Death of a Gutless Wonder

Iria · Dec 1, 2008, 04:52 PM

Quite some time ago, I took a look at several cheap-o units as part of my Bargain Basement roundup in an effort to determine whether or not these generic units that come free with computer cases are worth trusting. Since then, I've had people hounding me to blow up some more of these units. Today, I've decided to listen to those people as I take a look at a generic "LPSW" branded 350W unit and try to let the magic smoke out.
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Source: JonnyGURU.com

Matth · Dec 1, 2008, 06:21 PM

Mmmm, toasty!

Creative use of cylindrical plastic package diodes with one end soldered to a heatsink, maybe they thought they could screw more power out of them that way.

PS. Does anyone know the OEM for a Trust 370W ?

Dec 1, 2008, 04:52 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Death of a Gutless Wonder Quite some time ago, I took a look at several cheap-o units as part of my Bargain Basement roundup in an effort to determine whether or not these generic units that come free with computer cases are worth trusting. Since then, I've had people hounding me to blow up some more of these units. Today, I've decided to listen to those people as I take a look at a generic "LPSW" branded 350W unit and try to let the magic smoke out. ______________ Source: JonnyGURU.com

Dec 1, 2008, 06:21 PM	#2
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,409 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	Re: Death of a Gutless Wonder Mmmm, toasty! Creative use of cylindrical plastic package diodes with one end soldered to a heatsink, maybe they thought they could screw more power out of them that way. PS. Does anyone know the OEM for a Trust 370W ? __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread