Will it be enough?

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FZoli

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Hello,

After 4 years of good work my Codegen PSU's fan became very loud. Recently I heard bad things aboud Codegen so I thought I change the whole PSU.
I was thinking about buying a Chieftec DT350F2B 350W (my current PSU is only 300W)

My current configuration is:
Motherboard: ABIT IL-8
CPU: Intel Celeron D 356, 3366 MHz
Memory: 3 GB DDR2
HDD: 80 GB Maxtor
Videocard: Connect 3D Radeon X550
1 DVD/CD-Burner combo and 1 FDD
Other than the usual display, keyboard & mouse trinity, a gamepad, a printer, two small loudspeaker are connected always. Other than that only a scanner and a mobile HDD rarely.

My question is, is that PSU enought for my computer? Or should I look up another? I'm open for suggestions.
What really bothers me, is that current PSU-s have their fan at the bottom, while my one on the back, so I don' know if these new ones would work correctly in my PC. :confused:
And one more thing. Haven't changed a PSU yet, so whad do you think? By following this article (http://www.fonerbooks.com/r_power.htm), could I make it? (It wouldn't be the first I set my hands in a computer, but until now I awoided the PSU)
 
bigfellla said:
Firs
Secondly, the fan goes up, not down when installed in the case.
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Not really it depends on the case how the psu mounts in it and it usually does not make much difference since the fans primary function is to keep the components cool in the psu case.
 
bigfellla said:
The FSP400 is garbage.
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Stupid comment...might be a cheap PSU but if used under correct conditions will be ok....
How many computers world wide run cheap power supplies? I will answer for you.... plenty and they certainly do a good job.....
Don't bother responding back with so called horror stories of cheap PSU's destroying whole computers as the same can be said with so called good brand name PSU's....
 
MMM said:
Stupid comment...might be a cheap PSU but if used under correct conditions will be ok....
How many computers world wide run cheap power supplies? I will answer for you.... plenty and they certainly do a good job.....
Don't bother responding back with so called horror stories of cheap PSU's destroying whole computers as the same can be said with so called good brand name PSU's....
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Excuse me? Shows how little you understand about PSUs

Please explain what "correct conditions are", and for future notice, ill respond however I wish.

This PSU has 2 x 17A rails, one of which is dedicated to the CPU meaning the rest of the 12V system is running of one 17A (max) rail.

Now factor in this rail is rated at 25oC and that in summer most computers will run at temperatures double this. Derate for 4W per 1oC above 25oC and you will find that in reality it can only provide less 9A on that rail.

This doesn't factor in capacitor ageing, potential overclocking etc. Capacitor ageing can reduce output by up to 30%. This means that in real terms this PSU may only be able to deliver just over 6A on the 12V+2 rail.

Now factor in that that graphics card can draw up to 60W (5A), you are running very close to maximum on this PSU.

But of course, cheap PSUs are just as likely to damage components as expensive ones - NOT :o
 
bigfellla said:
Excuse me? Shows how little you understand about PSUs
Please explain what "correct conditions are", and for future notice, ill respond however I wish.
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Hey I did not say you cannot respond just merely made a comment like you when you make your comments in other posts.
As I said you made a stupid comment.
 
Buying a crappy PSU is the worst thing you can do when building a computer. At worst, it can blow up and harm you and all of your parts as well. I strongly recommend Corsair and Seasonic, both great, safe brands.
 
MMM said:
Hey I did not say you cannot respond just merely made a comment like you when you make your comments in other posts.
As I said you made a stupid comment.
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No sir it is you who is stupid if you think that running a PSU at or near its maximum ability is smart... especially if its a low powered OEM from a fairly sub quality brand.

FSP is garbage compared to quality PSUs.
 
bigfellla said:
No sir it is you who is stupid if you think that running a PSU at or near its maximum ability is smart... especially if its a low powered OEM from a fairly sub quality brand.

FSP is garbage compared to quality PSUs.
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Read the OP post on his specs, his replacement PSU has being do quite well over 16 months for a piece of rubbish as you put it.....By the time his pc gives up the ghost it won't be because of the psu...
You are a just a typical know it all....:P
 
MMM said:
Read the OP post on his specs, his replacement PSU has being do quite well over 16 months for a piece of rubbish as you put it.....By the time his pc gives up the ghost it won't be because of the psu...
You are a just a typical know it all....:P
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So your argument is that if it works, it will continue to work? Complete definition of a falacy.

I may be considered a typical know it all mate, but you're clearly the other end of the spectrum...

There is absolutely nothing stupid about recommending a PSU that is quality, and absolutely nothing smart about recommending a PSU that is at its design limits. This forum is littered with fails caused by PSUs.
 
Very cheap (the cheapest one here where I live) and more than enough for your computer:

LC POWER Office Series, ATX2, 80mm fan of 420 watts:

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Very expensive (the most expensive here where I live) and too much for your computer:

CORSAIR AX Series CMPSU-1200AXEU, ATX v2.31, 140mm fan of 1200 watts:

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If you are not willing to spend a lot of money on the power supply unit then I definetely recommend you to buy the first one I showed you.I have managed to get up to 10 hard disk drives working perfectly on it together with 6 blue led fans and the rest of the stuff that goes with it of course.
Just calculate how many watts all your staff will use so that you do not go beyond 420 watts otherwise you can burn the power supply unit.








Cheers everyone / everybody! :D
 
^ not sure the point of that post. Secondly nameplate wattage on PSUs means very very little, especially on cheap ones.
 
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