New power supply

JTSF · May 7, 2003, 09:13 AM

Like the subject says it´s time to change old crappy Codegen 300w to better one. So what are you recommending?

Here are my alternatives:
Antec True Power 330W (local price: 91 euros) homepages
Enermax EG365AX-VE(G) FMA 353W manual (87e) homepages
Fortron FSP350-60BTV 350W SuperQuiet (83e)

Like I said before I´m not going to buy any Codegen or Qtec. Those are the alternatives as far as I see.

It seems to me that Antec gives the most accurate voltages. But however Enermax adjustable fan control would be super...

So opinions are welcome...

Dom · May 7, 2003, 09:15 AM

Enermax or Antec, I've had both brands and they are great.

**Roadee** · May 7, 2003, 09:21 AM

I agree with your choices, and own the Antec 430 True Power. Something you may want to consider is may something 400watts or larger just for future upgrades that you may do. It is better to have room to spare than maybe having to buy another one later on just because you dont have enough power. And a less taxed power supply will last longer as well.

Just food for thought!!

Ryo-Ohki · May 7, 2003, 09:23 AM

Antec TruePower all the way, if you value silence as well as stability. I'm not too familiar with the other brands, but I have several TruePowers at home.

JTSF · May 7, 2003, 01:18 PM

But damn, Antec True Power 430W costs 126e! Huh, that would be then the most expensive part in my computer.

But I don´t really have choices. It´ll be cheaper to buy a good PS than buy a whole new computer when this Codegen blows up. Right now I can´t plug my second HDD at all. If I plug it, then both HDD:s starts to extinguish randomly. Yes, HDD works otherwise just perfect. So I´m really not exaggerating when talking about PS being close to blowing up.

OK, right now number one to me is Antec True Power 380W (115e). But before buying I really must take a look to my wallet...

Ryo-Ohki · May 7, 2003, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by JTSF
OK, right now number one to me is Antec True Power 380W (115e). But before buying I really must take a look to my wallet...

I'm pretty sure you can go with a 330W. Heck, even with an Antec 300W SmartPower I could run four HDDs, a SCSI DVD-ROM, an IDE DVD-ROM, a Raddy 8500, a SBLive!, an Adaptec SCSI card, a NIC, a Promise controller, everything plugged on an ASUS TUSL2-C with a Tualatin 1,26GHz and 512MB of PC-133.

I only upgraded to the Antec TP 380W when I got my P4 core for that system -- and I'm almost sure it was overkill.

JTSF · May 7, 2003, 03:45 PM

May be then I´ll go for 330w. My current system:

Amd TB 1333mhz
MSI turbo (6330)
512Mt sdram
80Gt Samsung Spinpoint
Lg cd-rw
Radeon 8500le
Soundblaster 128´
2 8cm fans

Well, that´s it. Plus additionally one 6Gt HDD.

In future I´ll probably go for Amd Xp 2xxx+ and Via KT400. 330w should be enough for that too. But on the other hand power is always power...

Or one option is to take Enermax. It´s a compromise of those Antecs. And it has also manually adjustable fans.

WyreTheWolf · May 7, 2003, 03:58 PM

Sparkle 400GT - 400 watts of power, and it has been pushed, and tested to 580 watts , these are TRUE ratings here... They are built like a tank... and always work... throw anything you want at them. For the money (they are inexpensive) they are the absolute most powerful psu you can get. (they weigh like a tank too ... very very heavy)

DriveEuro · May 7, 2003, 04:18 PM

Try to find the TTGI 520ss of the TTGI 420. It's a bang for the buck power supply. Also has a potentiometer inside of the PSU that you can give a little twist if you ever need a little bit more power on the 12v and 5v.

JTSF · May 8, 2003, 06:08 PM

Channel Well Technology makes Antecs PSUs, am I right? So, there are also Channel Wells own PSUs at stores. So it´s a ideal oppoturnity to save some money? CW costs about half of Antec.

Does anyone have any experience about CWT PSUs?

peterosesbookie · May 8, 2003, 10:24 PM

Enermax does not have a replacement policy. Anyways I am using an Antec PP510D (510 watts PSU for Tyan thunder K7). I have absolutely no power issues with this power supply.

later

pete

BONEHEAD · May 8, 2003, 11:05 PM

Antec is very good. I got my True 550 for 125.00 I forget were though. Befor that I had a 300 ps powering all my crap.

~~Asuka~~ · May 9, 2003, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by JTSF
Like the subject says it´s time to change old crappy Codegen 300w to better one. So what are you recommending?
Here are my alternatives:
Antec True Power 330W (local price: 91 euros) homepages
Enermax EG365AX-VE(G) FMA 353W manual (87e) homepages
Fortron FSP350-60BTV 350W SuperQuiet (83e)
Like I said before I´m not going to buy any Codegen or Qtec. Those are the alternatives as far as I see.
It seems to me that Antec gives the most accurate voltages. But however Enermax adjustable fan control would be super...
So opinions are welcome...

Changing to a wimpy 330W one, you won't see any difference from your 300W one... similar goes for 350W ones. You should get at least a 400W one, anything below is a waste of money.
Also, take a look at the specific data (especially 5V power, but also 3.3V and to a lesser degree also12V). A nice value would be around 40A for the 5V power.

toddsmack2k · May 9, 2003, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by WyreTheWolf
Sparkle 400GT - 400 watts of power, and it has been pushed, and tested to 580 watts , these are TRUE ratings here... They are built like a tank... and always work... throw anything you want at them. For the money (they are inexpensive) they are the absolute most powerful psu you can get. (they weigh like a tank too ... very very heavy)

I also have a Sparkle power supply. A 300watt one that has performed great. Even with a 9700 and a amd 2100 and such. Good power supply for the money.

JTSF · May 9, 2003, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Asuka
Originally posted by JTSF
Like the subject says it´s time to change old crappy Codegen 300w to better one. So what are you recommending?
Here are my alternatives:
Antec True Power 330W (local price: 91 euros) homepages
Enermax EG365AX-VE(G) FMA 353W manual (87e) homepages
Fortron FSP350-60BTV 350W SuperQuiet (83e)
Like I said before I´m not going to buy any Codegen or Qtec. Those are the alternatives as far as I see.
It seems to me that Antec gives the most accurate voltages. But however Enermax adjustable fan control would be super...
So opinions are welcome...

Changing to a wimpy 330W one, you won't see any difference from your 300W one... similar goes for 350W ones. You should get at least a 400W one, anything below is a waste of money.
Also, take a look at the specific data (especially 5V power, but also 3.3V and to a lesser degree also12V). A nice value would be around 40A for the 5V power.

I don´t sign this. 300w Codegen and 300w Antec/Fortron/Enermax are like from different planets. You really can´t trust specs that Codegen gives.

See for example Toms tests:
http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20021021/index.html
It´s a shame that Tom did not have this very common PSU (Codegen) in his tests.

When looking prices of PSUs and new cases, I thought that it´s wiser to order a whole new case. See:
http://www.antec-inc.com/pro_details...p?ProdID=15138 (Local price 138e, includes 380w True Power)
Specially 120mm fans would be really nice instead of these 80mm.

May 7, 2003, 09:13 AM	#1
JTSF DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	New power supply Like the subject says it´s time to change old crappy Codegen 300w to better one. So what are you recommending? Here are my alternatives: Antec True Power 330W (local price: 91 euros) homepages Enermax EG365AX-VE(G) FMA 353W manual (87e) homepages Fortron FSP350-60BTV 350W SuperQuiet (83e) Like I said before I´m not going to buy any Codegen or Qtec. Those are the alternatives as far as I see. It seems to me that Antec gives the most accurate voltages. But however Enermax adjustable fan control would be super... So opinions are welcome...

May 7, 2003, 09:21 AM	#3
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,198 Rep Power: 69	I agree with your choices, and own the Antec 430 True Power. Something you may want to consider is may something 400watts or larger just for future upgrades that you may do. It is better to have room to spare than maybe having to buy another one later on just because you dont have enough power. And a less taxed power supply will last longer as well. Just food for thought!! __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

May 7, 2003, 09:23 AM	#4
Ryo-Ohki World Destroyer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Masaki Shrine Posts: 196 Rep Power: 0	Antec TruePower all the way, if you value silence as well as stability. I'm not too familiar with the other brands, but I have several TruePowers at home. __________________ Join the Hanners cult NOW and save your soul! "Bork Bork Bork!" On Rear of Big Rig, San Fransisco, CA Warning! Do not attempt to drive under, over, or through this truck. If you should choose to ignore this warning, good luck and have fun! Do not pass on right side.

May 7, 2003, 04:18 PM	#9
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Try to find the TTGI 520ss of the TTGI 420. It's a bang for the buck power supply. Also has a potentiometer inside of the PSU that you can give a little twist if you ever need a little bit more power on the 12v and 5v. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

May 8, 2003, 10:24 PM	#11
peterosesbookie HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: OHIO Posts: 556 Rep Power: 0	I would go with antec Enermax does not have a replacement policy. Anyways I am using an Antec PP510D (510 watts PSU for Tyan thunder K7). I have absolutely no power issues with this power supply. later pete __________________ A Cat almost always blinks when hit in the head with a ball peen hammer!

May 7, 2003, 09:15 AM	#2
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Enermax or Antec, I've had both brands and they are great.

May 7, 2003, 01:18 PM	Thread Starter #5
JTSF DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	But damn, Antec True Power 430W costs 126e! Huh, that would be then the most expensive part in my computer. But I don´t really have choices. It´ll be cheaper to buy a good PS than buy a whole new computer when this Codegen blows up. Right now I can´t plug my second HDD at all. If I plug it, then both HDD:s starts to extinguish randomly. Yes, HDD works otherwise just perfect. So I´m really not exaggerating when talking about PS being close to blowing up. OK, right now number one to me is Antec True Power 380W (115e). But before buying I really must take a look to my wallet...

May 7, 2003, 03:45 PM	Thread Starter #7
JTSF DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	May be then I´ll go for 330w. My current system: Amd TB 1333mhz MSI turbo (6330) 512Mt sdram 80Gt Samsung Spinpoint Lg cd-rw Radeon 8500le Soundblaster 128´ 2 8cm fans Well, that´s it. Plus additionally one 6Gt HDD. In future I´ll probably go for Amd Xp 2xxx+ and Via KT400. 330w should be enough for that too. But on the other hand power is always power... Or one option is to take Enermax. It´s a compromise of those Antecs. And it has also manually adjustable fans.

May 7, 2003, 03:58 PM	#8
WyreTheWolf Wolfish Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cave; Ozark Mountains Posts: 2,110 Rep Power: 0	Sparkle 400GT - 400 watts of power, and it has been pushed, and tested to 580 watts , these are TRUE ratings here... They are built like a tank... and always work... throw anything you want at them. For the money (they are inexpensive) they are the absolute most powerful psu you can get. (they weigh like a tank too ... very very heavy)

May 8, 2003, 06:08 PM	Thread Starter #10
JTSF DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Channel Well Technology makes Antecs PSUs, am I right? So, there are also Channel Wells own PSUs at stores. So it´s a ideal oppoturnity to save some money? CW costs about half of Antec. Does anyone have any experience about CWT PSUs?

May 8, 2003, 11:05 PM	#12
BONEHEAD DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 182 Rep Power: 0	Antec is very good. I got my True 550 for 125.00 I forget were though. Befor that I had a 300 ps powering all my crap. __________________ [COLOR=red]Xp Pro Sp2 Amd Athlon 2400+ O/C 2800+ (2250 GHZ)Antec True 550 ps Dragon Orb 3 7000rpm 2 80mm Case fans [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 40mm case fans[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1.5 Gig Ecc Ram Msi KT2 COMBO[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Adaptec 29320A-R[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]8 Seagate 36 gig ultra 320 10k [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Toshiba SD-M1401 [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]1 Plextor 124TS cdrw [/COLOR] [COLOR=red]2 Nec4551a 1 Samsung TS-H552U 1 Nec3520a[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Ati AIW Radeon 8500 128mb SoundBlaster X-Fi Platinum[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Midiland sm7401 5.1 Hp 4C scanner VPR 17'' Lcd[/COLOR] [COLOR=red]Apc Back-ups RS1500[/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR] [COLOR=#ff0000]Taken by the ex maybe to return soon[/COLOR]

May 9, 2003, 01:00 AM	#13
~~Asuka~~ BANNED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 579 Rep Power: 0	Re: New power supply Originally posted by JTSF Like the subject says it´s time to change old crappy Codegen 300w to better one. So what are you recommending? Here are my alternatives: Antec True Power 330W (local price: 91 euros) homepages Enermax EG365AX-VE(G) FMA 353W manual (87e) homepages Fortron FSP350-60BTV 350W SuperQuiet (83e) Like I said before I´m not going to buy any Codegen or Qtec. Those are the alternatives as far as I see. It seems to me that Antec gives the most accurate voltages. But however Enermax adjustable fan control would be super... So opinions are welcome... Changing to a wimpy 330W one, you won't see any difference from your 300W one... similar goes for 350W ones. You should get at least a 400W one, anything below is a waste of money. Also, take a look at the specific data (especially 5V power, but also 3.3V and to a lesser degree also12V). A nice value would be around 40A for the 5V power.