I bought a Powmax case w/ PS a few months ago. One word... Powmax=Junk...
With that said, my PS fizzled out awhile ago. Glad it didn't take my components with it. It literally started smoking!
The shipping cost were not worth replacing for another questionable PS under Powmax's lousy guarantee.
I need a reliable brand name PS of about 350w or better. Right now I am running P3 but I want the capability to upgrade to P4 so I also am looking for a 20/24 pin connector.
Shout out your preferred brand and where to get.
BTW, I like Tiger Direct. I just won't buy anything Powmax from them again.
2007-02-26 16:38:22 · 4 answers · asked by Kari 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Use Tiger Direct or you can try Newegg. Both sites offer great prices. For power supplies, I suggest you go with either Antec, Seasonic, Thermaltake, or pcpowercooling.
Preferably, I would go with Antec. Reviews have shown that they have great efficiency and power and they don't cost much at all.
Consider power supplies that are modular. It makes wiring easier.
2007-02-26 17:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by Lionheart12 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heh, guess what just happened to my computer? PSU went out, my motherboard is fried. Don't go with a cheapo PSU, I learned the hard way. :P
I would personally suggest an Antec. I've heard VERY positive things about them, and it's what I've purchased as a replacement whenever I get my replacement mobo back. It carries a full 3 year parts and labor warranty FROM THE MANUFACTURER (not many places do that!) and I've heard, though I've not tested it, that if it fails, it's set up to where the PSU will not take any of your internal parts with it. I got my 500W from CompUSA for just $99, so you can find a 350 or 400W for probably $50-$60.
Personally, if you don't mind a few days wait for shipping, buy from Newegg. That's where I got 90% of my computer parts for my new computer.
2007-02-26 16:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try newegg.com. I have never seen anything ship so fast and be so cheap. I had to RMA one out of 8 items I bought, kind of dissapointed in the time it took.
The site is full of reviews, items, and everything. I did my research through everyones ratings of power supplies before I bought my own (700w).
2007-02-26 16:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by Dingdingdong 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a big fan of AeroCool. They can be a bit pricey, but they're worth it. Link below:
2007-02-26 16:51:50 · answer #4 · answered by Scorp_Stanton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋