Hey guys, I haven't posted much at all on here but I'm always reading the forums on this site. I finally came to a time where I need some advice.
So, I just moved 1,100 miles across the country. When I unpacked and set up my station. My computer would not start. The power light on the motherboard came on but when I pressed the case power button, no juice. So I pulled out the psu and threw it in my old pc, same thing. So I'm assuming that the psu is my problem. It's a 500w Cooler Master that has lasted me almost four years and in two different builds. I'm thinking a psu of that low of wattage also didn't like the overclock I've been running for the past eight months, which I think that has cause me a few voltage crashes. So I would say that I got my moneys worth out of it. So now comes the time to pick a new one out. I know that I want a modular psu for maximum case airflow. I also want enough wattage to be able to upgrade to a 7850 or 7950 gpu, once the price drops a bit. From what links I'm posting maybe you guys will have a good idea of what I'm working with for a budget. I really don't want to spend over $60 or $70 bucks and spending less would be even better. I'm just afraid of all the horror stories that surround cheap psu's. Any insight on my diagnosis and what I should buy would be much appreciated...
My old roommate recommended this. But all I keep reading are horror stories of this one killing gpu's, mobos, or sound cards, and that it is crap...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152036
This is what I'm looking at and actually considering of purchasing. Seems to have pretty descent reviews, a $25.00 rebate (i know about the slow rebate game), and a three year manufacturer warranty that OCZ seems to stand by if you complain enough.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017
So, I just moved 1,100 miles across the country. When I unpacked and set up my station. My computer would not start. The power light on the motherboard came on but when I pressed the case power button, no juice. So I pulled out the psu and threw it in my old pc, same thing. So I'm assuming that the psu is my problem. It's a 500w Cooler Master that has lasted me almost four years and in two different builds. I'm thinking a psu of that low of wattage also didn't like the overclock I've been running for the past eight months, which I think that has cause me a few voltage crashes. So I would say that I got my moneys worth out of it. So now comes the time to pick a new one out. I know that I want a modular psu for maximum case airflow. I also want enough wattage to be able to upgrade to a 7850 or 7950 gpu, once the price drops a bit. From what links I'm posting maybe you guys will have a good idea of what I'm working with for a budget. I really don't want to spend over $60 or $70 bucks and spending less would be even better. I'm just afraid of all the horror stories that surround cheap psu's. Any insight on my diagnosis and what I should buy would be much appreciated...
My old roommate recommended this. But all I keep reading are horror stories of this one killing gpu's, mobos, or sound cards, and that it is crap...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152036
This is what I'm looking at and actually considering of purchasing. Seems to have pretty descent reviews, a $25.00 rebate (i know about the slow rebate game), and a three year manufacturer warranty that OCZ seems to stand by if you complain enough.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017
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