Antec True Power still good?

[romulox]

I used to really be into building custom PC's, but I haven't kept up on things in the last few years. I'm pretty sure my current PSU is dying on me and I'm looking at getting a replacement. The one I currently have is an Antec 480W that came with my Antec case. I remember the Antec True Power series having a good reputation a few years ago, so I was thinking about going with one of those. Are they still considered to be a top quality PSU or have things changed?

 

[yh125d]

What are your system specs? IIRC the Truepower line isn't a *bad* line of PSU's, but I'd wager there's a better option for you

 

[cusideabelincoln]

Go for an Antec EarthWatts power supply.

If you're talking about the True Power II, like the 450W versions, then to answer your question: No. There are better power supplies on the market, and I'm not even sure they make the TPII anymore. If you're referring to the True Power Trio, then it's a decent power supply but I'd personally still go with an Antec Earthwatts or some other power supply, like a Corsair unit or OCZ ModXStream Pro or any 80 Plus Certified unit.

 

[romulox]

My system is about 3 years old now and I'm still rocking the single core. It's got a 2.0 GHz AMD Venice Core CPU, 2 GB Corsair XMS, and I can't remember the motherboard model right now. I'll look next time I open up the case. So, what exactly makes the Antec EarthWatts better than the True Power? The True Power has a 5 year warranty.

 

[romulox]

Ok I have an Epox 9NPA Ultra+ mobo. Maybe you guys can help me out with the issue I'm having. Sometimes when I press the power button the fans come on, but the computer doesn't post. If I turn off the main power switch on the PSU and then turn it back on, the computer usually comes on and posts normally after that. I can't figure out if it's a PSU problem or mobo problem. I just opened up the case and reseated all the cables, but it's still doing the same thing.

 

[cusideabelincoln]

The EarthWatts series is more efficient than the TP II series. But if you already have the 480W TP II, it is still a solid power supply. If you're looking for a new unit, there are many more quality "budget" power supplies available than before.

Anyway, if you have a spare computer/power supply, plug it into the system and see how it behaves. However, I'm pretty sure the issue you're describing is a motherboard one.

 

[romulox]

Originally posted by: cusideabelincoln
The EarthWatts series is more efficient than the TP II series. But if you already have the 480W TP II, it is still a solid power supply. If you're looking for a new unit, there are many more quality "budget" power supplies available than before.

Anyway, if you have a spare computer/power supply, plug it into the system and see how it behaves. However, I'm pretty sure the issue you're describing is a motherboard one.

Thanks for that info. Right now I have a 450W Pure Power that came with my Antec case. I don't have any extra power supplies right now to try. I really hope it's not the mobo because it's going to be hard to find a replacement probably. I was hoping to wait another year before upgrading my system.