
>>>>I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted
>> here
>>>>before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
>>>>it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off
>>>>completely.
>>>>I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
>>>>So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going
>> to
>>>>purchase a new PS.
>>>>I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
>>>>My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local
>> electronics
>>>>store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with
>> suggestions
>>>>for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
>>>>Thanks..
>>>>B
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>--
>>>Chris Ludwig
>>>ADK
>>>chrisl@adkproaudio.com <mailto:chrisl@adkproaudio.com>
>>>www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
>>>(859) 635-5762
>>
>
>

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81081 is a reply to message #81080]

Sat, 03 March 2007 08:18

Deej [4]

Messages: 1292
Registered: January 2007

Senior Member

nevermind.......I must be hallucinating again

The one I pointed out is very quiet though, just in case you want to save
$100.00. Not completely silent, but definitely not loud. Anyway, my review
of it would have been much more positive than the ones on NewEgg.

;o)

"brandon" <a@a.com> wrote in message news:45e99cc2$1@linux...
>
> Who said anything about $100???? ;-)
> I started comparing the Efficiency rates and amperage on the rails and the
> Cons people had etc..
> This is the first that stands out to me.
> I dont want more than I need, but I do want a rock solid PSU.
> b
>
>
>
> "DJ" <www.aarrrrggghhh!!!.com> wrote:
>>and it's under $100.00?
>>
>>oops!!.........NOT!!!
>>
>>
>>"Brandon" <a@a.com> wrote in message news:45e8fbdf$1@linux...
>>>
>>> All,
>>>
>>> I have been reading reviews and this is the best I have found so far
>>> that
>>> gives me a warm fuzzy.
>>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168171530 40
>>> No I didnt pick it because of its positive reviews.
>>> I picked it for its lack of negative reviews.
>>> I looked at cheap to pricy PSUs.
>>> I read the Cons first to get an idea of the manufacturing quality. If
> the
>>> cons arent too bad I will read the pros.
>>> This seems to have everything I need.
>>> Not settled on it..it is just the first one that gives me a warm fuzzy.
>>> Thanks
>>> b
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Chris Ludwig <chrisl@adkproaudio.com> wrote:
>>>>HI Brandon,
>>>>Antec Neo550
>>>>Antec Phantom 500
>>>>
>>>>Or any of the Thermal take Tough Power series
>>>>These are all quiet one. There are many high end server ones but they
>>>>sure ain't quiet...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>DO NOT skimp on wattage or quality just for the quiet part. You will not
>>>
>>>>find a quality power supply under 100 bucks. I would not recommend
>>>>anything under 450 watts for a system made int he past 3 years,.
>>>>Shitty power supplies are cause many of peoples computer troubles. A
>>>>shitty power supply has the same effect on a computer that one would in
>>>
>>>>piece of pro audio gear. The power supply is one of the first areas
>>>>people try to cut corners on when it should be the last place. :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Chris
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Brandon wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he
> had
>>>>>to replace it.
>>>>>I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted
>>> here
>>>>>before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times
>>>>>before
>>>>>it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off
>>>>>completely.
>>>>>I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
>>>>>So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going
>>> to
>>>>>purchase a new PS.
>>>>>I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
>>>>>My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local
>>> electronics
>>>>>store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with
>>> suggestions
>>>>>for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
>>>>>Thanks..
>>>>>B
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Chris Ludwig
>>>>ADK
>>>>chrisl@adkproaudio.com <mailto:chrisl@adkproaudio.com>
>>>>www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
>>>>(859) 635-5762
>>>
>>
>>
>

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81085 is a reply to message #81045]

Sat, 03 March 2007 09:58

Gary Flanigan
Messages: 181
Registered: June 2006

Senior Member

"DJ" <www.aarrrrggghhh!!!.com> wrote:
> http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E168171710 18
>
>Just put one in my wife's new computer. Very quiet. Lots O'watts.
>
>cheap too.

I've never replaced a PS. Unlike a simple fan replacement, where there
are two wires to connect, the PS seems to have several dozen wires to connect
to all sorts of places :).
I ask because I have a very quiet room and a Magma in the closet which sounds
like a very loud vacuum cleaner. Is there a standard plug on the power supply
end which lets you leave all the many wires in place?
>
>;o)
>
>"Brandon" <a@a.com> wrote in message news:45e8b9e8$1@linux...
>>
>> A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he
had
>> to replace it.
>> I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted

>> here
>> before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
>> it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off
>> completely.
>> I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
>> So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going
to
>> purchase a new PS.
>> I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
>> My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local

>> electronics
>> store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with

>> suggestions
>> for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
>> Thanks..
>> B
>
>

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81286 is a reply to message #81045]

Wed, 07 March 2007 18:53

AlexPlasko

Messages: 211
Registered: September 2006

Senior Member

I have a thermaltake eps 750 watt in my video machine and the thing is
whisper quiet. 14 cm fan, 85% efficiency.
highly recommend it. i think they have a 1200 watt out now, with connectors
on the box, no more bungi cords in the box for that unused cable!
"DJ" <www.aarrrrggghhh!!!.com> wrote in message news:45e8dac1@linux...
> http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E168171710 18
>
> Just put one in my wife's new computer. Very quiet. Lots O'watts.
>
> cheap too.
>
> ;o)
>
> "Brandon" <a@a.com> wrote in message news:45e8b9e8$1@linux...
>>
>> A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he had
>> to replace it.
>> I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted
>> here
>> before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
>> it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off
>> completely.
>> I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
>> So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going
>> to
>> purchase a new PS.
>> I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
>> My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local
>> electronics
>> store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with
>> suggestions
>> for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
>> Thanks..
>> B
>
>

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Re: PS suggestions [message #81287 is a reply to message #81056]

Wed, 07 March 2007 21:11

Mark McDermott

Messages: 204
Registered: February 2006
Location: Portland, OR

Senior Member

Go with the RAIDMAX and save $50. Buy yourself a nice bottle of single malt
scotch or by the lady some flowers with the money you save.

Mark

"Brandon" <a@a.com> wrote:
>
>All,
>
>I have been reading reviews and this is the best I have found so far that
>gives me a warm fuzzy.
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E168171530 40
>No I didnt pick it because of its positive reviews.
>I picked it for its lack of negative reviews.
>I looked at cheap to pricy PSUs.
>I read the Cons first to get an idea of the manufacturing quality. If the
>cons arent too bad I will read the pros.
>This seems to have everything I need.
>Not settled on it..it is just the first one that gives me a warm fuzzy.
>Thanks
>b
>
>
>
>
>
>Chris Ludwig <chrisl@adkproaudio.com> wrote:
>>HI Brandon,
>>Antec Neo550
>>Antec Phantom 500
>>
>>Or any of the Thermal take Tough Power series
>>These are all quiet one. There are many high end server ones but they
>>sure ain't quiet...
>>
>>
>>DO NOT skimp on wattage or quality just for the quiet part. You will not
>
>>find a quality power supply under 100 bucks. I would not recommend
>>anything under 450 watts for a system made int he past 3 years,.
>>Shitty power supplies are cause many of peoples computer troubles. A
>>shitty power supply has the same effect on a computer that one would in
>
>>piece of pro audio gear. The power supply is one of the first areas
>>people try to cut corners on when it should be the last place. :)
>>
>>
>>
>>Chris
>>
>>
>>Brandon wrote:
>>
>>>A PS in comp I built for a friend blew some caps the other day and he
had
>>>to replace it.
>>>I have the same PS in my comp and if you guys recall I beleive I posted
>here
>>>before about how sometimes I have to hit the power button 9 times before
>>>it will boot up. The power will kick on for 1 sec and then go off completely.
>>>I was thinking that maybe my PS was flaking out too.
>>>So rather than risk it crapping out later and damaging my MB I am going
>to
>>>purchase a new PS.
>>>I need suggestions on good top of the line PSs.
>>>My friend ended up getting a Thermaltek at the suggestion of our local
>electronics
>>>store (Frys). I would like to keep it under 1 hundred, but hit me with
>suggestions
>>>for anything more if it is worth the extra cash for the quality.
>>>Thanks..
>>>B
>>>
>>>
>>
>>--
>>Chris Ludwig
>>ADK
>>chrisl@adkproaudio.com <mailto:chrisl@adkproaudio.com>
>>www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
>>(859) 635-5762
>

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