400 WATT PS FOR $1

[MrHans]

No more cheepo PSs for me, I'll pass. Heh, it'd make an awesome flyswatter though (just be careful you dont break something important when you go a fly huntin. )

 

[lispsux]

the basic trick to power supplys is the weight. it seems GENERALLY the heavier the power supply, the better compoents and the better the power supply..

just my 2 cents.

 

[Corporate Thug]

it seems numerous anandtech people werent very satisfied with the powmax

 

[KennyH]

Anyone know if it would be ok for this setup (second/backup rig):

Celeron 333A
Soyo BX MB
384 MB PC133
HDD
CDRW

What do you guys think? The total for it was $9.98 shipped here to NC

If not, I think I am going to snag this one

Here

 

[ReiAyanami]

make sure to buy 2 for when the 1st one blows up. had one from fry's that did that and took the motherboard out with it.

 

[shimsham]

Originally posted by: huesmann
When it comes to a PSU, do not scrimp on it and get a cheapass one. A POS PSU is not a good idea. You'll be lucky to get your PC to boot, and you'll be wondering when it's gonna crap out on you or fry your mobo.

 

[huesmann]

Did you have an actual comment?

 

[RagManX]

Hmmmm, the cheapest power supply I've purchased in the past 5 years was my 300 watt Antec last year. I wouldn't trust my components to anything less capable. Why would you risk even $100 in equipment to a $1 power supply?

RagManX

 

[stockjock]

They cancelled my order because I ordered 3 at one time...I'm kinda glad now that they did!!! Seems nobody likes these PSUs

 

[KennyH]

Well, I have a 300W Fortron/Source PSU here that seems to be great and has worked for over two years for me. Anyone else had experience or have comments on this brand? TIA