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Originally posted by: MUKid
While I understand everyone's opinions concerning the power supply, I also understand the mindset of someone who doesn't want to spend extra money on a power supply. Some people just don't find them sexy. Personally, I'd go with the Logisys. It has 550W, and 25A on the 12V rail, which should be enough even accounting for fluctuations, right? And it gets pretty good reviews on Newegg - I don't see any "Piece of Crap" type reviews.
I wonder how many computer problems attributed to power supplies are really the PS's fault. It's kinda hard to diagnose a PS-related problem, isn't it? Finding a burned out PS and burned out motherboard just means a surge hit the system, right? Like maybe it got struck by lightning? I dunno, I'm no electrical engineer.
NEWEGG is NOT a PSU review site!!
I would never buy anything based on a review from sonebody who shopped at NewEGG.
here`s why..although you do get some sort of a reference point to work with...those reviews are hardly scientific or accurate.
Just look at the reviews and what do you get...
here is an example...of an actual review...
WoW!!! What service! I got my PSU within 48 hrs of ordering it. Thank You NewEGG!
The PSU works just fine.
okay now lets pretend for a minute....2 1/2 years down the line...
Damn. Why didn`t somebody tell me that this PSU was only rated at 25c?
It won`t power anything now. I keep getting random reboots. I tried to RMA this PSU but &^*%$ tech suppoort told me it only had a 1 yr warranty. So I guess I`m screwed.
Thats the last time I`m going to buy a el cheapo PSU.
See my point.....
No specs nothing informational in the NewEGG customer comment section.
Logisys Meshed 500W PSU Review
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The sticker on the underside states 28A on the 3.3V line, 38A on the 5V line, and 17A on the 12V line. While the first two are sufficient, 17A on the 12V rail isn't enough, considering other quality 300-400W models can provide as much as 30A. Even more interesting are the combined ratings. You'll notice there's a 200W power limit on the 3.3V + 5V rails. Furthermore, there's a 350W total power rating for all three rails, with the "max output" capped at 500W. In other words, you're not getting a 500W model. You're getting a 350W model that's theoretically capable of a 500W maximum output. The caveat here is that because the total power is written to be 350W, you can't expect to get sustained, stable power delivery beyond that. Fortunately for most people, even 300 watts is more than enough.
Finally YES I havea solution as was pointed out earlier in this thread,,you can get some descent buys if you just wait and be patient....check out NewEgg...ZipZoomFly and Jab-Tec....
Good Luck!!