I'm upgrading my gaming computer to a Q6600 (OC'd to 3.0GHz) and an X1900 XT (one hard drive, two optical drives, and floppy drive). It's all going to be powered by an Antec SmartPower 2.0 500W. Now I'm sure a good 500W PSU is more than enough for this setup but I've heard that the version of the SmartPower I have has a tendency to blow itself out after a few months due to a bad capacitor.
Does anyone have one of these PSU's? On NewEgg, it seems that a lot of people have experienced the blowing-out process, which consists of a long hiss when the PSU turns on and then - death. I've been using my PSU for over a year now, driving an E6600 @ 3.0GHz and a 7900GT KO, and I've had no problems. On the other hand, a Q6600 and an X1900 XT is definitely going to draw more power. I run my computer at full load several hours a day.
Does anyone have any experience with the SmartPower and did it blow out on them?
Does anyone have one of these PSU's? On NewEgg, it seems that a lot of people have experienced the blowing-out process, which consists of a long hiss when the PSU turns on and then - death. I've been using my PSU for over a year now, driving an E6600 @ 3.0GHz and a 7900GT KO, and I've had no problems. On the other hand, a Q6600 and an X1900 XT is definitely going to draw more power. I run my computer at full load several hours a day.
Does anyone have any experience with the SmartPower and did it blow out on them?