Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

[Phaihn]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

ok whats the max power output this thing can handle?

[370forlife]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

We would need internal pics to really determine that. My guess is that it is good for 200W if it is a typical gutless wonder, 250W if it is not too bad on the inside (a decent input filter, not microsized secondary caps, the "35" sized transformer)

[Phaihn]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

We would need internal pics to really determine that. My guess is that it is good for 200W if it is a typical gutless wonder, 250W if it is not too bad on the inside (a decent input filter, not microsized secondary caps, the "35" sized transformer)

if i open it that voids the warenty

[Phaihn]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

Cant do much better here sorry.

[370forlife]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

Well, its got a non-existent transient filter, but the transformer looks decently sized, and the heatsinks look exactly like a seasonic 300W that I have.

Those small caps are BH brand, looks like another one of logisys's OEM's.

[Phaihn]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

Will splode if i use it?

[370forlife]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

I've seen a logisys 575W run a 8800gts sli'd computer running cod4 on high settings just fine. But the 575W logisys actually has a complete input filter and a bridge rectifier.

I can't really tell you if it will blow up if you use it without complete inside shots, but if you were to fix it up like I did to my 350W rosewill, then it might do ok for your setup

[Phaihn]

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if i open it then i wont be able to take it back and i couldnt find any info online about or on hardwaresecrets.

[370forlife]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

how much was it?

If it was something like $50, I would take it back, as that is wayyyy too much for that. Your old dynex is much better built than it.

[Phaihn]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

49 before GST and PST or HST

[370forlife]

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I don't know. I would return it and get a more reputable brand like corsair, antec, or even fsp. Or you could get the 400W delta that surfaces on ebay for cheap.

But it might actually be a decent psu, just we would need internal shots which would ruin your warranty.

This 400W delta:

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Gateway-Delt...d=p3286.c0.m14

Has a pci-e connector, lots of sata connectors that each have their own little cover, but only a 4 pin cpu connector.

There is also a 550W AcBel power supply you can get for about $15, but it dosen't have pci-e. Someone here has a link to the website that you can buy it from.

[Phaihn]

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I over paid for the Dynex too.

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

Goldenfield's upper end units are CWT. The lower end units like the S628 appear to be Huntkey.

This is the 410:

http://big5.thethirdmedia.com/g2b.as...3300c26p1.html

Huntkey is nearly always overrated by 100W. Some of theirs can be decent. Emphasis on the words "can be."

[Newbie2]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

There is also a 550W AcBel power supply you can get for about $15, but it dosen't have pci-e. Someone here has a link to the website that you can buy it from.

I guess new PCI-E video cards come with an adapter, so that shouldn't be a big issue.

[Phaihn]

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I dont use PCI e anyway.

[Newbie2]

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if i open it then i wont be able to take it back

Is there a warranty sticker stuck between the lid and the main case of the power supply that has to be ripped to remove the lid?

If there isn't, then if you want to take a risk just remove the screws carefully and take off the lid carefully, without damaging the finish on that power supply.

If there is, don't open it.

[370forlife]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

Goldenfield's upper end units are CWT. The lower end units like the S628 appear to be Huntkey.

This is the 410:

http://big5.thethirdmedia.com/g2b.as...3300c26p1.html

Huntkey is nearly always overrated by 100W. Some of theirs can be decent. Emphasis on the words "can be."

So essentially, he probalby just bought another 400W dynex.

[Newbie2]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

So essentially, he probalby just bought another 400W dynex.

At a slightly better price than the Dynex, along with what appears to be a nice black finish on its case.

[momaka]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

Phaihn: just use the Dynex, it's not that bad of a power supply at all. Besides, I don't think your system will go over 200 watts even at full load.

[Phaihn]

Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION

Is there a warranty sticker stuck between the lid and the main case of the power supply that has to be ripped to remove the lid?

If there isn't, then if you want to take a risk just remove the screws carefully and take off the lid carefully, without damaging the finish on that power supply.

If there is, don't open it.

Theres 2 stickers on it one conectting 2 parts and the QC sticker thats cover one of the screws