Psu

[Nate89]

my friend is wanting to upgrade his computer a bit and one of the things is the power supply and he was thinkin about gettin a diable 550 watt psu from tiger PSU (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=541436&CatId=1079)
take a look at it and tell me ur thoughts on it thanks guys

[Conan]

Stay away from never heard of PSU brands. Go with Enermax, Antec, Thermaltake, OCZ.

[FastGame]

I agree with Conan

I think PS are the most important, I use the same judgement as I would MB, video cards, ram & the likes. stay with proven name brands IMO.

[Nate89]

ok thanks guys...but how do u know they arent just a undiscovered brand yet that actually is awesome?

[Conan]

ok thanks guys...but how do u know they arent just a undiscovered brand yet that actually is awesome?

Just take a look at the ampere ratings. That Diablo PSU rated at 550 watts only delivers 20 amps on the +12 volt line. In comparison, my Enermax 430 watt PSU delivers 33 amps.

[FastGame]

ok thanks guys...but how do u know they arent just a undiscovered brand yet that actually is awesome?
We don't, we let others do the beta testing :p if it proves out then we throw it in our "proven name brands " list ;)

[cash_site]

We don't, we let others do the beta testing :p if it proves out then we throw it in our "proven name brands " list ;)
But isnt that you? :p

[Nate89]

confusion has arisen in my mind....u talk about the 12v rail being low and at anandtech they recomend the thermaltake power supply and gave it their editors choice award but at tigerdirect i looked at it and heres what i found
ThermalTake
+3.3V-30A
+5V-40A
+12V-18A
-12V-0.8A
-5V-0.3A
+5VSB2A
thermaltake (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1104460&CatId=1079)

Diablo
+3.3V-28A
+5V450A
+12V-20A
-12V-0.8A
-5V-0.5A
+5VSB -2A
Diablo (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=541436&CatId=1079)

so what i see here is that the diablo has a better 12v rail...and isnt the 12v rail for pentium users..because if thats the case then it wouldnt really apply to me beacuse im all out AMD and the only other difference is that the 3.3v rail is less by 2A...so if u can answer this please do

[Tinker]

"As a general rule of thumb, if a PSU looks too cheap to be true, it is exactly that. This is why you should stick to well known manufacturers. Seek a recommendation from a friend, read them specifications very carefully, read as many reviews as possible, and ask at BE".

If you read this guide (http://www.bleedinedge.com/guides/psu_select/psu_select_01.html) from bleedinedge.com you will see what Conan and FG are talking about.

[FastGame]

Nice link Tinker :)

Nate89 here's a Good PS (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-104-968&depa=0) that has proven its self in the OC circles, has adjustable pots and the price isn't bad.

[Zak8022]

well, i have that Diablo PSU, and havent had any problems for the past year. plus, it matched my Diablo Tek Case. lol.

however, its on my list of things to upgrade when i get around (read: get money) to do so. i want to get a better mainstream brand like the ones that have been mentioned.

[Nate89]

i know this probably gets annoying but what about this one? it comes in an Aspire case that im thinkin about getting so that i dont have to buy a psu also Aspire 500w psu (http://www.envynews.com/index.php?ID=588)

[bhxtyrant]

Im thinking about getting that one as well.It comes with the 500w PSU and 5 fans.Very nice looking case.Only complaing ive seen about it is the lights are bright.Also has the built is CPU and MOBO sensor and front temperature display which is nice if you want to OC a pc.

[Nate89]

yes thats probably the same one i was lookin at and i want the TZ vets to help me out here on wheather or not i should get another psu or not if thats the case i may just buy the case off ebay since they sell them without the psu's and cheaper ASPIRE X-Navigator (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-144-089&depa=0)

[bhxtyrant]

yep thats the one.good luck with that.

[FastGame]

I haven't heard any negative reports about the Aspire. I'm sure it'll work fine, if it doesn't the buy a better brand.

[Nate89]

ok cool all other thoughts are appriciated too if anyone has tried the aspire psu please tlel me how its workin for u

[bhxtyrant]

Heres the power supply specs for the guys that know alot about PSU's hope it helps :)

http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/11-144-090-09.JPG

[FastGame]

The spec's look pretty good.

I'm sure most of the PS will work just fine in most of the PC's, I just think the power supply should be viewed the same as other hardware. Everyone seems to want the fastest CPU, killer video card and screaming Ram. Yet when it comes to the one thing that powers all this, people want to skimp or see what they can get by with. If everyone used the Power Supply attitude towards everything else we'd all still be running P II's

Thats my opinion. Due to my profession I'm an electrical type of guy and when I buy hardware the PS is on the top of my list.

In reality it all comes down to what type of PC you have and what type of work the PC is used for.

An overclocked game rig has no leeway, you either buy the best proven hardware or spend your time in forums asking for help, even the "best" is no guarantee you won't need help.

A regular game rig has some leeway, maybe ?

A desktop home/office PC prolly can run forever on what it came with.

Everyone decides what they do with their hard earned $$$, as long as you research whats the best for your budget, you'll likely come out a winner :)

[Zak8022]

FG, i agree completely. despite be being guilty of getting a less-than-great psu... i still agree wholeheartedly.

[Nate89]

Due to my profession I'm an electrical type of guy

what is ur profession? sorry to bring up an old thread but hey im just curious

[Conan]

what is ur profession? sorry to bring up an old thread but hey im just curious

FG is an electrician.

[cash_site]

FG is an electrician.
LOL, yeah he comes up with the Bright Ideas :p

[FastGame]

LOL, yeah he comes up with the Bright Ideas :p
yeah and if you don't watch it I might come up with some that are Shocking ;) :p

[Nate89]

lol cool im still in highschool and i was thinkin about goin to another school here in town cause i can get training for an electrician and get college cradits...how do u like ur job FG?

[Conan]

how do u like ur job FG?

It was fun until he got electrocuted.

[FastGame]

It was fun until he got electrocuted.
hahaha, I think when you get "electrocuted" you die :p

how do u like ur job FG?

I liked it alot till a lead lined wall fell and crushed my neck.

I wasn't the kind of electrician that wired houses & stuff like that. I did things like submarine bases, air force bases, missile command centers, hospitals and industrial jobs.

Most of my life I played pool for a living and only worked when I went broke :eek:

Go to school ;) if not then learn a trade :)

[Nate89]

I liked it alot till a lead lined wall fell and crushed my neck.


that sucks....so are u now in a wheelshair and all that or what?....how many...if any years did u go to college?....lol talkin about jobs in a hardware forum

[Tinker]

The PSU in question does have over voltage and heat protection as well.

Tiger Direct (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=905179&Sku=A107-2000&SRCCODE=WEBSD&CMP=OTC-SMARTERDEALS)