With the death of my Smartpower 2.0 500w, im done with Antec.
After looking at the 2 brands people like most, i cant find what i want for anywhere near the price i want.
Im looking for 450-550w, with lots of connectors, and a SINGLE, STRONG 12v rail.
I have had more power issues with dual rail supplies than ever before (I run OCed systems 24/7 and need rock stability).
I checked out Tagan, PC&PC, Seasonic, and Fortron (the 4 most reccomended by users i trust on here) ... Most are dual rail, and the ones that arent are prohibitively expensive. OCZ is also out of the park.
Antec and Enermax are out of the question, Sparkle doesnt have anything strong enough, and Thermaltakes are all dual rail.
Is there a good single rail supply out there?
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*Update 6/30/2006*
The power supply arrived from Ewiz.com yesterday via UPS.
The packaging was poor, while there were the fill air pockets filling the entire box, the power supply unit itself was just jammed in the corner of the box, with all of the packaging thrown on top.
There doesnt appear to be any physical damage to the package (which is fortunate, because UPS beats up everything im sent usually).
However, the power supply is DOA, failed to post in my rig as well as 2 known working rigs.
I have filed an RMA through Ewiz, but their resellerrating on returns is horrible... Might have to do a chargeback if they start giving me sh!t...
We will see how far they go to rectify this.
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*Update 7/18/2006*
Ewiz has recieved my RMA package as of 5 days ago according to tracking. I carefully followed their instructions and improved their piss poor packaging before i sent it back. I wrote the RMA number largely and clearly on all sides of the box, and included a copy of the sales invoice inside the box.
Ewiz has not sent me ANY correspondance saying they recieved the package. Furthermore, they have not sent me any kind of confirmation of my RMA status or any tracking numbers saying it was shipped back.
I have shot ewiz sales an email, as there doesnt seem to be a direct link to their rma department. (all of the RMA emails i have are from "please do not reply to this email" addresses.
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*Update 7/19/2006*
Still no correspondence from Ewiz. Calling them today.
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*Update 7/28/2006*
This is becoming a joke, i called them today and got someone that looked up my RMA and told me that they "would know something next week"...
It has now been 45 days since the initial order, and i still dont have a working power supply.
Anyone who orders from this company after reading this is stupid.
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*Update 8/7/2006*
STILL no correspondance from eWiz, emailing them this thread.
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*Update 8/20/2006*
Power supply RMA arrived today, 2 months after the original order.
Its exhibiting the EXACT SAME issues it did before.
After looking at the 2 brands people like most, i cant find what i want for anywhere near the price i want.
Im looking for 450-550w, with lots of connectors, and a SINGLE, STRONG 12v rail.
I have had more power issues with dual rail supplies than ever before (I run OCed systems 24/7 and need rock stability).
I checked out Tagan, PC&PC, Seasonic, and Fortron (the 4 most reccomended by users i trust on here) ... Most are dual rail, and the ones that arent are prohibitively expensive. OCZ is also out of the park.
Antec and Enermax are out of the question, Sparkle doesnt have anything strong enough, and Thermaltakes are all dual rail.
Is there a good single rail supply out there?
----------------------------------------------
*Update 6/30/2006*
The power supply arrived from Ewiz.com yesterday via UPS.
The packaging was poor, while there were the fill air pockets filling the entire box, the power supply unit itself was just jammed in the corner of the box, with all of the packaging thrown on top.
There doesnt appear to be any physical damage to the package (which is fortunate, because UPS beats up everything im sent usually).
However, the power supply is DOA, failed to post in my rig as well as 2 known working rigs.
I have filed an RMA through Ewiz, but their resellerrating on returns is horrible... Might have to do a chargeback if they start giving me sh!t...
We will see how far they go to rectify this.
----------------------------------------------------------------
*Update 7/18/2006*
Ewiz has recieved my RMA package as of 5 days ago according to tracking. I carefully followed their instructions and improved their piss poor packaging before i sent it back. I wrote the RMA number largely and clearly on all sides of the box, and included a copy of the sales invoice inside the box.
Ewiz has not sent me ANY correspondance saying they recieved the package. Furthermore, they have not sent me any kind of confirmation of my RMA status or any tracking numbers saying it was shipped back.
I have shot ewiz sales an email, as there doesnt seem to be a direct link to their rma department. (all of the RMA emails i have are from "please do not reply to this email" addresses.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
*Update 7/19/2006*
Still no correspondence from Ewiz. Calling them today.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
*Update 7/28/2006*
This is becoming a joke, i called them today and got someone that looked up my RMA and told me that they "would know something next week"...
It has now been 45 days since the initial order, and i still dont have a working power supply.
Anyone who orders from this company after reading this is stupid.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
*Update 8/7/2006*
STILL no correspondance from eWiz, emailing them this thread.
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*Update 8/20/2006*
Power supply RMA arrived today, 2 months after the original order.
Its exhibiting the EXACT SAME issues it did before.
), i'd see what he & JohnnyGURU recommend 
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