400W PSU $34

[stevejst]

This is 240W combined and all lines seem to be sufficient. The fan design is preferable as well.
Compare to Powmax 500W which has only 10W more on combined.

I have no idea how good this PSU is. Anybody heard of A+ before?
Check yourself.

 

[porkbun]

I have this PS. It's rock solid. Powering six IDE drives, a GF3TI200 and an XP 1800+ without any problem. Good deal.

 

[xsquid]

It looks just like the a1 powersupply that's listed on the amd website.

http://www.a1electronicsinc.com/power/atx400.html

I've heard good things about them.

 

[stevejst]

I really don't know if this is A1, check the manufacturer:

Check the A+GPB manufacturer.

What is good is that dealsonic ratings are fine so I don't see much risk of getting scammed. They also have aluminum PowMax 500 for $72 and Codegen 300 for $15 and some no name brand 400W for $16. Of course Powmax 500 is not to be compared with Antec 550 or similar top brands. You can also buy the same, no aluminum, for $47 at compgeeks.

 

[cheapgoose]

doesn't frys sell this brand.

I'm looking for a new PS, any other comments about the quality of this ps.

right now, I'm considering the antec true430, but it's about 80 bucks.

 

[stevejst]

If you want to spend $80 for Antec True Power 430W, you can as well spend $94 for Antec True Power 550W at buy.com, free shipping. That monster makes more than 300W combined with separate circuits. Design is as careful as Enermax.
That would be a good investment in the stability of your PC.

 

[wasamicron]

Hmm...gives me an idea... to modify my $13. Delta power supply from Directron by adding a rear fan...what do ya think?? might provide better cooling.

 

[stevejst]

Yes, that sounds fine but you will have to drill and better be careful not to damage something.

 

[sleefer]

Anybody notice that this says "******with 24-pin connector to support Intel Dual CPU Server Motherboard******" on the specs besides me? Question would be does it have a standard 20-pin connector or not? I don't think so if the above is correct.

 

[stevejst]

Apparently it does. These are standard PSUs with additional connectors.
Check their web site, linked above.

 

[CalebTG]

Yes, it comes with the standard 20-pin connector, and an extra 4-pin connector for the p4 dual-processor motherboard.

 

[rugger29]

hmm... I don't really know much about power supplies. I know a 400watt PSU should handle pretty much anything right? Do I need something this powerful though?

I want to run an Athlon XP 1800 system, with 2 hard drives, a cdrw, zip, floppy, Radeon 7500 vid card, and a couple of case fans. Would I be okay just getting a 300watt PSU?

 

[MysticMan1]

The Linkworld 400W ATX Power Supply for $19.50 at pca.com is still available LINK

 

[rugger29]

advice on power requirements, anyone? And this linkworld 400watt? any good?

 

[stevejst]

This PSU comes with 2 fans and 240W on combined. I don't know much about this particular PSU but it sounds impressive.
Lines are OK though I would like a little more on 3.3 V.

I don't know anything about Linkworld PSU except that those PSUs are coming regularly with their cases. They come with one fan only. They might be just good enough but I seriously doubt they are anything but a low end power supply.

Not all PSUs are created equal, if you buy 300W Sparkle you'll have a PSU that is better than the most low end 400W PSUs.