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Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION
Openend up my Dynex PSU while i was puting in my modded CPU cooler.My Computer.
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Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION
Originally posted by 370forlifeLooks pretty nice on the inside. Those are some big heatsinks. I would just recap it if you can. It is complete, with a good sized transformer and full input filter.My Computer.
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Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION
Do you mean those 2 really big caps or the smaller ones?
This Dynex is really my third PSU ive had in this computer the Golden Field one woulda bean number 4.Last edited by Phaihn; 08-21-2009, 10:15 PM.My Computer.
AMD APU A4-3300 2.5ghz 1mb cache
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Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION
What were the last few power supplies in your computer? Were they replaced because you needed more power or did they fail?
That Dynex is nice, a good recap will ensure it will be reliable. The other power supply you recently bought can either be returned or used as a backup PSU, it's your choice.My gaming PC:
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition 3.3GHz Six-Core CPU (Socket AM3)
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PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB GDDR5 PCI-Express x16 3.0 Graphics Card
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TOSHIBA DT01ACA200 2TB 3.5" SATA HDD (x2)
WD Caviar Green WD20EARX 2TB 3.5" SATA HDD
ASUS Xonar DG 5.1 Channel PCI sound card
Antec HCG-750M 750W ATX12V v2.32 80 PLUS BRONZE Power Supply
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Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION
Originally posted by Newbie2What were the last few power supplies in your computer? Were they replaced because you needed more power or did they fail?
That Dynex is nice, a good recap will ensure it will be reliable. The other power supply you recently bought can either be returned or used as a backup PSU, it's your choice.My Computer.
AMD APU A4-3300 2.5ghz 1mb cache
Motherboard GigaByte GA-A75M-S2V
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SB Audigy 2 ZS [B800] Sound Card
500GB WD Caviar® Blue™
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Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION
Originally posted by 370forlifeSo essentially, he probalby just bought another 400W dynex.
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Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION
Originally posted by Phaihnyeah just i dont know if i can do that without wrecking it but i do have a BAck up now lol.
Its a lot easier than you may think with a power supply. The pcb is a single layer (only some high end psu's have more than single layer pcb's), and its a lot harder to ruin the traces because they are huge and they are made of solder. The only thing you have to worry about is the heat of your soldering iron, as those huge traces can suck away the heat so you have to hold it there longer.Last edited by 370forlife; 08-22-2009, 09:40 AM.
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Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION
Originally posted by 370forlife(only some high end psu's have more than single layer pcb's)
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Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION
Originally posted by 370forlifeIts a lot easier than you may think with a power supply. The pcb is a single layer (only some high end psu's have more than single layer pcb's), and its a lot harder to ruin the traces because they are huge and they are made of solder. The only thing you have to worry about is the heat of your soldering iron, as those huge traces can suck away the heat so you have to hold it there longer.My Computer.
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Soldering on a power supply is much easier than on a motherboard for the reason that 370forlife said before.
If you have a junk power supply, try practice some soldering on that.My gaming PC:
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition 3.3GHz Six-Core CPU (Socket AM3)
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PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB GDDR5 PCI-Express x16 3.0 Graphics Card
G.SKILL Value Series 16GB DDR3-1333 RAM (4x4GB dual channel)
TOSHIBA DT01ACA200 2TB 3.5" SATA HDD (x2)
WD Caviar Green WD20EARX 2TB 3.5" SATA HDD
ASUS Xonar DG 5.1 Channel PCI sound card
Antec HCG-750M 750W ATX12V v2.32 80 PLUS BRONZE Power Supply
Antec Three Hundred Mid-Tower Case
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
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no dont have a junk PSU well not in BC whare i live but its in alberta.
only closest it this dynex or the golden feildMy Computer.
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Also I think it might be more difficult to do a recap on that Dynex PSU, it's so cramped inside that there would be little room for removing and installing new capacitors.Last edited by Newbie2; 08-22-2009, 10:57 AM.My gaming PC:
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Black Edition 3.3GHz Six-Core CPU (Socket AM3)
ASUS M4A77TD AMD 770 AM3 Motherboard
PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB GDDR5 PCI-Express x16 3.0 Graphics Card
G.SKILL Value Series 16GB DDR3-1333 RAM (4x4GB dual channel)
TOSHIBA DT01ACA200 2TB 3.5" SATA HDD (x2)
WD Caviar Green WD20EARX 2TB 3.5" SATA HDD
ASUS Xonar DG 5.1 Channel PCI sound card
Antec HCG-750M 750W ATX12V v2.32 80 PLUS BRONZE Power Supply
Antec Three Hundred Mid-Tower Case
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
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Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION
Originally posted by Newbie2Also I think it might be more difficult to do a recap on that Dynex PSU, it's so cramped inside that there would be little round for removing and installing new capacitors.My Computer.
AMD APU A4-3300 2.5ghz 1mb cache
Motherboard GigaByte GA-A75M-S2V
Kingston HyperX Blue DDR3 8GB (2x4GB)
SB Audigy 2 ZS [B800] Sound Card
500GB WD Caviar® Blue™
1 Terabyte WD Caviar® Black™
2 Terabyte WD Caviar® Black™
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Brb taking back the New PSU.My Computer.
AMD APU A4-3300 2.5ghz 1mb cache
Motherboard GigaByte GA-A75M-S2V
Kingston HyperX Blue DDR3 8GB (2x4GB)
SB Audigy 2 ZS [B800] Sound Card
500GB WD Caviar® Blue™
1 Terabyte WD Caviar® Black™
2 Terabyte WD Caviar® Black™
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Originally posted by 370forlifeThose are HEC built units. Actually a 300W inside of it, but it will do fine for what you are using it for.My Computer.
AMD APU A4-3300 2.5ghz 1mb cache
Motherboard GigaByte GA-A75M-S2V
Kingston HyperX Blue DDR3 8GB (2x4GB)
SB Audigy 2 ZS [B800] Sound Card
500GB WD Caviar® Blue™
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2 Terabyte WD Caviar® Black™
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Re: Power supply build quality pictorial DISCUSSION
I have that Thermaltake too, it's powering an older AMD Duron 1.4GHz (5v-based system). 12v rail is a bit high, but voltages are pretty solid otherwise.
Capacitors are a mix of Teapo/Su'scon for the secondary side and Teapo or CapXon for the primary side. Not exactly great, but not bad either. Should last at least until the warranty expires.
How much did you get yours for? Mine was $40 from Micro Center, but after the rebates it was $25.
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$54 $5:60 more then the other one.My Computer.
AMD APU A4-3300 2.5ghz 1mb cache
Motherboard GigaByte GA-A75M-S2V
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500GB WD Caviar® Blue™
1 Terabyte WD Caviar® Black™
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