SMPS help

[narangz]

Hi,
Guys my PC's SMPS blew up yesterday. Please suggest SMPS for my PC.

Configuration:

Proccy- AMD X2 64bit 3800+ 90W

Mobo- Asus M2NPV-MX

RAM- 3 GB (2*512 MB+2*1 GB)

2 HDD (1*40 GB 7200 RPM IDE, 1*160 GB SATA II)

1 DVD Writer + 1 CD Writer (Both IDE)

1 PCI Tuner card

3 Aux. fans

I use onboard graphic which is- Nvidia 6150 & don't OC proccessor & rarely play games.

Please suggest a decent budget SMPS. No VIP/Intex/Frontech please.

[techtronic]

http://www.extreme.outervision.com/powercalc.jsp

Use the above calculator to calculate wattage.

[narangz]

But any brand suggestions for budget smps? i can't spend 3-4k at the moment

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Guys? Anyone?

Please suggest a decent budget SMPS.
The requirement according to the site mentioned above is even less than 320W.

[adithyagenius]

Zebronics SATA plus 450w. Should cost less than Rs400. Get a good quality UPS - APC or Numberic, if you dont have one.

[Choto Cheeta]

Originally Posted by adithyagenius

Zebronics SATA plus 450w. Should cost less than Rs400. Get a good quality UPS - APC or Numberic, if you dont have one.

+1

Agre on the point of PSU, any default 450 watts should do, iBall / Zebronics value series at around Rs. 400

for UPS, yes APC 500 VA is Rs. 2100 where as any lower range local would do too, wich usually retails at around Rs. 1400/- + VAT

[narangz]

Thanks Aditya & Choto

Will 450 W suffice or should I go for 500 W? I already have a UPS.

[Choto Cheeta]

^^^

Default 450watts cabinet PSU would do which retails at around Rs. 400/- hence no need to spend extra for your config

[narangz]

OK. Thanks

Any idea about specifications of the Zebronics 450 W SATA Plus? I mean the number of connectors? The Zebronics site doesn't mention anything.

[Choto Cheeta]

Dont really bother, as there are extension connector available which can take 1 in put and give 2 out puts @ Rs. 7/- each so really dont bother, with your present config, look for cheap and warranty !! thats it

[narangz]

OK. Is my config this bad?

The thing is my existing Intex SMPS blew up (yeah it was a patakha) so I am kind of worried about SMPS. Don't want my PC to be burnt up 'coz of a bad SMPS.

[Pathik]

Yea Molex 1 to 2 connectors come cheap. Get any cheapo 400-500W PSU. Zebronics if possible. ~500.

[narangz]

Alright. Thanks Choto & Pathik

I'll try to get the Zebronics 450/500W SATA Plus. I seriously doubt it's availability here


BTW- Guys what can be the reason of the patakha in SMPS? I was just surfing the internet at that time and bang! There was no power fluctuation for sure & I just switched on the PC at that time

[QwertyManiac]

Its mostly power, I've had the blast too, twice for my current PC. It turned out to be because of overload in the E-lines in both the cases.

The first time it happened while playing an excessively crappy and unnecessarily heavy game though - Spiderman 3 for PC.

[narangz]

Errr, E-lines? Electric supply lines or is it something else?

I guess there was some burning smell from the the wires of the SMPS.

[dOm1naTOr]

The big capacitors gets weaker with age and it gets weak faster in cheapo PSUs. Those capacitors cud burst when cracks appear on them on top.
But in normal cases it takes 3~4 years even for cheap PSUs to end up.

Zebronics 400WPSU is really good for its price. Ive run a system with more than twice power consumption [ 939 manchester core oc with 7600GT]. And it pulled it through with ease. Zeb 450W too is good with one extra sata connector.

[narangz]

Ok thanks for info, Aravind!

My SMPS was just about 1.5 yrs old.

[Choto Cheeta]

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[narangz]

WTF! He's doing it in every thread!

[asheet]

Hi

I have Cooler Master Extreme Power 650W SMPS along with Zebronics Antibiotic Cabinet for sale at Mumbai.

Cooler Master Extreme Power 650W with orig Box but used for 1 month n case you are looking for a cheaper option. I bought it for Rs 8500 can give you the same for Rs 5000 (SMPS+Cabinet)

Pl let me know if you are interseted. You can reach me at my cell 92233 23333.
I also have Gearhead Wireless Keyborad & MOuse (Packed) for Rs 1000
Also am selling a 3 month old Samsung SCX-4200 Laser ALl-in-one printer with Laser Cart 80% full as I bought a Laser All-in-one now. If you want COlor Laser ALl-in-one I can sell you the same (Samsung CLX-3175FN) for Rs 37000 (Packed with all caretidge also packed). MRP Rs 45K + Tax.

[narangz]

^^ Post it in Bazaar Section.