Dead server - Spec me a replacement psu

Jimmyboyo · 20 Jan 2009 at 10:31

My old faithful media serving pc gave up late last night after being on 24/7 since about 2003, no reaction at all when I try to power it up. Conveniently, I just had a big clear out, and no-longer have all the boxes of spare parts I'd usually fall back on to diagnose+fix the problem :mad:

I've had a search, but all the other PSU threads seem to be offering advice for much newer PCs, not my ageing beast - I'm not even sure its compatible with current PSUs, so thought I should ask for advice.

case - Chieftec Dragon
mobo - Epox EP-9NDA3+
ram - 2x1gb
cpu - no clue !

gfx - Radeon 9800 ?
other - 5x IDE HDs, DVD writer

The old PSU was an Antec 480w TrueBlue, I'm hoping its the only part thats actually dead.

I'm not sure whether I should just replace the PSU, or take it as a sign that my server needs upgrading.

pastymuncher · 20 Jan 2009 at 11:47

A psu that is cheap, efficient and reliable.

The Antec Earthwatts 380w is the cheapest i would go from OCUK.

You could try to find a Enermax Pro82+ 385w from elsewhere. Fantastic psu that can be had for around £36.

Kennysevenfold · 20 Jan 2009 at 11:48

Hi, sounds like the power supply to me mate,
i would go with this great quality unit that will last you a good number of years..

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

Jimmyboyo · 20 Jan 2009 at 12:59

Thanks for the suggestions, I'm going with the Corsair that Kenny suggested, hope it does the trick !

Kennysevenfold · 20 Jan 2009 at 15:45

Jimmyboyo said:
Thanks for the suggestions, I'm going with the Corsair that Kenny suggested, hope it does the trick !

Good luck mate, keep us posted on how things go