Is this adapter safe to use?

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-033-OK&campaign=pcm/googleshopping&pup_c=gs

For use with an 8800GTS 320MB running on a 350W Jeantech PSU (originally from a Packard Bell iMedia from the big purple rip off store)

Full system spec:

Core 2 Duo E8220 2.66GHz
2x2GB DDR3 1333MHz
Asus 8800GTS 320MB
250GB Barracuda
1x Optical drive
2x antec tri-cool fans.

System will draw around 272W according to a trusty PSU calculator, recommended PSU 322W at 100% TDP and 100% System load.

It is currently running a low profile HD5450 passive edition 24/7 with 100% usage on the CPU and GPU. Nothing in there gets above 50*C. It runs for 16 day stints and then has a couple of hours down time for checkups and then a restart.

I will not run the 8800GTS in this way, I will swap the HD5450 out with the 8800GTS when I need to use the machine for LAN gaming. So the system will only be used for gaming a few hours at a time. no stress testing etc.
 
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It's has to be a risk to use a 'cheap' PSU for this, I know it's easy to spend other people's money but I would look at getting a decent branded PSU rather than risk this one letting go and causing damage.
 
therealpieman said:
It's has to be a risk to use a 'cheap' PSU for this, I know it's easy to spend other people's money but I would look at getting a decent branded PSU rather than risk this one letting go and causing damage.
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I knew that this would be one of the answers, and personally I agree. I will buy a better PSU when I can. But in the mean time I have this one, and I cant really spend out on a new one just yet :/
 
I believe it's not just the wattage that a psu can put out but the amps that it can use sustain at each voltage, particularly the 12V rail. There may be a sticker on the PSU that tells you this info, or a part number that you can do a search on.
 
therealpieman said:
I believe it's not just the wattage that a psu can put out but the amps that it can use sustain at each voltage, particularly the 12V rail. There may be a sticker on the PSU that tells you this info, or a part number that you can do a search on.
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I will take a look and report back :p
 
+5V = 21A = 103W
+3.3V = 22A

+12V1 = 14A = 300W
+12V2 = 11A

-12V = 0.3A = 3.6W

+5VSB = 2.5A =12.5W

I dont know how that makes 350W, but its what the sticker says *shrugs*

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*FACEPALM* after unscrewing the PSU and flipping it over carefuly while the system was still powered on, then spending ages typing that out while moving back and forth, I found this... Just look at this instead... :rolleyes:
http://www.jeantech.com/350watts.html
 
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BuToNz said:
Problem there is the seperate +12v rails, it'll power it alright but might struggle under load. Personally I'd just save up £33 for this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-230-CM&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=
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Apparently it has no dedicated PCI-E power connectors. The OCZ does, http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-063-OC&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

As does the Xigmatek http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-016-XG&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

Not sure as to which one is better mind.

*edit* the Coolermaster does as well.

Which of the three is better would you say? And why? I have had no problems with my OCZ power supply personally, and I have done builds with CM PSU's before as well. Never used a Xiggy though.
 
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The graphics card is dead anyway apparently :( it has been in an antistatic bag in a box for a year or so since it was last used.

Have just shoved it in a 200°C oven for 10 minutes to re-flow, waiting for it to cool so I can re-assemble it.
 
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