PSU - which to avoid

[jacito]

I'm not looking for advice on which PSU to buy. What I'd like to know, is which to avoid. Who's making the total crap units?

thanks,
Jacito

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Hmm, I think there's room for highly subjective answers here - anecdotal, mostly.

Brands that come to mind are Coolmax, Linkworld, Raidmax, Deer, among others.

IMO, it's easier to point out the good, reliable names than the crap ones.

 

[spittledip]

There is this list here. I am sure there are more to add to it though: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=974240

 

[Quiksilver]

From that list

Ultra (X-Connect only)

yeah... I think this list need's a good update because their are only a few good ultra psu's now.

 

[jacito]

OK then, I need one that will handle a single 8600GT, 1 SATA hard drive, and 1 or 2 CD/DVD drives. My MB is a AMD based Gigabyte GA-MA78G-DS3H.

 

[OmegaShadow]

I came close to choosing a coolmax brand PSU over the current corsair 650w i have right now. glad i choose the more popular brand

 

[HOOfan 1]

there are so many that should be avoided, that it is just easier to suggest ones for you to buy.

 

[jacito]

Then I'll repeat myself:
OK then, I need one that will handle a single 8600GT, 1 SATA hard drive, and 1 or 2 CD/DVD drives. My MB is a AMD based Gigabyte GA-MA78G-DS3H.

Originally posted by: HOOfan 1
there are so many that should be avoided, that it is just easier to suggest ones for you to buy.

 

[HOOfan 1]

Originally posted by: jacito
Then I'll repeat myself:
OK then, I need one that will handle a single 8600GT, 1 SATA hard drive, and 1 or 2 CD/DVD drives. My MB is a AMD based Gigabyte GA-MA78G-DS3H.

Originally posted by: HOOfan 1
there are so many that should be avoided, that it is just easier to suggest ones for you to buy.

How much are you looking to spend? An Antec Earthwatts 380 Watt would be plenty for that setup, although often you can get the Earthwatts 430 Watt for the same price or less. If you are looking to spend more then Corsair VX450.

 

[jacito]

Thanks a bunch. I think I'll be going with an Antec Earthwatts 430 Watt unit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817371006