Basic guide for the right power supply

[ssb1551]

I know!!I ws jus lettin him know his options!!

coz couldn't find any Gigabyte PSU lower than 460W n thts for 2.2k!!

 

[coderunknown]

Guys need to buy a 350w power supply for a X4 based system without GPU, I was recommended FSP Saga II, but its not available here in Ahmedabad. Please recommend and alternative for about 1500Rs. Nothing more than that.

Please reply quickly. Thanks.

one possible option is Gigabyte 400W. forgotten the full name. but as FSP isn't available, i doubt you'll be able find Gigabyte. last option & least recommended is VIP Gold 400W.

 

[ssb1551]

^^tried to look in so many sites abt Giga 400W Sam but cudn't find it!!Hope OP is lucky to find at his place!!

 

[The Sorcerer]

VIP Gold 400W.

Scrap of metal. Avoid it should be!!! Same for newer silver ones/zebronics.

 

[Neeraj Sahai]

One PSU poll you might be interested in ....
Which True Power Supply Unit (SMPS) You Think is The Best Quality and at a Justified Price Tag?

 

[The Sorcerer]

^^ lol psu don't run based on popular choices . Can't afford a decent power supply for the system, you are bound to get a hard hit on your investment. Buying power supplies based on brand is simply stupid thing to do. You're not buying a pair of jeans, are you?

 

[Gollum]

^^ lol psu don't run based on popular choices . Can't afford a decent power supply for the system, you are bound to get a hard hit on your investment. Buying power supplies based on brand is simply stupid thing to do. You're not buying a pair of jeans, are you?

i agree with you and your effort to explain things but that was a spam post.

 

[asingh]

@Neeraj:
Please quote with extreme prejudice. Thanks.

 

[Gollum]

@Neeraj:
Please quote with extreme prejudice. Thanks.

lol dude its a spam bot. Check its posting history.

 

[skeletor]

lol dude its a spam bot. Check its posting history.

No, it is human spam.

 

[ssb1551]

^^..

 

[siddarthmallya]

cabinets with SMPS

are iball , mercury etc cabinets with 450watts smps safe ?
can we install a graphic card with those smps ?
is there any risk ? is it safe ?

 

[ssb1551]

^^HELLLLL NOOOOOOOOO!!!
Dunno much abt iBall Sprinter tho!!

 

[asingh]

are iball , mercury etc cabinets with 450watts smps safe ?
can we install a graphic card with those smps ?
is there any risk ? is it safe ?

These PSUs are of sub standard quality. Not recommended to install a discrete GPU using these power supplies. Just that the ratings which are stamped on the units -- will not be delivered. Your system is at risk. The problem can propagate to other components, resulting in failure/burn out. Best to avoid. Hope this helps.

 

[coderunknown]

in simple term: buy good PSU (mayn't be best, but at least safe) now or buy a new PSU + a new HDD + new pair of ram +.............. and the list continues.

 

[daemonix]

amd phenom II 945
asus m4a785tm
ati radeon HD 5670 1GB ddr5
4GB ram
500GB HDD
..........................
now , i repeatedly asked the dealer if i needed one of those premium smps.. like cooler master n all... and he insisted dat it wudnt be necessary.. m not having ny probs yet.. par after gaming for a few hours.. the smps sounds more like a chopper blade.. becomes real noisy.. m worried.. .. how do i fix this ? and how much wud it cost me ..

ps: i have a APC ups (back ups rs 500)

 

[Gollum]

amd phenom II 945
asus m4a785tm
ati radeon HD 5670 1GB ddr5
4GB ram
500GB HDD
..........................
now , i repeatedly asked the dealer if i needed one of those premium smps.. like cooler master n all... and he insisted dat it wudnt be necessary.. m not having ny probs yet.. par after gaming for a few hours.. the smps sounds more like a chopper blade.. becomes real noisy.. m worried.. .. how do i fix this ? and how much wud it cost me ..

ps: i have a APC ups (back ups rs 500)

get a new powersupply. Your current psu can't handle it. The comp guy is a fool trying to sell scrap metal. Get a good psu from reputed brands like corsair, gigabyte or fsp. A 450w psu with 80+ certification is a must.

 

[ssb1551]

amd phenom II 945
asus m4a785tm
ati radeon HD 5670 1GB ddr5
4GB ram
500GB HDD
..........................
now , i repeatedly asked the dealer if i needed one of those premium smps.. like cooler master n all... and he insisted dat it wudnt be necessary.. m not having ny probs yet.. par after gaming for a few hours.. the smps sounds more like a chopper blade.. becomes real noisy.. m worried.. .. how do i fix this ? and how much wud it cost me ..

ps: i have a APC ups (back ups rs 500)

Since u hv HD5670 u can get Corsair CX400W for 2.7k!

 

[vwad]

How good are Seasonic and Silverstone brands as for PSUs ?

 

[coderunknown]

get a new powersupply. Your current psu can't handle it. The comp guy is a fool trying to sell scrap metal. Get a good psu from reputed brands like corsair, gigabyte or fsp. A 450w psu with 80+ certification is a must.

even FSP Saga II 350W will do but that will close his upgrade path. he should get FSP Saga II 400W or Gigabyte Superb 460W. these are the bare minimum he should consider if he wants an open upgrade path.