imported_Computer MAn

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Sep 30, 2004
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I currently have a cheap PSU which came with my raidmax case. It is rated at 420w but only has 13A for 12v.
I have also had less than steller OC with my 3000+ cpu and was wondering if the PSU couldn't supply enough power would it cause the random reboots and cause my system not to be Prime stable that I have been experiencing.

My specs are in my sig.

Edit: I was looking for a new PSU and found this it looked like a good price for a 500w but is it a PSU that will blow up on me.
 

meltdown75

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That PS you linked to seems to be all about looking good. Take the same price, remove all the bells and whistles and you might get a quality unit. Also I didn't see the specs listed anywhere and that isn't something you would want to 1st inspect upon receiving the unit.

Go for a brand name, something reputable. its worth the $. I wouldn't even try overclocking anything with the PS that you have right now. thats just me
 

Fern

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Sep 30, 2003
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Yeah, your truoble look to me as though they are caused by that wimpy PSU.

Look at the Fortron 530 watt (28amps on the 12v rail IIRC). Newegg has 'em.

Fern