:Buying a PSU, a little help. thx

ViewtifulMonkey · Jan 26, 2004

I am planing to get a P4 next month, 3.0 Ghz and I dont have much to spend on a PSU, prob around $50 or below. I saw this one on newegg for $35

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-163-005&catalog=58&depa=1

will this one get the job done? also, im looking for a 400 or above.

Dr. Strangelove · Jan 26, 2004

Having recently experienced what I thought was a power supply issue I did a lot of research for the best supply for the money and came to the conclusion the the best bet was either a Fortron or Sparkle PSU. Best Bang for the buck!

Oklahoma Wolf · Jan 26, 2004

I would suggest the Sparkle (Fortron) 350w at Newegg for $38, or the 120mm fan version for $39. Either will outpower the Powmax handily. If cash weren't so tight, the Fortron 530w or Antec Truepowers above 430w would be better if you plan to overclock.

ViewtifulMonkey · Jan 26, 2004

if it says AMD XP RDY, will using a P4 with it be a problem?

Oklahoma Wolf · Jan 26, 2004

On the Powmax or the Fortrons? The Fortrons are proven performers and tend to exceed their ratings by quite a bit (many people are running dual AMD setups with them). I also rarely hear about them failing. They should have no problem with a P4 unless you're running a massive overclock on them, which is why I suggested the 530w if you have the cash.

Powmax, OTOH, are just one step above Deer which is arguably the worst there is. High failure rate, and many times they don't meet their label ratings.

djpeetur · Jan 27, 2004

antec 350w would be fine . running alot get 400 or above.

Sharkman · Jan 27, 2004

If you look at getting a Sparkle, which in some cases can be chaeper than a Fortron, make sure it has FSP in the item number. The other Sparkle PSU's without the FSP are of substandard quality. the FSP350-60PN from either Fortron or Sparkle are both rated for P4 and AMD systems. These PSU's are the same just with different maker labels on them. It has been tested to produce inexcess of 400 watts.

larrymoencurly · Jan 27, 2004

Powmax, OTOH, are just one step above Deer which is arguably the worst there is.

Powmax has gotten worse and now may be as bad as Deer, as can be seen in these photos:

Current Raidmax, old Powmax

New Powmax

Oklahoma Wolf · Jan 27, 2004

Ugh - except for the heatsinks, that new Powmax looks about as well made as the 250w Deer I have sitting next to me... not good

Not sure I care for the Raidmax in the other pic either, but at least the main filter caps are a little bigger.

larva · Jan 27, 2004

Get one of these:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-962

http://www.fortron-source.com/proddetail.asp?linenumber=79

Oklahoma Wolf · Jan 27, 2004

larva said:
Get one of these:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-962

http://www.fortron-source.com/proddetail.asp?linenumber=79

Awesome! Been waiting for Fortron to design a 400w unit with an improved 12v and 120mm fan, and now it's here... this one's about perfect for a P4 system.

I now have a strong temptation to replace my CWT with one - the Fortron would be a lot quieter

ViewtifulMonkey · Jan 27, 2004

quick noobie question on that forton, wont the fan be blocked by the top part of the case?

Oklahoma Wolf · Jan 27, 2004

The fan should be facing downwards.

ViewtifulMonkey · Jan 27, 2004

<--- noob

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