Zebronics PSU question

[blademast3r]

Hey guys..

I have a zebronics 500w psu.. My main power hungry components are ATI HD 5750 Oced to 850,1350 from stock 750,1050.. And amd athlon x2 240 which im currently ocing.. WIll it be able to take it? anyone has had experience with zeb psu?? also is there any utility which measures the current power consumption

[Cool G5]

You should change ths PSU asap. You shouldn't be risking quality components by using a cheap PSU. The rating of 500W is just a misnomer, the actual rating is far less for cheap PSU's. Get a PSU from Corsair.

[blademast3r]

This psu is from the platinum series.. anyone had experience? I never knew this was that bad.. seems like the comp guy duped me

[cute.bandar]

You shouldn't be risking quality components by using a cheap PSU

Agreed. But aren't zebronics platinum not cheap ? Here the 400Watts one. Isn't it different from cheap PSU's ?

[abirthedevil]

platinum and what not tags are used by indian brands like zebby but the product is crap, i suggest you go for corsair vx450 a bitt pricey but quality but just curious how much did zeb psu cost you?

[jerrin_ss5]

you might risk of ur components being fried up so don't take risk dude get a branded one like corsair hx540 or cooler master gx550 or above wud cost abt3-4k

[blademast3r]

Damn.. I think im gonna invest in a crosair.. I had asked the dealer for a corsair.. His father is a friend of my dad and is a nice man.. The main guy is the son. He sent a zebronics and convinced dad its better.. This was a year back.. cost me 2.3k

[asingh]

^^
If you can manage replace the Zebronics PSU. Till then run your system on stock including the GPU.

[jerrin_ss5]

Originally Posted by blademast3r

Damn.. I think im gonna invest in a crosair.. I had asked the dealer for a corsair.. His father is a friend of my dad and is a nice man.. The main guy is the son. He sent a zebronics and convinced dad its better.. This was a year back.. cost me 2.3k

good decision mate !!!!

[Faun]

Efficiency while may not be great but it might be able to deliver the rated output +- 50 watts margin. Main problem is the quality of current it will be providing to your motherboard and other components. Definitely will stress your components more and hence the life will be shorter for your PC.

[blademast3r]

ok.. heres wht ive decided.. buying the corsair tx 850 w.. Yes its outrageous for this...im also buying an amd x6 1075t..

question : how do i know that the psu will work with my mobo?? is there sthin i need to chek?

[asingh]

^^
850W is way to much. If your cabinet/and motherboard are ATX form factor it will work. Nothing else needs to be checked.

[Cilus]

I have experience with Zebronics Platinum series.. and they may not be 80+ efficient, but will be able to drive a HD 5750 and Athlon II 245 without no problem...no need to go for a Corsair TX850. That will be superkill for your rig.. get Corsair VX550, a better future proof solution if you upgrade your components further. But for current config, even a Corsair 450W is well enough.

I ran my Phenom II 955 (oced to 3.4-3.6 GHz), 4 GB of ram and my old HD 5770 without any problem. But suggestion is you upgrade to any higher end components, change the PSU.

[blademast3r]

Thats the thing.. Im planning to upgrade things in the future... And i dont wanna spend on a psu for like 4 yrs

My mobo is micro atx form factor.. biostart 785ge.. will it work with that?

[asingh]

^^
Yups..spot on.

[abirthedevil]

amd x6 1075t + furture upgrade? plan on getting an high end graphic card/cards ?
i think you should go for vx550 it comes with 5 years warranty btw check the following page(Antec Power Supply Calculator) to check what kind of psu you might need for your future rig

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Faun

Efficiency while may not be great but it might be able to deliver the rated output +- 50 watts margin. Main problem is the quality of current it will be providing to your motherboard and other components. Definitely will stress your components more and hence the life will be shorter for your PC.

the local PSU can't deliver 70% of their rating. stretch them & they'll go up in smoke.