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squall_01

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    PSU Question
    « on: June 21, 2009, 02:36:44 PM »
    Was wondering if this was an okay psu.  It meets what I need it for but its fairly cheap an wonder if it was okay to get Logisys 550W 20+4-pin ATX PSU w/SATA  http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=PS550A-BK&cat=PWR 

    Not that I mind just wondered if these were okay or not.
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    Re: PSU Question
    « Reply #1 on: June 21, 2009, 03:16:49 PM »
    Never scrimp on PSU's...you should expect to pay 40 to 50 Bucks for a decent one and upwards of that for something bullet proof...
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      Re: PSU Question
      « Reply #2 on: June 21, 2009, 04:11:44 PM »
      i aggree with patio , most pc problems can apparently be traced back to a bad PSU

      have a look at the OCZ StealthXStream 600W

      Thats what they have on the PC gamer magaznes test rig

      That cost £62
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      Re: PSU Question
      « Reply #3 on: June 21, 2009, 04:44:49 PM »
      My last 3 PSU's were OCZ's......rock solid ...zero issues.
      I now recommend them to my Customers...
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        Re: PSU Question
        « Reply #4 on: June 21, 2009, 06:09:12 PM »
        I figured that a little bit but seemed like a good deal, I can look at them again but thats the one I liked best.
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          Re: PSU Question
          « Reply #5 on: June 22, 2009, 03:56:51 AM »
          These were marked down just so you know.
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            Re: PSU Question
            « Reply #6 on: June 23, 2009, 07:38:30 AM »
            The thing I keep coming back to with my own PSU searching is looking at the +12v amp rating.  When you've identified every other PC part you want, take a look at the power requirements of the biggest power draw (usually the GPU).  That will let you know what size PSU to get. If you can't find the amp spec for a PSU, I'd skip it.

            Newegg has been having some great sales on top quality PSU's for months, especially in the 550-750W range. 

            What you don't want to do is buy a PSU that turns out to be inadequate for three reasons.
            1. It may work but with a shortened life.
            2. It will pick an inopportune moment to die.
            3. When (not if) it dies, it is more likely to take another component(s) down with it.

            Good luck!
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            Re: PSU Question
            « Reply #7 on: June 23, 2009, 07:03:55 PM »
            Like said already, I'd first look at the wattage rating to see what you're getting, then the 12V rail amp rating, then see what brand you have (is it name brand, a no name brand or a brand that's not good) and then maybe hop onto newegg for customer ratings.  ;D
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              Re: PSU Question
              « Reply #8 on: June 29, 2009, 01:31:07 PM »
              ah okay, I kind of know what you mean then.  At any rate not sure what I need here.  I just know that I need a basic atx 20+ 4 pin psu but there's like six an what not.  Going threw newegg.
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              Re: PSU Question
              « Reply #9 on: June 29, 2009, 02:09:31 PM »
              also be sure your PSU you get fits into your case. Don't get one that' either won't fit into your case 'cuz it's too big or one that's smaller than case size and therefore a problem.
              « Last Edit: June 29, 2009, 05:07:22 PM by 2x3i5x »
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                Re: PSU Question
                « Reply #10 on: June 29, 2009, 04:16:37 PM »
                I tried but couldnt find one there Type[ATX ],Maximum Power[501 - 600W ],Main Connector[20+4Pin ],  least I think not too sure.
                « Last Edit: June 30, 2009, 05:37:10 PM by squall_01 »
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                  Re: PSU Question
                  « Reply #11 on: June 30, 2009, 05:54:22 PM »
                  thought I lost this, I dont know were else to try here.
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                  Re: PSU Question
                  « Reply #12 on: June 30, 2009, 07:16:26 PM »
                  Quote from: squall_01 on June 30, 2009, 05:54:22 PM
                  thought I lost this, I dont know were else to try here.

                  What do you mean?
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                    Re: PSU Question
                    « Reply #13 on: July 01, 2009, 05:19:24 AM »
                    ment that I had edited this an misplaced it in the mass.
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                    Re: PSU Question
                    « Reply #14 on: July 01, 2009, 08:10:07 AM »
                    Quote from: Quantos on June 30, 2009, 07:16:26 PM
                    What do you mean?

                    He just wants to bump his topic.
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