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Constantinos
01-22-04, 07:13 PM
I ordered this PSU from newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-982&catalog=58&depa=1

Apperently it isnt ATX even though when i searched for ATX PSUs it showed up. It is for a server because it dosnt have 4 pin square 12v or 24pin ATX connecter. Will newegg allow me to RMA this for another PSU without charging me a restocking fee? Like could i exchange it for another PSU? Which PSU should i get cause i was gonna overclock an XP 2400+ w/ 1 gb mushkin pc3500 lvl2.

Top Hat Theater
01-22-04, 08:33 PM
In this instance, just deny the package when it gets to you and it will be sent back to Newegg. In my experience, they just refund the total amount provided that the package was never opened. For your system, you might want to consider a 350w or larger PSU from Antec (TruPower line), Fortron, or Sparkle (basically the same as Fortron).

~THT

Absolute Zero
01-22-04, 08:40 PM
make sure you get a namebrand, only the best ones can keep the voltages up there and give you the current you need. my austin is terrible, horrible, and also not very good.

Constantinos
01-22-04, 08:56 PM
I already got the package. I didnt know it wasnt a non-ATX PSU until i opened it and saw the connectors. I e-mailed them and they said they would waive the restockign fee if i order another PSU.

Will the 400 watt fortron/sparkle PSUs with active PFC be good?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-974&catalog=58&depa=1

Top Hat Theater
01-23-04, 12:34 AM
Yes. Fortron/Sparkle underrate their PSUs by as much as 100w so that unit should be more than adequate for your purposes. For future reference, the combined output of the 3.3 and 5v rails should be at least 220w in a stock system. This amount should be 240w or higher for overclocked systems.

~THT

Constantinos
01-23-04, 03:04 PM
Ok, thanks.