Power supply question

Jenny · 05-05-2005, 09:31 PM

Ok, a lot of you probably read my post in Suckage about the electrical surge a month ago. (For those that haven't... http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86373 (ESS: Fried Electronics) )

Long story short, the power supply in my Dell PowerEdge 400SC is fried.

Hints/tips/suggestions on where & what to buy to replace it? Not expensive, cause I have no $$, altho hopefully we'll get enough insurance to cover it, but one that is good enough quality that I don't have to worry.

TIA.

LegendKiller · 05-05-2005, 09:37 PM

I wouldn't get any other PSU than an Antec, their Trupower series is awesome.

I know there was an issue with Dell using PSU plugs that were reverse of ATX standards, hooking up a Dell Mobo to an ATX standard CPU would blow one of the components (forgot which), so I would check to see if they are still doing that.

bachviet · 05-05-2005, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LegendKiller

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I know there was an issue with Dell using PSU plugs that were reverse of ATX standards, hooking up a Dell Mobo to an ATX standard CPU would blow one of the components (forgot which), so I would check to see if they are still doing that.

I think Dell computers have standard ATX PSU now.

Jenny · 05-05-2005, 11:27 PM

LOL You guys just spoke complete Greek to me.

hapoo · 05-06-2005, 12:20 AM

Translation:
Just buy an Antec

Jeffbx · 05-06-2005, 05:44 AM

LOTS of info specific to the 400SC in here:

http://www.aaltonen.us/forums/viewfo...8a76ec10410f95

Jenny · 05-06-2005, 06:40 AM

Oh, excellent, thanks.

Bires · 05-06-2005, 02:32 PM

Go to newegg.com and read some reviews on PS's in the $40-70 range.

Antec makes good PSs, but you have to pay for them. I've had nothing but luck with Enermax. Just read some reviews on noise/power levels/etc.

Also, you want AT LEAST 400W.

doolittle · 05-06-2005, 04:12 PM

if you want a deal get a power supply at frys for 15bucks or less. it will prolly only last as long as its warranty though it may last longer, if you end up buying another 1 a year later youve still only spent 30bucks. if you upgrade your computer regularly this maybe a good way to go. ive used alot of these cheap pws they work just fine for a year or longer. if you plan on keeping this box for longer than 2 years the antek is a great product and worth every penny.

Jenny · 05-06-2005, 05:35 PM

Got a 400w one (not Antec, too expensive) for $35 or so at newegg

DarkFury · 05-06-2005, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenny

Got a 400w one (not Antec, too expensive) for $35 or so at newegg

Well... you get what you pay for sometimes. Hopefully it will work out fine for you, however I still put my money on Antec as well.

The quality is worth a few extra dollars in my book.

Jenny · 05-06-2005, 07:14 PM

Yeah, this one got pretty good reviews (4 1/2 stars out of 5 on pricegrabber, 4 out of 5 at newegg) so I'm pretty happy.

doolittle · 05-06-2005, 07:41 PM

yea if you spend over 30bucks for 1 its prolly pretty decent. so are you sure thats the only thing wrong with it after that power surge? i would check out all the connections on the MOBO, it maybe a good idea to test out all the USB,Serial,ps2, and parallel ports ect. the techs that looked at your machine may have missed somthing , it would be a bummer if you needed one of these ports a few months down the road, only to find out somthing else got fried also.

LegendKiller · 05-06-2005, 07:45 PM

Well, here's what I know of Antec. I am testing a Truepower 480w, I put 2x6800GT SLI, the 146GB 15k.4, the 300GB 10k.7, and the 36LP 15k drive on *ONE* power rail. It ran perfectly until I started doing Doom3 loops at 1280x1024x6x16.

That means I put a ton of load onto one power rail and it didn't fail, thats enough for my book.

Jenny · 05-06-2005, 09:05 PM

LOL well, I won't have that much on there.

So mine doesn't have to do that. Consider that I had the normal 250w that came with the computer in there and did fine. heh

and yeah, we'll check all the ports, make sure everything runs fine.

Markel · 05-06-2005, 10:03 PM

I hope your Dell has a "normal" opening for the power supply at the back of the case. The Dell we have (Dimension 4550) lacked the opening for the typical on/off switch on the back of the power supply, so I had to cut the opening for it to fit. I also had to be sure to get a power supply that had the power cord in the right position, as the Dell case would only allow on in a certain configuration (and I found that all power supplies don't follow the same standard).

Showtime · 05-06-2005, 11:45 PM

There are actually plenty of decent power supply companies. Some are better than Antec. Forton, Enermax and Seasonic (very highly rated) all build decent power supplies. But for your dell, I wouldn't spend too much. You only need around 350 watts if Im not mistaken and those wattage ps are on the cheap now.

You should also be able to find your dell ps on ebay for cheap.

-j

05-05-2005, 09:31 PM	#1
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	Power supply question Ok, a lot of you probably read my post in Suckage about the electrical surge a month ago. (For those that haven't... http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86373 (ESS: Fried Electronics) ) Long story short, the power supply in my Dell PowerEdge 400SC is fried. Hints/tips/suggestions on where & what to buy to replace it? Not expensive, cause I have no $$, altho hopefully we'll get enough insurance to cover it, but one that is good enough quality that I don't have to worry. TIA. __________________ Check out my spoilers for over 20 shows @ SpoilerFix.com Check out my TV blog, where I post weekly & daily TV schedules, TV news, interviews with TV stars & more! All new TV forums as well @ TV Is My Pacifier

05-06-2005, 02:32 PM	#8
Bires Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 5,064	Go to newegg.com and read some reviews on PS's in the $40-70 range. Antec makes good PSs, but you have to pay for them. I've had nothing but luck with Enermax. Just read some reviews on noise/power levels/etc. Also, you want AT LEAST 400W. __________________ Five years...

05-06-2005, 04:12 PM	#9
doolittle Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 910	if you want a deal get a power supply at frys for 15bucks or less. it will prolly only last as long as its warranty though it may last longer, if you end up buying another 1 a year later youve still only spent 30bucks. if you upgrade your computer regularly this maybe a good way to go. ive used alot of these cheap pws they work just fine for a year or longer. if you plan on keeping this box for longer than 2 years the antek is a great product and worth every penny. __________________ Bill Gates "We'll never be as cool as them. Every conference you go to, there they are dressed in black, and no one is cooler!"

05-06-2005, 10:03 PM	#16
Markel Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 11,733	I hope your Dell has a "normal" opening for the power supply at the back of the case. The Dell we have (Dimension 4550) lacked the opening for the typical on/off switch on the back of the power supply, so I had to cut the opening for it to fit. I also had to be sure to get a power supply that had the power cord in the right position, as the Dell case would only allow on in a certain configuration (and I found that all power supplies don't follow the same standard). __________________ stay low... keep moving...

05-06-2005, 11:45 PM	#17
Showtime Lakers fanatic Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: L.A. ->SoCal<- O.C. Posts: 7,338	There are actually plenty of decent power supply companies. Some are better than Antec. Forton, Enermax and Seasonic (very highly rated) all build decent power supplies. But for your dell, I wouldn't spend too much. You only need around 350 watts if Im not mistaken and those wattage ps are on the cheap now. You should also be able to find your dell ps on ebay for cheap. -j __________________ NBA REPORT 10-11/ The 3-Peat! 1948 1949 1950 1952 1953 1954 1972 1980 1982 1985 1987 1988 2000 2001 2002 2009 2010 Reigning NBA CHAMPS!

05-05-2005, 09:37 PM	#2
LegendKiller Vice Admiral Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,927	I wouldn't get any other PSU than an Antec, their Trupower series is awesome. I know there was an issue with Dell using PSU plugs that were reverse of ATX standards, hooking up a Dell Mobo to an ATX standard CPU would blow one of the components (forgot which), so I would check to see if they are still doing that.

05-05-2005, 11:27 PM	#4
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	LOL You guys just spoke complete Greek to me.

05-06-2005, 12:20 AM	#5
hapoo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA Posts: 9,276	Translation: Just buy an Antec

05-06-2005, 05:44 AM	#6
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	LOTS of info specific to the 400SC in here: http://www.aaltonen.us/forums/viewfo...8a76ec10410f95

05-06-2005, 06:40 AM	#7
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	Oh, excellent, thanks.

05-06-2005, 05:35 PM	#10
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	Got a 400w one (not Antec, too expensive) for $35 or so at newegg

05-06-2005, 07:14 PM	#12
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	Yeah, this one got pretty good reviews (4 1/2 stars out of 5 on pricegrabber, 4 out of 5 at newegg) so I'm pretty happy.

05-06-2005, 07:41 PM	#13
doolittle Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 910	yea if you spend over 30bucks for 1 its prolly pretty decent. so are you sure thats the only thing wrong with it after that power surge? i would check out all the connections on the MOBO, it maybe a good idea to test out all the USB,Serial,ps2, and parallel ports ect. the techs that looked at your machine may have missed somthing , it would be a bummer if you needed one of these ports a few months down the road, only to find out somthing else got fried also.

05-06-2005, 07:45 PM	#14
LegendKiller Vice Admiral Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,927	Well, here's what I know of Antec. I am testing a Truepower 480w, I put 2x6800GT SLI, the 146GB 15k.4, the 300GB 10k.7, and the 36LP 15k drive on ONE power rail. It ran perfectly until I started doing Doom3 loops at 1280x1024x6x16. That means I put a ton of load onto one power rail and it didn't fail, thats enough for my book.

05-06-2005, 09:05 PM	#15
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	LOL well, I won't have that much on there. So mine doesn't have to do that. Consider that I had the normal 250w that came with the computer in there and did fine. heh and yeah, we'll check all the ports, make sure everything runs fine.

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