Long story short, I was dealing on ebay, bought a psu that i found out was cheaper on newegg later on in the day. I received the package today despite the fact that usps was retarded and did not come to the right apt complex several times. The power supply was to be this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170017
So I received my package today, and it was not what I expected. The Main connector is missing one pin. The PSU has no actual manufacturer compared to the one I ordered. It is missing one pci-e 6 pin. And the color of the power supply is gold.
^ This is what i sent him
I messaged the owner about this and this is what he replied.
hi:
the power supply should be fine. under the new atx standard the -5v is no longer required.
ATX12V v2.01
This is a minor revision from June 2004. An errant reference for the -5V rail was removed. Other minor changes were introduced.
The ATX specification requires the power supply to produce three main outputs, +3.3 V +5 V and +12 V. Low-power -12 V and 5 VSB (standby) supplies are also required. A -5 V output was originally required because it was supplied on the ISA bus, but it became obsolete with the removal of the ISA bus in modern PCs and has been removed in later versions of the ATX standard.
I sent him a message for his address to get a refund and he said okay, send it to this address and everything will be k.
My question is, did the owner even answer my question?
I need a real answer, I know nothing about power supplies what so ever.
Long story short, I was dealing on ebay, bought a psu that i found out was cheaper on newegg later on in the day. I received the package today despite the fact that usps was retarded and did not come to the right apt complex several times. The power supply was to be this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170017
[quote]
So I received my package today, and it was not what I expected. The Main connector is missing one pin. The PSU has no actual manufacturer compared to the one I ordered. It is missing one pci-e 6 pin. And the color of the power supply is gold.[/quote]
^ This is what i sent him
I messaged the owner about this and this is what he replied.
[quote]hi:
the power supply should be fine. under the new atx standard the -5v is no longer required.
ATX12V v2.01
This is a minor revision from June 2004. An errant reference for the -5V rail was removed. Other minor changes were introduced.
The ATX specification requires the power supply to produce three main outputs, +3.3 V +5 V and +12 V. Low-power -12 V and 5 VSB (standby) supplies are also required. A -5 V output was originally required because it was supplied on the ISA bus, but it became obsolete with the removal of the ISA bus in modern PCs and has been removed in later versions of the ATX standard.
[/quote]
I sent him a message for his address to get a refund and he said okay, send it to this address and everything will be k.
My question is, did the owner even answer my question?
I need a real answer, I know nothing about power supplies what so ever.
He's dodging the question.
Also don't cheap out on your power supplies. Get a corsair, antec, etc.
He's dodging the question.
Also don't cheap out on your power supplies. Get a corsair, antec, etc.
Like m4risa said, this guy is bullshitting you. And also, PSUs, just as with hard drives, are a component you should never cut costs on.
One question though...when you say 'this guy', do you mean a rep from Newegg, or did you get the PSU through something else?
Like m4risa said, this guy is bullshitting you. And also, PSUs, just as with hard drives, are a component you should never cut costs on.
One question though...when you say 'this guy', do you mean a rep from Newegg, or did you get the PSU through something else?
m4risaAlso don't cheap out on your power supplies. Get a corsair, antec, etc.
It's better to never have to worry about the small stuff and pay the $10 or $20 more for quality.
[quote=m4risa]Also don't cheap out on your power supplies. Get a corsair, antec, etc.[/quote]
It's better to never have to worry about the small stuff and pay the $10 or $20 more for quality.
DrakeMegrimm4risaAlso don't cheap out on your power supplies. Get a corsair, antec, etc.
It's better to never have to worry about the small stuff and pay the $10 or $20 more for quality.
Yep, I believe one of my highlander teammates' power supply blew due to Sandy but since it was a good power supply, it didn't take anything else with it. Never cheap out on the power supplies, moreso if you have nice components.
[quote=DrakeMegrim][quote=m4risa]Also don't cheap out on your power supplies. Get a corsair, antec, etc.[/quote]
It's better to never have to worry about the small stuff and pay the $10 or $20 more for quality.[/quote]
Yep, I believe one of my highlander teammates' power supply blew due to Sandy but since it was a good power supply, it didn't take anything else with it. Never cheap out on the power supplies, moreso if you have nice components.
Well I need an inexpensive power supply 500+ watts. Wanna link me any? Corsair's and Antec's are really priced.
Well I need an inexpensive power supply 500+ watts. Wanna link me any? Corsair's and Antec's are really priced.
CoaxWell I need an inexpensive power supply 500+ watts. Wanna link me any? Corsair's and Antec's are really priced.
That's cause you're assured quality and 80+ certification on most of their power supplies.
[quote=Coax]Well I need an inexpensive power supply 500+ watts. Wanna link me any? Corsair's and Antec's are really priced.[/quote]
That's cause you're assured quality and 80+ certification on most of their power supplies.
do you even need 500+ watts?
most likely all you need is a good 350W-450W psu
do you even need 500+ watts?
most likely all you need is a good 350W-450W psu
So look for a 80+ certified psu?
Cradledo you even need 500+ watts?
most likely all you need is a good 350W-450W psu
Im upgrading my pc. Im trying to add my 560 ti I just ordered.
So look for a 80+ certified psu?
[quote=Cradle]do you even need 500+ watts?
most likely all you need is a good 350W-450W psu[/quote]
Im upgrading my pc. Im trying to add my 560 ti I just ordered.
CoaxSo look for a 80+ certified psu?
Cradledo you even need 500+ watts?
most likely all you need is a good 350W-450W psu
Im upgrading my pc. Im trying to add my 560 ti I just ordered.
The most high-end current day pc's (i7 6core, GTX690 4gig, ddr3 2800mhz ram) with no OC, would only require ~800 watts or so. most mid or mid-high tier pc's only need 500-650 watts, even with overclocking
[quote=Coax]So look for a 80+ certified psu?
[quote=Cradle]do you even need 500+ watts?
most likely all you need is a good 350W-450W psu[/quote]
Im upgrading my pc. Im trying to add my 560 ti I just ordered.[/quote]
The most high-end current day pc's (i7 6core, GTX690 4gig, ddr3 2800mhz ram) with no OC, would only require ~800 watts or so. most mid or mid-high tier pc's only need 500-650 watts, even with overclocking
I think this psu looks really good. Good reviews on newegg, but much cheaper on here.
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=49495&vpn=ST50F-ES&manufacture=Silverstone%20Technology
Silverstone is also a good brand.
Silverstone is also a good brand.
I burnt out this exact same PSU in 6 months a couple of years ago. Get rid of it.
I burnt out this exact same PSU in 6 months a couple of years ago. Get rid of it.