Raidmax PSU problems with new build

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Originally posted by: Psyqo
I came to peace with the fact that the PSU is probably not faulty, just underpowered for my needs and bought an Antec Earthwatts 650 yesterday as Micro Center had a good deal (and I couldn't wait any longer to get this thing running). I'm happy to report that all is well with the new build!

Thanks for all your help guys.

It was a bit of both actually... a crap PSU and the fact it's now a "real" 500W PSU.
It's probably over-rated by at least 150W and uses cheap crap ass components.

Are you saying that the Earthwatts is over-rated? I hope not.

 

[yh125d]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Originally posted by: Psyqo
I came to peace with the fact that the PSU is probably not faulty, just underpowered for my needs and bought an Antec Earthwatts 650 yesterday as Micro Center had a good deal (and I couldn't wait any longer to get this thing running). I'm happy to report that all is well with the new build!

Thanks for all your help guys.

It was a bit of both actually... a crap PSU and the fact it's now a "real" 500W PSU.
It's probably over-rated by at least 150W and uses cheap crap ass components.

Are you saying that the Earthwatts is over-rated? I hope not.

He was referring to the OPs original PSU

 

[SparkyJJO]

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Originally posted by: Psyqo
I came to peace with the fact that the PSU is probably not faulty, just underpowered for my needs and bought an Antec Earthwatts 650 yesterday as Micro Center had a good deal (and I couldn't wait any longer to get this thing running). I'm happy to report that all is well with the new build!

Thanks for all your help guys.

It was a bit of both actually... a crap PSU and the fact it's now a "real" 500W PSU.
It's probably over-rated by at least 150W and uses cheap crap ass components.

You mean real 650W PSU, the earthwatts isn't overrated. That Raidmax, however, most certainly was

 

[Quiksilver]

Originally posted by: SparkyJJO

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Originally posted by: Psyqo
I came to peace with the fact that the PSU is probably not faulty, just underpowered for my needs and bought an Antec Earthwatts 650 yesterday as Micro Center had a good deal (and I couldn't wait any longer to get this thing running). I'm happy to report that all is well with the new build!

Thanks for all your help guys.

It was a bit of both actually... a crap PSU and the fact it's now a "real" 500W PSU.
It's probably over-rated by at least 150W and uses cheap crap ass components.

You mean real 650W PSU, the earthwatts isn't overrated. That Raidmax, however, most certainly was

Eh, I was referring to the raidmax but yeah the 650W is fine.

(Note: It seems when I typing that I was thinking ahead of myself as I was typing and ended up typing the thoughts wrong and didn't notice. I fixed the original.)

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Psyqo
I'm happy to report that all is well with the new build!

:thumbsup: Thanks for the update!