So my 500w fm2 enermax psu died yesterday, heard a popping sound and then smoke... smelled the psu and it stinks of burning electronics. So i know its dead, hope it didnt damage anything else. Any way im going to get a new one. Just have to order it. Had this psu for about 2 years really surprised it went. My system specs are as follows: cpu- e8400 c2d 3.0 ghz video card- 260 gtx 1 sata 7200 HD 4 gig ram (2 sticks) 1 ide dvd/cd burner asus pq5l board Nothing over clocked. I'm getting one of these psu's for sure because the price is right for me, they are: http://www.ultrax3.com/product_details.php?cPath=103&pPath=653&productID=655 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007 Even though the top one has more wats it not the best name i dont think so im leaning towards the earthwats. So which of these 2 would u suggest. TY
cpu- e8400 c2d 3.0 ghz
E8400 is 65 W
65/12=5,42A
video card- 260 gtx
Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) 182 W
182/12=15,2A
1 sata 7200 HD
Read/Write 6.80 Watts
6,8/12=0,6A
1 ide dvd/cd burner
Around 15-18W
18/12=1,5A
Total 12V= 23A
Pick something that will give you 30A on one 12v rail and you are good to go.
So my 500w fm2 enermax psu died yesterday, heard a popping sound and then smoke... smelled the psu and it stinks of burning electronics. So i know its dead, hope it didnt damage anything else. Any way im going to get a new one. Just have to order it. Had this psu for about 2 years really surprised it went. My system specs are as follows: cpu- e8400 c2d 3.0 ghz video card- 260 gtx 1 sata 7200 HD 4 gig ram (2 sticks) 1 ide dvd/cd burner asus pq5l board Nothing over clocked. I'm getting one of these psu's for sure because the price is right for me, they are: http://www.ultrax3.com/product_details.php?cPath=103&pPath=653&productID=655 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007 Even though the top one has more wats it not the best name i dont think so im leaning towards the earthwats. So which of these 2 would u suggest. TY
cpu- e8400 c2d 3.0 ghz
E8400 is 65 W
65/12=5,42A
video card- 260 gtx
Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) 182 W
182/12=15,2A
1 sata 7200 HD
Read/Write 6.80 Watts
6,8/12=0,6A
1 ide dvd/cd burner
Around 15-18W
18/12=1,5A
Total 12V= 23A
Pick something that will give you 30A on one 12v rail and you are good to go.
Even basic psu fulfills that. Single 12V rail isn't a necessity.
Corsair doesn't make any psus, they are rebranded seasonic and cwt psus.
This is 100% true. CWT and seasonic make some good psus. And the corsairs are cheaper. (On most sites, retail)
"Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one ..." - Thomas Paine
Yeah, from my view in most cases a basic PSU is enough.
I just pout single rail there as it makes alot, well, things easier. As one can end up with lets say 3 rails with 10A and that could be on the edge (sorry for exegerating to make my point with 3 rails on 10A). Although it depends on how they define multiple rails. That territory is a lttle fuzzy.
Originally posted by Orphes Originally posted by dfan Originally posted by Orphes Total 12V= 23A Pick something that will give you 30A on one 12v rail and you are good to go.
Even basic psu fulfills that. Single 12V rail isn't a necessity.
Yeah, from my view in most cases a basic PSU is enough. I just pout single rail there as it makes alot, well, things easier. As one can end up with lets say 3 rails with 10A and that could be on the edge (sorry for exegerating to make my point with 3 rails on 10A). Although it depends on how they define multiple rails. That territory is a lttle fuzzy.
Also most of the cheap PSU's that die pretty easily use multi-rail as a marketing point or to muddle the numbers up, single rail is very uncommon on cheap PSU's so going single rail is a decent way to steer toward quality.
Seriously, even half of that wattage would be overkill. I'll rather choose some decent know brand quality product than put up lottery by buying something like that.
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Very helpful and informative bunch. They helped me pick out a PSU and GPU over the holidays and everything works great.
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cpu- e8400 c2d 3.0 ghz
E8400 is 65 W
65/12=5,42A
video card- 260 gtx
Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) 182 W
182/12=15,2A
1 sata 7200 HD
Read/Write 6.80 Watts
6,8/12=0,6A
1 ide dvd/cd burner
Around 15-18W
18/12=1,5A
Total 12V= 23A
Pick something that will give you 30A on one 12v rail and you are good to go.
I'm so broke. I can't even pay attention.
"You have the right not to be killed"
cpu- e8400 c2d 3.0 ghz
E8400 is 65 W
65/12=5,42A
video card- 260 gtx
Maximum Graphics Card Power (W) 182 W
182/12=15,2A
1 sata 7200 HD
Read/Write 6.80 Watts
6,8/12=0,6A
1 ide dvd/cd burner
Around 15-18W
18/12=1,5A
Total 12V= 23A
Pick something that will give you 30A on one 12v rail and you are good to go.
Even basic psu fulfills that. Single 12V rail isn't a necessity.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008
This is 100% true. CWT and seasonic make some good psus. And the corsairs are cheaper. (On most sites, retail)
"Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one ..." - Thomas Paine
Even basic psu fulfills that. Single 12V rail isn't a necessity.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008
Yeah, from my view in most cases a basic PSU is enough.
I just pout single rail there as it makes alot, well, things easier. As one can end up with lets say 3 rails with 10A and that could be on the edge (sorry for exegerating to make my point with 3 rails on 10A). Although it depends on how they define multiple rails. That territory is a lttle fuzzy.
I'm so broke. I can't even pay attention.
"You have the right not to be killed"
nothing says PSU FAIL like the smell of "magic smoke" coming out from a PC's back case lol. I had that happen to me with my 1k watt BFG PSU.
3.4ghz Phenom II X4 965, 8GB PC12800 DDR3 GSKILL, EVGA 560GTX 2GB OC, 640GB HD SATA II, BFG 1000WATT PSU. MSI NF980-G65 TRI-SLI MOBO.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008
Yeah, from my view in most cases a basic PSU is enough.
I just pout single rail there as it makes alot, well, things easier. As one can end up with lets say 3 rails with 10A and that could be on the edge (sorry for exegerating to make my point with 3 rails on 10A). Although it depends on how they define multiple rails. That territory is a lttle fuzzy.
Also most of the cheap PSU's that die pretty easily use multi-rail as a marketing point or to muddle the numbers up, single rail is very uncommon on cheap PSU's so going single rail is a decent way to steer toward quality.
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx
I've had this one for just under 2 years now, runs fine.
Seriously, even half of that wattage would be overkill. I'll rather choose some decent know brand quality product than put up lottery by buying something like that.