first PSU failure

Ford Freak · 10-20-2009, 05:38 PM

The PSU in my main rig kicked the bucket today. It is the only PSU to fail on me so far. I don't think I can complain too much though. It has been in my main rig for at least 3 years which has run 24/7 most of that time. It was squealing for a long time but I thought it was the MB.

Now I need a new one. It must be modular. Something in the 650w range should be good enough. I don't plan on using 2+ video cards or anything like the 4870 X2.

PeterT · 10-20-2009, 05:51 PM

You can't go wrong with a Corsair:
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Ford Freak · 10-20-2009, 06:04 PM

I was just looking at those.

I wonder what the difference is between these two. Other than the obvious 30w difference...

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

BTW, The system runs fine thank goodness. I took a PSU from another system to test it.

GWillakers · 10-20-2009, 06:05 PM

Curiosity,

What size PS blew, and what were you running in the Main rig?

PeterT · 10-20-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Freak

I was just looking at those.

I wonder what the difference is between these two. Other than the obvious 30w difference...

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

BTW, The system runs fine thank goodness. I took a PSU from another system to test it.

That link doesn't work for me. The "HX" line are modular, the TX are not. I have a TX and am very happy with it.

Ford Freak · 10-20-2009, 06:24 PM

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650HX 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

Ford Freak · 10-20-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GWillakers

Curiosity,

What size PS blew, and what were you running in the Main rig?

580w

DX38BT
Q6600
4GB ram
HD 4870
Auzentech Prelude
2 Optical
2 HDs
fan controller
water pump

PeterT · 10-20-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Freak

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650HX 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

I think the 650 is a newer model.

wonderwrench · 10-21-2009, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

I think the 650 is a newer model.

The HX650 is a newer model. Is it better? I found this thread asking the same questions. HX620 review from 2006. The HX 620 is made by Seasonic. I can't find a good review on the HX650 as its so new. It looks to be made by Seasonic or CWT. Both good companies. I would guess the 650 will replace the 620. The 650 has a 7 year warranty the 620 is 5 years. The 650 is slighty more effiecent than the 620. Newegg sure has a nice price after rebate on the 650. If rebates are not your thing they are the same price. IMO get the 650.

Ford Freak · 10-21-2009, 05:18 PM

Here's what I bought.

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

wonderwrench · 10-21-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Freak

Here's what I bought.

Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Wow that should do the job! Nice!

Ford Freak · 10-26-2009, 06:58 PM

Got the PSU today. It works great and is pretty quiet. I don't think the other one made much noise either until it started squeeling. The only thing I'm not thilled with is the power cables. I think I'm going to see if I can get the other ones to work by changing out the connecters.

DBoone · 10-26-2009, 07:43 PM

What is it that you don't like about the cables?

Ford Freak · 10-26-2009, 07:55 PM

They are stiff compared to my old ones. There are 4 SATA connections on each of the 2 SATA cables. My old ones had 2-3 on each and there was more than two cables. I had ones of them hanging out the back of the case incase I needed to hook another drive up. They don't seem to look as nice either.

10-20-2009, 05:38 PM	#1
Ford Freak warranty voider Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,880	first PSU failure The PSU in my main rig kicked the bucket today. It is the only PSU to fail on me so far. I don't think I can complain too much though. It has been in my main rig for at least 3 years which has run 24/7 most of that time. It was squealing for a long time but I thought it was the MB. Now I need a new one. It must be modular. Something in the 650w range should be good enough. I don't plan on using 2+ video cards or anything like the 4870 X2. __________________
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10-20-2009, 05:51 PM	#2
PeterT CUSL2...GA-EP45-UD3P...? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 2,688	Re: first PSU failure You can't go wrong with a Corsair: Newegg.com - Computer Hardware,Computer Cases,Power Supplies,Corsair Memory,Yes __________________ Proud Member: Team-CUSL2 - 'The Old School Crew' Asus Eee PC 1000HE, 1x2GB Corsair DDR2 667 GA-EP45-UD3P, Q9550, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, EVGA 9800GTX+ 512MB GA-EP45-DS3L, E7200, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Asus EAH4850 TOP 512MB GA-EP45-UD3P, E6600, 4x1GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 1066, EVGA 8800GTS 512MB P5B-D in a box at the moment P4P800-D, P4 2.4C, 4x512MB Mushkin DDR 400, ATI AIW X800XT 256MB TUSL2C, P3-S 1.4, 2x256MB Corsair XMS150, ATI 9800PRO 128MB, TB Santa Cruz CUSL2, P3 1.0, 1x256MB & 2x128MB Corsair PC133, Asus V7700D 32MB, SB Live! * Please join ABXZone and participate * Last edited by PeterT; 10-20-2009 at 05:58 PM..
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10-20-2009, 06:04 PM	#3
Ford Freak warranty voider Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,880	Re: first PSU failure I was just looking at those. I wonder what the difference is between these two. Other than the obvious 30w difference... Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! BTW, The system runs fine thank goodness. I took a PSU from another system to test it. __________________
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10-20-2009, 06:05 PM	#4
GWillakers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 214	Re: first PSU failure Curiosity, What size PS blew, and what were you running in the Main rig?
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10-20-2009, 06:24 PM	#6
Ford Freak warranty voider Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,880	Re: first PSU failure Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-650HX 650W ATX12V v2.2 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies __________________
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10-21-2009, 05:18 PM	#10
Ford Freak warranty voider Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,880	Re: first PSU failure Here's what I bought. Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750HX 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies __________________
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10-26-2009, 06:58 PM	#12
Ford Freak warranty voider Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,880	Re: first PSU failure Got the PSU today. It works great and is pretty quiet. I don't think the other one made much noise either until it started squeeling. The only thing I'm not thilled with is the power cables. I think I'm going to see if I can get the other ones to work by changing out the connecters. __________________
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10-26-2009, 07:43 PM	#13
DBoone Just call me Dave Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,684	Re: first PSU failure What is it that you don't like about the cables? __________________ ASUS P5B-Deluxe, Intel E6600, 4 GB Corsair XMS, Sapphire 5850, Windows 7 RC
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10-26-2009, 07:55 PM	#14
Ford Freak warranty voider Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,880	Re: first PSU failure They are stiff compared to my old ones. There are 4 SATA connections on each of the 2 SATA cables. My old ones had 2-3 on each and there was more than two cables. I had ones of them hanging out the back of the case incase I needed to hook another drive up. They don't seem to look as nice either. __________________
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