Echostar PSU

ChrisHarris · 04-01-2006, 01:06 AM

I have an EchoStar PSU in my computer.

Specs:
Dual Fan
680W
+3.3V--45A
+5V--50A
+12V--22A
-5V--0.5A
-12V--0.8A
+5Vsb--2A

It's got overload protection.

I don't see much mention of this brand. I bought it from the local computer store--back when I didn't know 1/2 of what I know now. Which, BTW, still ain't much.

Is this PSU decent enough?

I've heard that having a cheap PSU can lead to unexpected shutdowns and reboots. I'm having problems with my rig now. I've been blaming it on my cheap GeForce 4000MX 64bit video card with a paltry 128mb DDR400.

But, I've been reading here (PSU101), and I'm now wondering if I have a POS power supply.

Can anyone comment on this PSU? I know it's not top-of-the-line. But will it work okay?

I'm running it on the rig in my signature. I just bought a 7800GS with 256mb GDDR3 Ram and 256 bit interface. 16 pipelines. 1280mhz clock. Best AGP 8x card I could find. Am I gonna have to upgrade my PSU to pump this video card?

Sorry for all the silly questions. Can ya tell I'm worried about it?

Yasu · 04-01-2006, 01:16 AM

I don't know what else you have in your computer but It may be best to get a PSU that has at least 30A on the 12v if you want to try and prevent random restarts and other problems.

**The_Other_One** · 04-01-2006, 01:30 AM

Yeah, with such a video card, you'd want a better PSU...

ChrisHarris · 04-01-2006, 04:48 AM

I can't believe 680W isn't enough. It just seems like a huge PSU.

But, if you guys think I need one with +12V 30A--then I'll look into it.

Any recommendations--or just go to newegg and find one that matches those parameters?

Thanks

Yasu · 04-01-2006, 03:56 PM

Look for good brands like Enermax, Antec or Ultra and watts aren't everything you should look at when you're buying a PSU.

Chris Chan · 04-01-2006, 04:15 PM

echostar iirc is a piece of sh!t. as is ultra's first gen x-connect. [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817711002 ocz powerstream 520w] is great.

i.Angel · 04-01-2006, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisHarris

I can't believe 680W isn't enough. It just seems like a huge PSU.

But, if you guys think I need one with +12V 30A--then I'll look into it.

Any recommendations--or just go to newegg and find one that matches those parameters?

Thanks

It's not always about the wattage. If you have crappy ampage then you arn't going to get enough power to your video card (and believe me, your 7800GS is going to be power hungry!

)

Try an Antec. Found this one on newegg. It has modular support and 36A on the 12V rail which is plenty. I'm going to be buying this PSU or the step above for my soon-to-come rig.

EDIT: Chris Chan, sure that is a hell of a PSU, but look at the price tag! Not all of us can drop $140 on a PSU!

Chris Chan · 04-03-2006, 12:49 AM

Yeah, I tend to go ofr the best at any price as far as recommendations. That Antec is pretty good.

mrbagrat · 04-03-2006, 01:34 AM

This one also looks good: http://www.xoxide.com/sunbeam-nuuo-550w-psu-black.html
Maybe not the best review on newegg, but if you look at them the bad ones are all practicaly about people who got duds. 38A on the 12v rail, SLI support, and modular cables-plus that LCD thing-good for an 83$ 550watt PSU. I might have to get one myself.

i.Angel · 04-04-2006, 03:35 AM

Very nice PSU I would have to say.

38A on the 12V rail is so much! I might actually check into this PSU instead of the Smart Power Antec I was checking out...

04-01-2006, 01:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChrisHarris Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 123	Echostar PSU I have an EchoStar PSU in my computer. Specs: Dual Fan 680W +3.3V--45A +5V--50A +12V--22A -5V--0.5A -12V--0.8A +5Vsb--2A It's got overload protection. I don't see much mention of this brand. I bought it from the local computer store--back when I didn't know 1/2 of what I know now. Which, BTW, still ain't much. Is this PSU decent enough? I've heard that having a cheap PSU can lead to unexpected shutdowns and reboots. I'm having problems with my rig now. I've been blaming it on my cheap GeForce 4000MX 64bit video card with a paltry 128mb DDR400. But, I've been reading here (PSU101), and I'm now wondering if I have a POS power supply. Can anyone comment on this PSU? I know it's not top-of-the-line. But will it work okay? I'm running it on the rig in my signature. I just bought a 7800GS with 256mb GDDR3 Ram and 256 bit interface. 16 pipelines. 1280mhz clock. Best AGP 8x card I could find. Am I gonna have to upgrade my PSU to pump this video card? Sorry for all the silly questions. Can ya tell I'm worried about it? __________________ Gigabyte 8IPE1000-G Pro 800mhz FSB w/HTT P4 3.0ghz Prescott 800mhz FSB w/HTT 2GB Infineon DDR400 3-3-3-8 XFX nVidia 7800GS AGP 8x Seagate Barracuda 80GB SATA X 2 Seagate Barracuda 250GB IDE ThermalTake Tower 112

04-01-2006, 01:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Yasu Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Age: 20 Posts: 1,199	I don't know what else you have in your computer but It may be best to get a PSU that has at least 30A on the 12v if you want to try and prevent random restarts and other problems. __________________ CPU: Intel P4 3.0 HT Mobo: ASUS P5P800 RAM: 2x512 PC3200 VC: ATI Radeon X850PRO HDD: 160GB Seagate SATA PSU: 500watt Ultra X-connect

04-01-2006, 01:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,382	Yeah, with such a video card, you'd want a better PSU... __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

04-01-2006, 04:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisHarris Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 123	I can't believe 680W isn't enough. It just seems like a huge PSU. But, if you guys think I need one with +12V 30A--then I'll look into it. Any recommendations--or just go to newegg and find one that matches those parameters? Thanks __________________ Gigabyte 8IPE1000-G Pro 800mhz FSB w/HTT P4 3.0ghz Prescott 800mhz FSB w/HTT 2GB Infineon DDR400 3-3-3-8 XFX nVidia 7800GS AGP 8x Seagate Barracuda 80GB SATA X 2 Seagate Barracuda 250GB IDE ThermalTake Tower 112

04-01-2006, 03:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Yasu Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Age: 20 Posts: 1,199	Look for good brands like Enermax, Antec or Ultra and watts aren't everything you should look at when you're buying a PSU. __________________ CPU: Intel P4 3.0 HT Mobo: ASUS P5P800 RAM: 2x512 PC3200 VC: ATI Radeon X850PRO HDD: 160GB Seagate SATA PSU: 500watt Ultra X-connect

04-01-2006, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chris Chan Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 16 Posts: 509	echostar iirc is a piece of sh!t. as is ultra's first gen x-connect. [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817711002 ocz powerstream 520w] is great. __________________ desktop: Celeron 1.7/512MB/80GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 server: P4 2.8/768MB/40GB/integrated/Debian Etch laptop: G3 500MHz/256MB/10GB/RageMobility/Debian Etch laptop soon: Sempron 2800+/512MB/40GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 laptop soon: PII 300MHz/192MB/40GB/?/Debian Etch

04-03-2006, 12:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chris Chan Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 16 Posts: 509	Yeah, I tend to go ofr the best at any price as far as recommendations. That Antec is pretty good. __________________ desktop: Celeron 1.7/512MB/80GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 server: P4 2.8/768MB/40GB/integrated/Debian Etch laptop: G3 500MHz/256MB/10GB/RageMobility/Debian Etch laptop soon: Sempron 2800+/512MB/40GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 laptop soon: PII 300MHz/192MB/40GB/?/Debian Etch

04-03-2006, 01:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
mrbagrat banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: See above Posts: 1,237	This one also looks good: http://www.xoxide.com/sunbeam-nuuo-550w-psu-black.html Maybe not the best review on newegg, but if you look at them the bad ones are all practicaly about people who got duds. 38A on the 12v rail, SLI support, and modular cables-plus that LCD thing-good for an 83$ 550watt PSU. I might have to get one myself.

04-04-2006, 03:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
i.Angel Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Age: 17 Posts: 1,200	Very nice PSU I would have to say. 38A on the 12V rail is so much! I might actually check into this PSU instead of the Smart Power Antec I was checking out... __________________ XPS M1530

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