Re: Overclocking Failed! message...But I'm not!!


>"Desyfa" <adam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>news:1122582854.599695.10260@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I didn't get anything from Maplins...they're rubbish and expensive.
>I've just seen the TruePower 550W on Overclockers, but its around
>£90...I was hoping to spend £50 max. Does anyone have any
>suggestions? Theres an Enermax 535W for about £65 this week on
>overclockers, which doesn't look too bad.
>
>-adam

Adam,
Sorry, but as has been said many times both on this newsgroup and elsewhere,
it's false economy to spend hundreds of pounds on processor, memory, video
card, etc., and then scrimp on the PSU. Like everything else, you get what
you pay for (to some extent, at least). The reason I went for the
TrueControl is specifically because it allows me to adjust the voltages
precisely; PSUs in general tend to err on the safe side, and provide power
at 2-3% below stated values. I had an Enermax 435, which should have been
OK, but which would occasionally drop (I think it was 5V) slightly below 5%
tolerance, so I decided to bite the bullet and get a supply which should
keep me going for some years to come. Having said that, the Enermax 535
should be fine, and the price sounds quite good.
Regards,
Steve.


.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: PSU Recommendation
    ... I know this come up quite frequently but I need to replace a PSU, ... current one is an Enermax and it has become electrically noisy and is ... Tagan has had some recommendations in this group. ... Antec PSUs are fairly quiet, too quiet in fact as I have had three die. ...
    (uk.comp.homebuilt)
  • Re: Reliable power supplies?
    ... it sounds as though it's failed in a "safe" way and not taken loads of kit ... Although not the best Enermax psu's are usually a good. ... good, working PSU. ... machines get light use, usually, I'm quite happy to just let them be. ...
    (uk.comp.homebuilt)
  • Re: Anyone used Earthwatts PSU?
    ... It has been powered by an Enermax 350W PSU. ... use 800 units a year at a cost of 84.84UKP ... Athlon X2/4600 with a similar spec. ...
    (uk.comp.homebuilt)
  • Review: Enermax Liberty 620w PSU
    ... Just a quick note regarding this Enermax 620w PSU. ... I had this power supply in my new AMD X2 SLI system less then 6 months ... bonus, the new PSU is -much- quieter then the Enermax was. ...
    (alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt)
  • Re: Review: Enermax Liberty 620w PSU
    ... to an Enermax explosion. ... Subject: Review: Enermax Liberty 620w PSU ...
    (alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt)