PSU Sucks or just one defective?

[dave_the_nerd]

Bought one of these for a tertiary rig (old Pentium D 820 and GTX 7900.)

https://www.amazon.com/APEVIA-SFX-AP400W-Solution-Micro-Supply/dp/B01MEDG1PM

11v on the 12v rail, and louder than sin, just booted into the BIOS and watching the hardware monitor.

Is this PSU and/or manufacturer one to avoid, or would a replacement unit of the same model probably resolve the issues?

 

[VirtualLarry]

Apevia is one of the "to avoid" PSU mfg'ers, IMHO.

But that doesn't preclude that you got a "bad" one.

The chances of getting a "bad PSU" seem to increase, with the lower-quality of the mfg.

 

[UsandThem]

Apevia is one of the "to avoid" PSU mfg'ers, IMHO.

But that doesn't preclude that you got a "bad" one.

The chances of getting a "bad PSU" seem to increase, with the lower-quality of the mfg.

Yup. I can't remember them releasing a unit that did well in a review. Jonny Guru, HardOCP, etc always dinged them pretty badly. Out of spec, unable to provide stated power, build issues, etc.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Fair enough. Thanks.

Any recommendations for a somewhat affordable 400+ watt SFX unit?

 

[UsandThem]

Fair enough. Thanks.

Any recommendations for a somewhat affordable 400+ watt SFX unit?

I've seen several people go with Corsair SF450 units, but they ain't cheap ($90). You will pay for good quality units due to their size, unless you go with "questionable" units like Apevia.

FSP makes good units, and it's a little better in price ($60):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CP07PQ/ref=psdc_1161760_t2_B01CGGOXWQ

 

[dave_the_nerd]

I've seen several people go with Corsair SF450 units, but they ain't cheap ($90). You will pay for good quality units due to their size, unless you go with "questionable" units like Apevia.

FSP makes good units, and it's a little better in price ($60):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CP07PQ/ref=psdc_1161760_t2_B01CGGOXWQ

Ooh, same-day delivery!

Ordered the FSP unit. Thanks for the rec.