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Its baack...Rosewill RV450 ATX12V 450W PSU - $30 free ship

Originally posted by: Perknose
24 pin or Pci-e connectors on either?
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Rosewill has neither and AFAIK doesn't include any adapters.

The Thermaltake has neither but includes one 20>24 pin adapter and one molex > PCI-E adapter in the box.
 
Are you saying this wouldn't work with a PCI-e motherboard? I was hoping to order this but this stopped me in my tracks. Any help would be appreciated.
 
Originally posted by: shadowhawk2020
Are you saying this wouldn't work with a PCI-e motherboard? I was hoping to order this but this stopped me in my tracks. Any help would be appreciated.
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Either will support PCI-E motherboard with the necessary adapters. The Rosewill unit doesn't include the adapters, the Thermaltake does.

PCI-E is just a different interface, it isn't an air conditioner or metal lathe. Motherboards don't require more power just because the design of the PCI slots have changed. It still depends on what resides in those slots. PCI-E devices don't require more power than their PCI or AGP counterparts.

That said, you still have to estimate total system power and the current needs of the primary power rails. Both PSUs will support a moderately loaded system, but if you intend to go high-end like SLI, dual processor, or multiple drives (more than four HDD, CD, or DVD drives), you may want a PSU with a few to several more amps on the +12V rail.
 
Originally posted by: tcsenter
Originally posted by: shadowhawk2020
Are you saying this wouldn't work with a PCI-e motherboard? I was hoping to order this but this stopped me in my tracks. Any help would be appreciated.
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PCI-E is just a different interface, it isn't an air conditioner or metal lathe.
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LOL! 😛

And thanks, tscenter.

 
Originally posted by: Perknose
Originally posted by: tcsenter
Originally posted by: shadowhawk2020
Are you saying this wouldn't work with a PCI-e motherboard? I was hoping to order this but this stopped me in my tracks. Any help would be appreciated.
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PCI-E is just a different interface, it isn't an air conditioner or metal lathe.
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LOL! 😛

And thanks, tscenter.
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Edit: I'm guessing that buying the adaptors kills the Rosewill deal, no?

 
Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Now up to $36.49 + $5 shipping.
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Saturday only sale. The Thermaltake TT-420AD deal is still good, but if you miss that, Newegg and Chief Value put that Thermaltake on sale every few weeks for ~ $37 free shipping.

Today, Chief Value has a Fortron Source FSP-300GU 300W on sale for $20 shipped. Good deal for budget and low-power systems. Sunday only.
 
Not sure if this is accurate or not, but it says 13A on the 12V line for the Fortron. If that is true, I would not use it for any semi modern computer.
 
I've used many of the TT 420 and 480 watt units, all have been running perfectly for me, including the one in my own system. The one thing they have over most other units, they are very heavy! I still go by the philosophy that weight has a lot of merit when it comes to power supplies.

🙂
 
Originally posted by: modedepe
Not sure if this is accurate or not, but it says 13A on the 12V line for the Fortron. If that is true, I would not use it for any semi modern computer.
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Its accurate, but Fortron/Sparkle are well known for conservatively rating DC output on their power supplies. I don't think anyone was expecting 20A on the +12V rail from a 300W PSU. I emphasized budget, small form factor, and HTPCs as viable applications for a 300W power supply.

Because it is virtually impossible to have all components placing their maximum load simultaneously, industry guidelines recommend calculating 80% of total system I/O and peripheral power plus 100% processor power. Using 90% of system I/O and peripheral power plus processor power, 13A on +12V could support the following configuration (MAX IDD values):


AMD Athlon 64 S939 3000+ ~ 3500+ 512KB (Winchester) = 6.68A

-OR

AMD Sempron S754 3100+ = 6.23A

-PLUS-

200GB SATA 7200RPM 8MB = 3.0A
CD/DVD-RW = 1.5A
CPU FAN = .25A
CASE FAN x 2 = .50A
Radeon 9600 Pro 128MB AGP = .55A (+12VAGP)
Motherboard chipset + onboard devices = .50A

MAX combined +12V load = 12.35A (assuming Athlon 64)

If anything, its the +3.3V rail that is a little low @ 20A.
 
looking at their payment policy, it seems they do not take money orders 🙁 however i sincerely appreciate the spirit in which the deal was posted. thanks!
 
Originally posted by: daveybrat
I've used many of the TT 420 and 480 watt units, all have been running perfectly for me, including the one in my own system. The one thing they have over most other units, they are very heavy! I still go by the philosophy that weight has a lot of merit when it comes to power supplies.

🙂
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Heavy, yes, I can now vouch for that . . . and, boy, did I luck out! :laugh:

Journeyed down to my "local" Microcenter in St. David's, Pa. yesterday (Sunday) on my way to a party to pick up my Celeron D 335 and Soyo Tek P4VTE mb combo for $74.18 inc. tax, a great deal in and of itself. So I cruised the clearance/return tables as I always do when I make down that way, and I picked up Thermaltake XaserV V8000 case (inc. 5 fans with filters, top mounted firewire/dual usb 2.0 and audio ports, blinky blinkly neon light up whizzo's all over, including the Thermaltake logo on the front, etc) for $40 plus tax.

The case is somewhat ugly and riced, IMHO, but VERY well made, with tons and tons of features, including TWO front mounted fan controls. And here's the kicker, it included the very same Thermaltake HPC - 420 - 102 Df ps with SATA and PCI-E connectors and a 24 pin adaptor that sells on Newegg for $37 and is a bargain at that price.

I even haggled the manager down to $40 because there was no box or manual!

Needless to say, it was a very productive trip

 
Originally posted by: unclebud
that's a pretty good deal! congratulations!
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Yeah, basically a great start on a none too shabby system -- excellent case and ps, meh but servicable mb, and willing overclocker of a processor, for $115!

And, Holy Jeebus but kamzanraider is an annoying idiot!

 
Originally posted by: Perknose
Originally posted by: daveybrat
I've used many of the TT 420 and 480 watt units, all have been running perfectly for me, including the one in my own system. The one thing they have over most other units, they are very heavy! I still go by the philosophy that weight has a lot of merit when it comes to power supplies.

🙂
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Heavy, yes, I can now vouch for that . . . and, boy, did I luck out! :laugh:

Journeyed down to my "local" Microcenter in St. David's, Pa. yesterday (Sunday) on my way to a party to pick up my Celeron D 335 and Soyo Tek P4VTE mb combo for $74.18 inc. tax, a great deal in and of itself. So I cruised the clearance/return tables as I always do when I make down that way, and I picked up Thermaltake XaserV V8000 case (inc. 5 fans with filters, top mounted firewire/dual usb 2.0 and audio ports, blinky blinkly neon light up whizzo's all over, including the Thermaltake logo on the front, etc) for $40 plus tax.

The case is somewhat ugly and riced, IMHO, but VERY well made, with tons and tons of features, including TWO front mounted fan controls. And here's the kicker, it included the very same Thermaltake HPC - 420 - 102 Df ps with SATA and PCI-E connectors and a 24 pin adaptor that sells on Newegg for $37 and is a bargain at that price.

I even haggled the manager down to $40 because there was no box or manual!

Needless to say, it was a very productive trip
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wow...
 
For those who missed on the Rosewill RV450 deal, Chiefvalue.com will be running this same special again Wednesday (tomorrow) - limit 2 per customer. I might have to order some more!
 
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