Antec Power Supply Dead?? How to test?

[RollingThunder]

Thanks guys...Ah..I know of that feature, but didn't know that's what it is called. The CX is nice, all cables sleeved, good review, great price w/rebate..But may not be able to wait to receive it..May have to get something local.

Viper,

The Antec Earthwatts is fine if you're pressed to get one now.

 

[Viper69]

Viper,

The Antec Earthwatts is fine if you're pressed to get one now.

Thanks, I'm going to get it.

I hope when I put it in, my computer fires up. If it doesn't crap!

 

[Viper69]

Thanks, I'm going to get it.

I hope when I put it in, my computer fires up. If it doesn't crap!

Once I get the new power supply, which would you recommend:

1. Reconnecting it to everything and firing it up.

2. Just attaching the 20pin to the mobo and see what happens

3. Attaching it to a fan, and see if it starts, and if so, test the voltages via the 20 pin with my multimeter.

 

[Viper69]

Thanks, I'm going to get it.

I hope when I put it in, my computer fires up. If it doesn't crap!

My old True 430W (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1287 had 2 fans (1 small, 1 large). This PSU only has a smaller one. I hope it works as well.

I have a question regarding the following I found in the Antec manual for the new PSU. I assume this is for newer boards,?? as my board doesn't have this type of connection. If that's the case, why was there a change? or what advantage does it provide if any. Just curious, this doesn't mean my board won't fire up, right??? Just sounds weird.

"Connect the 8-pin or 4-pin ATX12V connector for the CPU to the appropriate connector on your motherboard. If your motherboard has an 8-pin socket with a cover on some of the openings, we recommend that you remove the cover and use the 8-pin connector.
Note: Please also refer to your motherboard user’s manual for any special instructions."

Manual>> http://www.antec.com/pdf/manuals/EA-430D_Green_manual_EN.pdf

 

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Just noticed you have an A7N8X - that's an ancient 5V based motherboard. The EA-430D isn't designed to power it with a combined 3.3V/5V rating of only 115W. It may not be able to do it.

These types of boards are so old now, there likely aren't a lot of options for them out there anymore. Look for a combined 3.3V/5V rating (all decent units will have this listed on the label somewhere) of around 180W. I'd help look, but I have two review samples to test today.

 

[RollingThunder]

Just noticed you have an A7N8X - that's an ancient 5V based motherboard. The EA-430D isn't designed to power it with a combined 3.3V/5V rating of only 115W. It may not be able to do it.

These types of boards are so old now, there likely aren't a lot of options for them out there anymore. Look for a combined 3.3V/5V rating (all decent units will have this listed on the label somewhere) of around 180W. I'd help look, but I have two review samples to test today.

OW,

You're correct and I think we completely overlooked that. Let me see if I can find a short list for him............


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103915 (200w 3 & 5v)

 

[Oklahoma Wolf]

That one would be perfect.

 

[Viper69]

Just noticed you have an A7N8X - that's an ancient 5V based motherboard. The EA-430D isn't designed to power it with a combined 3.3V/5V rating of only 115W. It may not be able to do it.

These types of boards are so old now, there likely aren't a lot of options for them out there anymore. Look for a combined 3.3V/5V rating (all decent units will have this listed on the label somewhere) of around 180W. I'd help look, but I have two review samples to test today.

It powered up my board, and everything seems to be working fine from what I can tell. I haven't tested the peripherals yet however.

The only recurring problem I'm having is when I turn on the computer, the little "Found New Hardware" balloon pops up on the lower right of the system tray.

It reads found new hardware "Multimedia Audio Controller"

I THINK that's because I pulled the CMOS battery out to test its voltage maybe????

In any event, it's annoying, and I cannot get it to stop. When I click "find software" It just keeps searching and searching.

I wonder if the Audio controller it's referring to is the on board audio chip set, which I never use???

OR, my trusty old SB Live 5.1 sound bard. I have plugged my 2.1 speakers into the card and I can play mp3 files and video files from the hard drive w/sound w/out a problem.

Any ideas guys???

 

[EarthDog]

Likely. Disable it in the bios.

 

[Viper69]

Likely. Disable it in the bios.

Done..thanks!