low budget powersupply

jae

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omg that was in a case i was going to buy but people here told me the psu was crap because power q was unknown brand or something. :-(
 

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Tostada

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They both have the exact same output specs. You can tell by looking here:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-483
http://usa.aopen.com/products/power/aoaATX-300GU.htm


It probably doesn't matter. If you look at the pictures to both of them, the Fortron one looks like it might be a little more solid (at least it has better ventilation):
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp...-483-02.JPG&CurImage=17-103-483-01.JPG
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp...-988-06.jpg&CurImage=17-104-988-04.jpg
 

FlyingPenguin

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Cheap PSU = poor voltage regulation = random lockups and crashes.

Any PSU that costs $28 I wouldn't even use for a door stop.

Do yourself a BIG favor and get a quality PSU like an Antec True Power or Enermax. I personally buy nothing but Antex True Power for my rigs and client replacements.

At a MINIMUM buy this (but I would consider this a poor choice for a gaming system): http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-913&depa=0

You're better off with this True Power 330: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-906&depa=0
 

bjc112

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Originally posted by: qbackin
You got it. Sparkle power is the way to go when on a tight budget.

Sparkle is the way to go, even if you AREN'T on a budget.
 

IEC

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The Fortron Source 300W looks good enough.
 

shoRunner

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either will be fine, they are the same brand, so i'd go with the cheaper one, unless you want a "pretty" powersupply....
 

Steven the Leech

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Originally posted by: shoRunner
either will be fine, they are the same brand, so i'd go with the cheaper one, unless you want a "pretty" powersupply....



I agree and FSP is a quality brand, both are adequate and reliable.