Need new PSU is this any good?

[xb0xb0y]

So my system died today. Originally I thought it was the UPS. Computer went dead and the UPS kept beeping. So I unplugged the computer from the UPS and directly into the wall socket … bad move on my part. Zap … POOF!!!

Hopefully I didn't fry my whole system, and only need a PSU to get it back up and running.

My rig isn't anything special. No power hungry GPU, I don't game or anything. It's a intel E4400 O/C 2.6ghz, integrated video on an Asus P5LD2-VM, 2 Sata drives and one optical drive.

I work/live in Markham so I want to pick up something local at lunch time or after work tomorrow. Would this do?

http://infonec.ca/site/main.php?module=detail&id=16966

I don't want to spend too much but want something reasonably reliable brand with decent quality.

[darkprince]

400Watt is average for standard computer rig. If you're plan to upgrade into a gaming comp or something then you might want to consider 500 or 700 Watt.

But 430Watt is more then enough for your comp.

[board123]

Actually, a good 400-500W is enough for most "gaming" systems. The first system in my sig only draws around 240W (285W from the wall).

To the OP: I suggest you go for something more reputable, like this
http://infonec.ca/site/main.php?module=detail&id=353559

[xb0xb0y]

So thermaltake isn't a good brand? i thought it was.

if i go with the OCZ, how's about this one that's 500w?

http://cty.ca/ProductDetails.asp?pid=2575

My old PSU was only 350W, but it worked for a good year or 2. I think adding the 2nd 750gb hard drive is what did it in! But with even that in my system it was a working fine for a few months. :P

How about Enermax, is that a good brand?

http://cty.ca/ProductDetails.asp?pid=717

[board123]

It depends on the model. Thermaltake Toughpower is generally pretty good, but those are the high-end models.

That OCZ PC P&C is better than the StealthXStream.

Enermax Noisetakers are pretty solid power supplies. Pretty much all Enermax units are good.

[xb0xb0y]

so OCZ StealthXStream isn't as good as the PC Power&Cooling models? I guess that makes sense since the 430w PC P&C is priced about the same as the 500w SXS.

Thing is, I found a $20 rebate form for the 500W SXS on infonec. Which brings the price down to about $40. Is the model okay? or should i stay away from it?

[terrybear]

[QUOTE=board123;7222535]That OCZ PC P&C is better than the StealthXStream.[QUOTE]

I agree OCZ/PC P&C are the ones ya want & that stealthXsteme is not as good as a gamextreme or otherwise from them. look at gettin like even the gamextreme 600 http://infonec.ca/site/main.php?module=detail&id=16664

[xb0xb0y]

i think i'll go with the Enermax 420w EG425P-VE for $49 at CanadaComputers and $53 at CTY. what do you guys say?

http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=006321&cid=PS.808

http://cty.ca/ProductDetails.asp?pid=717

or should i still stick with the OCZ PC P&C 420W?

[board123]

Either will work just fine. I used to have a Noisetaker 420W and it ran without a hitch for two years.

[tdotcbc84]

If you ask me...
I'd only buy

1. Seasonic
2. Corsair
3. PCP&C
4. New Enermax Models (not the old ones!)

can't go with these brands!

[board123]

4. New Enermax Models (not the old ones!)
How old is "old"? All of their stuff since the Noisetaker series have been very good, and Noisetaker was first introduced 4 years ago. Enermax was one of the first companies to start selling performance power supplies on the consumer market.

[mysticalinfluence]

That's craptastic power supply get Corsair CMPSU-450VX 450Watt atleast. I wouldn't let that Thermaltake power supply with 16 amps on the 12 volt rails power my toaster little own my computer.

Corsair CMPSU-450VX 450Watt : http://infonec.ca/site/main.php?module=detail&id=350196

[FerrisB]

Either will work just fine. I used to have a Noisetaker 420W and it ran without a hitch for two years.

so it died after 2 years? I would say thats a crappy PSU. A quality power supply should last at least 5-6 years IMO. I only put silverstone or seasonic PSU's in any system I build. Easier that dealing with the crappy $20 PSU's that are unstable and die in 6 months.

[ASharp]

so it died after 2 years? I would say thats a crappy PSU. A quality power supply should last at least 5-6 years IMO. I only put silverstone or seasonic PSU's in any system I build. Easier that dealing with the crappy $20 PSU's that are unstable and die in 6 months.

I think he meant that he only used it for 2 years before he either a) stopped using it or b) got rid of it for something newer/better. I doubt he would be recommending them if it had died after just 2 years.

[board123]

so it died after 2 years? I would say thats a crappy PSU. A quality power supply should last at least 5-6 years IMO. I only put silverstone or seasonic PSU's in any system I build. Easier that dealing with the crappy $20 PSU's that are unstable and die in 6 months.
I sold it and bought a Silverstone Element because it has 2 PCI-E connectors and the new EPS12V connector. The old Noisetakers only had the 4-pin auxiliary and 1 PCI-E connector.

Like ASharp said, why would I recommend it if it died on me?

[xb0xb0y]

thanks for everyone's input. i think i'll pick up the enermax after work. hopefully that's all i need and nothing else on my rig is toast. but if it is, then this PSU will go into a Q6600 project then.

[subliminal]

Yeah, the Thermaltake TR-series are total ass. I think I had this one or the 420w one and it couldn't run my system and it kept crashing and resetting itself. I switched to a FSP 400w and it runs real quiet.

[xb0xb0y]

picked up the enermax at CC just now. huge box and thing weighs a ton! popped it in and all is good! thanx for everyone's help!

[board123]

I value efficiency a lot because an efficient power supply generally correlates with good quality and design.