Are ThermalTake PSUs crap?

[VirtualLarry]

I've been having some trouble with my rigs (here), and I'm trying to figure out if my problem is the PSU. I have a ThermalTake 430W.

 

[JEDIYoda]

The newer thermaltakes are getting real sweet reviews.


The older ones are basically caca!!

 

[Sylvanas]

How old is your TT 430w, the only decent Thermaltake anything at the moment is the 'Tough power' series of PSU's if it is a problem with the PSU make sure you identify what voltages you are getting on the 3.3v and 12v rails- this can usually be found in the bios.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: Sylvanas
How old is your TT 430w, the only decent Thermaltake anything at the moment is the 'Tough power' series of PSU's if it is a problem with the PSU make sure you identify what voltages you are getting on the 3.3v and 12v rails- this can usually be found in the bios.

Which are the newer ones...lol

 

[ja1484]

Not exactly crap, but you can do better for the money.

I'm given to understand that Corsair has some mighty good bang-for-buck PSUs out there these days...

 

[SerpentRoyal]

Originally posted by: ja1484

Not exactly crap, but you can do better for the money.

I'm given to understand that Corsair has some mighty good bang-for-buck PSUs out there these days...

Antec Earthwatts = Maximum performance/value for your $. I'd reset the BIOS and run system at stock settings to check for stability. If okay, then the problem is NOT the PSU.

Also swap the PSU from another rig if you suspect the PSU is defective.

An excellent replacement PSU is the Antec Earthwatts 380 @ NewEgg. $20 AR with free shipping.

 

[chuckm]

Check out the Corsairs @ buy.com, best deals going right now.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: chuckm
Check out the Corsairs @ buy.com, best deals going right now.

thats all subjective...