Is this PSU any good?

[avrc]

As the title says, is this PSU any good?

* 12cm Big Fan
* Main 24Pin motherboard conectivity 4Pin auxillary
* SATA PIN ( 1.2V 650W and all 2.0V )
* Automatic Temprature Sensing Fan Control System
* Surper Silent Design
* EMI Reduction Design
* Approved by UL, CSA, TUV, CB, CE, S, N,D,FI & FCC
* Support Intel &AMD, Support Over Ghz Pc
* Short Circuit / Over Voltage / Over Current Protection
* 100% Burn-In Test / Hi-Pot Test /Vibration Test / Leak Current Test
* Top New Version ATX 12V VeER. 1.

* AC input Voltage: 95-132VAC or 190-264 VAC switchable
* AC input Frequency:50HZ/60HZ
* AC input Current:10A res max. for 115VAC, 5A res max. for 230VAC
* Ripple-noise:5A res max. for 230VAC
* Operation temperature:0oC ~+40oC
* Hold up time :16ms
* Dielectric withstand:Input to frame ground 1800VAC for 1 second
* Power good signalower on delay time 100ms to 500ms
* power fail oC>=1ms
* Overload protection :150%

 

[JoeCooper]

which PSU is it?

 

[avrc]

There's no brand given for some reason, it's in an ebay auction.

They're selling it as heavy duty and ideal for overclocking enthusiasts.

 

[Paul11]

There's no brand given for some reason, .

there is a reason no brand was given..

 

[avrc]

Also come across a Goliath 650W

1 X PCi-e,1 X SATA, 4 X IDE, 2 X Floppy , 1 X 24(20) Pin Motherboard and 4 pin Motherboard Connectors

650W Max output

+5V = 50A, +3.3V = 32A, +12V = 24A,

-5V =0.8A, -12V = 1.0A, +5VSB = 2.0A

I'm after a decent but affordable PSU as mine has started playing up.

 

[stickroad]

Chuck that PSU away and go buy a decent one.

How much are you looking to spend?

What have you got in your system?

 

[avrc]

I'm running:

Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+
Asrock ALiveSATA2-GLAN
Team Elite 2GB DDRII 800 Dual Channel
Hitachi 160GB SATA II 8MB cache
EVGA 256MB 7900GS KO
SB Audigy 2 ZS (PCI)
Philips DVD RW (IDE)
7x 80mm & 2x 120mm fans
Blue Cold Cathode
Scythe Kama-Meter
4 port USB hub
USB scanner (powered only by USB)

I can't afford to spend much at all, skint at the moment.

What's the minimum I could get away with?

 

[stickroad]

I would personally folk out the case and get a high quality PSU like this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=823

 

[Duke]

Wouldn't buy a PSU from auction, especially not know the full make and model. Just buy a good brand ~450w from here.

 

[Nullvoid]

Surely even a 380w antec earthwatts would be enough?

 

[avrc]

Would 380 be enough? That PSU would be ok price wise!

 

[fraps]

Hi

Looking at your system I think 400 watts with 20 amps on the 12v should be enough. Antec/ Hiper/ Corsair...

I am a bit lucky as I only have 17 amps on the 12v rail but your system is that bit faster.

A good PSU should not cost more than £40 - £50.

 

[Nullvoid]

Well even though it is rated as a 380w unit, it gives 27A on its 12v rails which is to my mind more than capable for the system that you have. It's just a case of checking whether it has enough connectors for your needs.

 

[Bloodust]

I vote for Corsair 520w <3

 

[warren_1979]

I've just bought the corsair for my new system. It looks the business. Don't mind forking out if it keeps my system happy.

Never skimp on the power supply is what I've been told.

 

[oggmonster]

Never skimp on the power supply is what I've been told.

So so so SOO true. I learnt this lesson the hard way..

 

[Nullvoid]

The Earthwatts line is built by Seasonic so it's not really skimping is it?

 

[Nick1881]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-017-OK&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=456

Job done

 

[warren_1979]

The Earthwatts line is built by Seasonic so it's not really skimping is it?

No the Earthwatts is a wicked little PSU for the price. Got the 380w myself (as recommended by Nullvoid ) and its a solid clean PSU. I'd be tempted to the 430w version for that system though, it s only a tenner extra. Can be had for £40 inc. VAT if you look around.

 

[avrc]

Cheers for the suggestions and thoughts guys.