basically flaming hot. 500 watt enhance power supply $12.89 + shipping DEAD

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: Beanie46
I've had one of these for a bit over two years after reading JonnyGuru's review of the model below this, the ENP-5140GH, and couldn't be happier with it. It's worked well without a hitch, very quiet, and does indeed HAVE a split 4+4-pin +12V ATX connector.

JonnyGuru's review of the ENP-5140GH power supply, the model just below this one at the Geeks and Newegg being discussed.

As proof, I'll provide pics of my ps......(purchased from ewiz as they were the only resellers when I bought mine....).....after I get it out of its current home, a computer running an E7200 cpu @ 3.6GHz, 4GB RAM, 2 HD's, a 4850 video card, and a Gigabyte 965-S3 motherboard.



Close up of 5150GH ps label.....sure looks like one to me......


The ENP-5150GH laid out in all its glory.....but what are those two sets of wires on the right????



Why, first there's a split 20+4 poin main power connector for the motherboard....



Lo and behold.....a SPLIT 4+4-pin +12V ATX power connector.....the one that's not supposed to exist! Hmmmmm...




Well, there you have it. At least what I was sold and its cables.

Now, did Enhance change the cables after I purchased mine? Maybe, but why would they? It'd be almost cost prohibitive and rather limiting in its sales. On the other hand, since Enhance is a large OEM supplier to a LOT of other power supply rebranders, possibly these at the Geeks were built-to-order and eliminated the split 4+4 ATX connector. Dunno...I just know what I've got and how it's configured.

i'm sure what you're saying is true in your case, but it's hard to dispute 2 clear pieces of evidence that geeks has provided us - the pic and the description.

it isn't hard to believe that enchance has a different model.
and the blow out price they're willing to let these go for make me think that these are 8pins that they couldn't sell at regular price.

 

[jjmIII]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
Edit: Found a cable adaptor here . $5.99 + ship at NewEgg. Goes 4-to-8 or 8-to-4, same cable.

Can anyone find 8-to-4 adaptors cheaper than this?

True 8 to 4 for $4.95 + shipping.

I will rig it to work somehow without buying an adapter. Shouldn't be impossible. I could pull a 4 pin off a dead PS most likely.

 

[isosunrise]

Originally posted by: jjmIII

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
Edit: Found a cable adaptor here . $5.99 + ship at NewEgg. Goes 4-to-8 or 8-to-4, same cable.

Can anyone find 8-to-4 adaptors cheaper than this?

True 8 to 4 for $4.95 + shipping.

I will rig it to work somehow without buying an adapter. Shouldn't be impossible. I could pull a 4 pin off a dead PS most likely.

Assuming the 8 pin don't split, do we need a true 8 to 4 pin or would the 4 to 4 pin adapter from monoprice work?

Originally posted by: arkcom
Could try this for $.85

http://www.monoprice.com/produ...=1&format=1#largeimage

 

[Tullphan]

I ordered yesterday (Friday) morning & already have my tracking # from FedEx.
Of course, it's the FedEx saver, I assume...ordered 4/17, est. arrival 4/23.

 

[jjmIII]

Assuming the 8 pin don't split, do we need a true 8 to 4 pin or would the 4 to 4 pin adapter from monoprice work?

The monoprice unit would work.....just you may overload (in theory) that rail or some-shit like that .

 

[slayer202]

whoops nvm

 

[Rockinacoustic]

I'd love to jump on this but the $10 is hurting me.

 

[Delbert]

My shipping was $9 for 2. Or as I like to think, $4.50 ea.

 

[masterxfob]

wow, quick shipping, but crappy packaging (bare unit with two air bubbles inside a cardboard box). anyhow, i've gotta bbq to run off to, but wanted to mention that it has both an 8pin and a 4pin connector.

 

[Lanyap]

Originally posted by: masterxfob
wow, quick shipping, but crappy packaging (bare unit with two air bubbles inside a cardboard box). anyhow, i've gotta bbq to run off to, but wanted to mention that it has both an 8pin and a 4pin connector.

Thanks for the update. I have two on order. Their packaging has been bad recently in my experience. The past few motherboards I ordered were either packed in a bubble envelope or a shipping box that was a little bigger than the motherboard box.

 

[hansmuff]

Ordered 2 of those. Looks like they're solid basic units, perfect for standbys.

 

[GeezerMan]

Originally posted by: Lanyap

Originally posted by: masterxfob
wow, quick shipping, but crappy packaging (bare unit with two air bubbles inside a cardboard box). anyhow, i've gotta bbq to run off to, but wanted to mention that it has both an 8pin and a 4pin connector.

Thanks for the update. I have two on order. Their packaging has been bad recently in my experience. The past few motherboards I ordered were either packed in a bubble envelope or a shipping box that was a little bigger than the motherboard box.

yeah, I have had several poorly shipped items from Geeks. My last bare motherboard I ordered came in a cheap padded envelope. No box. It came damaged of course.

 

[Jack Flash]

Originally posted by: masterxfob
wow, quick shipping, but crappy packaging (bare unit with two air bubbles inside a cardboard box). anyhow, i've gotta bbq to run off to, but wanted to mention that it has both an 8pin and a 4pin connector.

They work alright?

 

[arkcom]

Originally posted by: GeezerMan

Originally posted by: Lanyap

Originally posted by: masterxfob
wow, quick shipping, but crappy packaging (bare unit with two air bubbles inside a cardboard box). anyhow, i've gotta bbq to run off to, but wanted to mention that it has both an 8pin and a 4pin connector.

Thanks for the update. I have two on order. Their packaging has been bad recently in my experience. The past few motherboards I ordered were either packed in a bubble envelope or a shipping box that was a little bigger than the motherboard box.

yeah, I have had several poorly shipped items from Geeks. My last bare motherboard I ordered came in a cheap padded envelope. No box. It came damaged of course.

Wow, that is incredibly stupid. What did they do to make it right?

 

[GeezerMan]

Originally posted by: arkcom

Originally posted by: GeezerMan

Originally posted by: Lanyap

Originally posted by: masterxfob
wow, quick shipping, but crappy packaging (bare unit with two air bubbles inside a cardboard box). anyhow, i've gotta bbq to run off to, but wanted to mention that it has both an 8pin and a 4pin connector.

Thanks for the update. I have two on order. Their packaging has been bad recently in my experience. The past few motherboards I ordered were either packed in a bubble envelope or a shipping box that was a little bigger than the motherboard box.

yeah, I have had several poorly shipped items from Geeks. My last bare motherboard I ordered came in a cheap padded envelope. No box. It came damaged of course.

Wow, that is incredibly stupid. What did they do to make it right?

I got a full refund. Took them about 2 weeks to do it.

 

[SunRey]

Thank You!

 

[esquared]

Found an EPS 8 pin to 4 pin P4 for 5.99 with free ship

3B tech

edit:
Get three for 4.50 each. Kind of like buy 2 get one free.

 

[isosunrise]

Originally posted by: esquared
Found an EPS 8 pin to 4 pin P4 for 5.99 with free ship

3B tech

edit:
Get three for 4.50 each. Kind of like buy 2 get one free.

Originally posted by: masterxfob
wow, quick shipping, but crappy packaging (bare unit with two air bubbles inside a cardboard box). anyhow, i've gotta bbq to run off to, but wanted to mention that it has both an 8pin and a 4pin connector.

 

[hans007]

Originally posted by: GeezerMan

Originally posted by: Lanyap

Originally posted by: masterxfob
wow, quick shipping, but crappy packaging (bare unit with two air bubbles inside a cardboard box). anyhow, i've gotta bbq to run off to, but wanted to mention that it has both an 8pin and a 4pin connector.

Thanks for the update. I have two on order. Their packaging has been bad recently in my experience. The past few motherboards I ordered were either packed in a bubble envelope or a shipping box that was a little bigger than the motherboard box.

yeah, I have had several poorly shipped items from Geeks. My last bare motherboard I ordered came in a cheap padded envelope. No box. It came damaged of course.

reminds me of the time my dad mailed me a geforce 2 in a padded envelope wrapped in tissue paper. somehow made it in one piece though.

 

[Morgot]

just ordered

 

[ahenkel]

so can a couple people confirm this comes with a 4pin connector or at least an 8pin that splits in two

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Tullphan
$12 shipping for me!

*Edit* $14 shipping for 2!

Geeks upfront shipping isn't that great, but they are good for shipping on multiple item orders. I tested this and 5 units was $18 shipping to me (CA to WI) while 10 units was $32 shipping.

Originally posted by: Infrnl
would one of these be strong enough to power an I7 rig @3.8-4ghz, 1 1tb hdd, 2 gtx 275's and a few fans?

I think it would be extremely borderline (if it would work at all), plus you would have to use two 6-pin PCIe adapters.

Core i7 920 $280
1TB HDD $110
6GB DDR3-1600 $150
X58 motherboard $250
Two GTX 275 $500
500W PSU deal $15
Look on Infrnl's face when the PSU OCP shuts it off due to being overloaded...

PRICELESS

Sorry man, just had to do it.

For your two GTX 275 I would recommend a power supply that comes with four PCIe plugs so you don't have to use adapters. Not that adapters don't work, but if it already comes with the proper plugs then you should be able to assume that the manufacturer thinks the PSU will work in such a configuration. I think you'll find 4-PCIe power supplies in the quality 650W and up range.

 

[Gillbot]

geeks? pass.... I've had horrible experiences with geeks lately. Last 3 orders DOA or non-functional after a few days. Had to call and harass to get a refund. I'll never buy from geeks again.

 

[Avalon]

In for 2, came out to $37 shipped to Orlando with coupon code techbargains. Will be a massive upgrade to my fiancee's 350W Antec basic, and a modest upgrade to my 4-5 year old 460W Enermax that isn't active PFC and only about 70% efficiency. Thanks!

 

[Infrnl]

Originally posted by: Zap

Originally posted by: Tullphan
$12 shipping for me!

*Edit* $14 shipping for 2!

Geeks upfront shipping isn't that great, but they are good for shipping on multiple item orders. I tested this and 5 units was $18 shipping to me (CA to WI) while 10 units was $32 shipping.

Originally posted by: Infrnl
would one of these be strong enough to power an I7 rig @3.8-4ghz, 1 1tb hdd, 2 gtx 275's and a few fans?

I think it would be extremely borderline (if it would work at all), plus you would have to use two 6-pin PCIe adapters.

Core i7 920 $280
1TB HDD $110
6GB DDR3-1600 $150
X58 motherboard $250
Two GTX 275 $500
500W PSU deal $15
Look on Infrnl's face when the PSU OCP shuts it off due to being overloaded...

PRICELESS

Sorry man, just had to do it.

For your two GTX 275 I would recommend a power supply that comes with four PCIe plugs so you don't have to use adapters. Not that adapters don't work, but if it already comes with the proper plugs then you should be able to assume that the manufacturer thinks the PSU will work in such a configuration. I think you'll find 4-PCIe power supplies in the quality 650W and up range.

HA HA HA. Thanks; I will look for something bigger then. maybe Antec or Corsair 850w and call it a day, lol