blur storm ii 500w psu

[jonnyp1993]

Hi, just being reading about dodgy psu's and how they can wipe your system out when they go wrong.


I have a blue storm ii 500watt psu, it has 6 Molex, 4 sata, 1 24, 1 4pin, 2 Pcie and 1 8 pcie.

Has anyone got one or used one before ?

I read some reviews a while back and they was all good reviews.

I can't afford my system to have a melt down hence why I'm asking

 

[snips86x]

Nope, but would recommend you replace it with something a little more 'stable'.

 

[jonnyp1993]

Can you recommend one for someone who dosnt have a lot money lol

 

[Idleman]

It`s an FSP unit.
Going by the reviews it`s not very efficient when it gets hot. Also has no MOV, which gives better protection against power surges.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story3&reid=84

I would be inclined to get a decent Brand unit and just keep this for emergencies or use it in a low budget build.

 

[Idleman]

Can you recommend one for someone who dosnt have a lot money lol

How much money?

 

[jonnyp1993]

Lol, not a lot maybe 40-50 but cheaper the better

 

[Ethermaster]

One of these ....

YOUR BASKET
1 x Thermaltake Smart 530W '80 Plus' Power Supply £49.99
1 x XFX Pro 450W Core Edition '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £39.95
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430W V2 '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020046-UK) £39.95
Total : £140.99 (includes shipping : £9.25).

 

[Idleman]

Lol, not a lot maybe 40-50 but cheaper the better

12 more posts and you qualify for free shipping.

 

[jonnyp1993]

12 more posts and you qualify for free shipping.

Lol how cool is that

 

[Idleman]

Lol how cool is that

£10`s worth.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Thermaltake Smart 530W '80 Plus' Power Supply £49.99
Total : £59.89 (includes shipping : £8.25).

 

[jonnyp1993]

Thats more exspensive , i think i will get the corsair one, i like corsair gear

Thanks for the help

 

[Idleman]

Thats more exspensive , i think i will get the corsair one, i like corsair gear

Thanks for the help

With free shipping, it the Smart 530W will only cost £49.99.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430W V2 '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020046-UK) £39.95
Total : £50.45 (includes shipping : £8.75).

 

[olivier renault]

TBH, you will be better off with the Thermaltake or the XFX (Pro 550W would be my choice). The Corsair isn't really designed with high power graphics cards in mind, although it will take a 5770 no problem, should you upgrade, you will want something with more power on the 12 volt rail.

Keep your old PSU as a backup.

 

[jonnyp1993]

Good point... hmmm choices! Will see what my wallet says end of week lol

 

[Ethermaster]

Remember that on Wednesdays the "this week only deals" change so you maybe able to bag yourself a bargain

 

[Idleman]

Good point... hmmm choices! Will see what my wallet says end of week lol

Well I`m sure you can post another nine times before then.

 

[PapaLazaru]

The fact hat it is called a Blue Storm II should be enough in itself to know it is crap.

 

[Idleman]

TBH, you will be better off with the Thermaltake or the XFX (Pro 550W would be my choice). The Corsair isn't really designed with high power graphics cards in mind, although it will take a 5770 no problem, should you upgrade, you will want something with more power on the 12 volt rail.

Keep your old PSU as a backup.

Sadly, OCUK no longer stock the Pro 550W.

 

[Idleman]

The fact hat it is called a Blue Storm II should be enough in itself to know it is crap.

Don`t beat around the bush, just come straight to the point.

 

[olivier renault]

Don`t beat around the bush, just come straight to the point.

Dunno why manufacturers name their PSU like that.

Blue Storm? Like an electric storm? Sparks and all that?

Supernova? Likes to explode spectacularly? (which is really unfair, as they are actually OK).