Is there a "Good"

Blythe · 06-03-2004, 11:53 PM

I have been building computers for use as a digital, closed circuit TV, recorder. I purchase the case, often Enermax brand, with power supply. Today, I was called to a job where the computer had been operating for about 18 months, non-stop. For no apparent reason, the power supply was "dead". The system was connected to a good quallity UPS back up supply. Should I consider purchasing my power supply seperately from the case, in order to possible obtain a better power supply? If so, what is considered the "Best" supply to purchase? My big concern is the fact that I had to drive over 200 miles, round-trip, and 6 hours time to replace this defective supply. I have 20 other computers in the field, and adding to the list each month. Thank you very much for your suggestions.

jesbax · 09-14-2004, 12:28 AM

Here is web site that i get my power supplies from and i have the best luck with them. They keep getting newer and better. I hope this will help you out.
http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/fro...ml?id=ZGBUYddX

**Praetor** · 09-14-2004, 03:30 PM

If you get really nitty-gritty you can do tests on a PSU to measure the PSU's stability as far as voltage stability goes etc (i.e., with a multimeter) but a brand name (nonRaidmax) psu should be good

Horatio · 09-18-2004, 01:38 AM

Enermax is considered a very good psu.

Nephilim · 09-22-2004, 07:39 AM

PC Power & Cooling is about as good as it gets

**Praetor** · 09-22-2004, 11:14 AM

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Is there a "Good" - "Better" & "Best" power supply

No

06-03-2004, 11:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blythe New Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5	Is there a "Good" - "Better" & "Best" power supply I have been building computers for use as a digital, closed circuit TV, recorder. I purchase the case, often Enermax brand, with power supply. Today, I was called to a job where the computer had been operating for about 18 months, non-stop. For no apparent reason, the power supply was "dead". The system was connected to a good quallity UPS back up supply. Should I consider purchasing my power supply seperately from the case, in order to possible obtain a better power supply? If so, what is considered the "Best" supply to purchase? My big concern is the fact that I had to drive over 200 miles, round-trip, and 6 hours time to replace this defective supply. I have 20 other computers in the field, and adding to the list each month. Thank you very much for your suggestions.

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09-14-2004, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
jesbax Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NE Age: 28 Posts: 337	Here is web site that i get my power supplies from and i have the best luck with them. They keep getting newer and better. I hope this will help you out. http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/fro...ml?id=ZGBUYddX