Does Xcase(Power Magic) make decent power supplies?

[Nitemare]

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My secondary system's power supply died I think(Smoke came from it and now when I turn it on not even the PS fan comes on)was thinking about getting a case that included this.

 

[Murphq]

I have built 2 computers with an Xcase pwr supply.

Both were 500w, however, the first one had 2 fans, and the second one was smaller with 1 fan.

The 2 fanned pwr supply worked fine.

THe single fan also worked, but I had major problems with the system. I ended up having to RMA the mobo, and the RAM. No one thought that the pwr supply would be the culprit, everyone thought it was just a bad motherboard. Well the jury is still out on that one. I don't know what the problem actually was.

Though, I bought an Antec 350w, so when I get the new board and RAM, I won't have any doubt in the back of my mind, as to if it was the pwr supply or not.

My advice is to buy a good brand, the extra money will result in peace of mind.

 

[Nitemare]

Due to budgetary constraints I cannot splurge for an expensive name brand one. They have the 2-fanned one for 2 bucks more. I will see if I can upgrade it.

 

[Pothead]

for $10ish more, why not get a case with it?

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: Pothead
for $10ish more, why not get a case with it?

35.00
The only one they have with an AMD reccomended power supply.

This is what I was looking 1t.

 

[PanzerIV]

Originally posted by: Nitemare
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My secondary system's power supply died I think(Smoke came from it and now when I turn it on not even the PS fan comes on)was thinking about getting a case that included this.

Nitemare I cannot implore you enough not to buy a $16.00 PSU. There's a reason that thing is so inexpensive because it's light as a feather and made with inferior parts. Also I would bet you that is doesn't actually achieve its rated 500W.

Try looking at
these Fortrons at Newegg. They are inexpensive and a known, reliable name. You will get a longer lasting more reliable PSU for only a little more money. Yes, they aren't rated 500W but brand name PSUs are prone to UNDERrate their wattage rather than overrate like the cheap ones. A 300W -350W should still power your rig fine unless you are running an above average amount of fans, lights, etc. Plus these things are as heavy as a brick.

Think about how you could have Murphq's problems and avoid them by spending about $10.00 more.

 

[Nitemare]

Thanks for your suggestion PanzerIV.
how about this one? does 25 amps on the 12v vs the 11 amp one i have now.

This is what I have in my primary and it has worked faultlessly for 2 years: link

 

[PanzerIV]

LOL...I have to be the naysayer again Ok, I happened to have recently bought a windowed case for the case itself and not the PSU but it came with that model. I took it out and put in my Antec. Later I put the Powmax in my kid's machine (for some reason I do not recall) and I had some problems with it. So again I have to say nooo spend only a bit more and get something else!

Ok, I did a little more checking and at Newegg you can get a Forton, Sparkle or Enlight in the slightly above $20 dollar range. They are all good brands. Check them out!

 

[Nitemare]

How about Okia?

says it is a 50.00 power supply and it has free shipping?

I need the wattage and amps because I have a DVD player, a burner, 2 hard drives and 4 expansion card slots filled

 

[PanzerIV]

Nitemare never heard of them. I assure you a brand name 350W PSU will run all of that with no problems. Are you getting tired of me beating the brand name PSU thing to death yet?

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: PanzerIV
Nitemare never heard of them. I assure you a brand name 350W PSU will run all of that with no problems. Are you getting tired of me beating the brand name PSU thing to death yet?

Not at all thanks for contributing

Just a sucker for wattage and free shipping....found that Okia for 24 shipped on pricewatch, checking out newegg now.

 

[PanzerIV]

Alright...let me know what you decided to satisfy my insatiable curiosity...haha.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: PanzerIV
Alright...let me know what you decided to satisfy my insatiable curiosity...haha.

The name brand ones on newegg are over 30 by the time you add shipping. Right now I am leaning towards the Okia 550 watt for 24 with free shipping. I have to do some digging first. I will let you know what I decide on