My new Hardware - Page 2

Lord_Behemoth · 07-11-2005, 10:51 PM

The Build started of pretty well, it was all very new to me and didn't really know where to put all those goshdarn wires. But finally
with some good help of our good friend 'the manual' I was able to get it all right (double checked offcourse). So I hooked up my TFT,
mouse and everything to get ready for the big moment.. So there I was standing in front this 'thing', moments away from pressing
the button that would lead me into a new era of gaming.

I pressed the button, and my system getting ready for some non-stop gaming, but then....

Not 3 seconds after I launched this beast into our world.. BANG!! My PSU was smoking more than hippies would on woodstock.
So I opened up this SANDPAPERING PIECE OF CRAP only to find out the WHOLE GODDAMN BATTERY nearly exploded, fluids came out and
the bitch was still smoking more than Berlin 1945.

anyways, after some time (and 2 gallons of beer) I finally came to my senses. So I'm gonna send this baby back tomorrow
and hopefully I'll get a replacement PSU within the "promised" 2 weeks..

SprigganX · 07-11-2005, 10:54 PM

and remember kids, dont take deals on a large crap no name psu that cost less.

Silent Archer · 07-11-2005, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SprigganX@Jul 11 2005, 10:54 PM
and remember kids, dont take deals on a large crap no name psu that cost less.

i kind of agree... although you'd think that they'd make it a decent psu if it was a 650W, go figure.. Antec 430W is what I'd recommend

its what i have and i have a loggerload of stuff hooked up to it, and it still works like a champ :thumbup:

07-12-2005, 08:41 AM

Sorry to hear the PSU blew up m8!

When you get your replacement, please feel free to MSN me for advice in hooking it up. I have 20 years experience with computers and have a degree in electronic engineering and computer science.

phantomsloth · 07-12-2005, 09:30 AM

Hahaha...

This thread is hillarious to me, because as soon as you wrote that you bought the psu for that price, I said " that was a huge mistake". Then, as I continued reading, I see that it blew up.... I've never called a situation so well haha...

Go antec or enermax....the only psu's in my book.

Lord_Behemoth · 07-12-2005, 11:27 AM

okay guys, I need a quick anwser.

Will a Coolermaster 380Watt PSU do for my setup?

I am planning to overclock my Athlon 64 from 2.0Ghz to 2.2Ghz.

Cow · 07-12-2005, 02:41 PM

Hmm..I wouldn't buy a 380W...because 1) you're overclocking, and 2) What if you ever want to upgrade your hardware!?

SprigganX · 07-12-2005, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lord_Behemoth@Jul 12 2005, 06:27 AM
okay guys, I need a quick anwser.

Will a Coolermaster 380Watt PSU do for my setup?

I am planning to overclock my Athlon 64 from 2.0Ghz to 2.2Ghz.

450w, anything below 400w wont do you good for oc'ing, and make sure you got good cooling in your pc and lots of fans!

07-11-2005, 10:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lord_Behemoth is on the 3rd circle: Gluttony Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 454 Hellbux: 8,655	The Build started of pretty well, it was all very new to me and didn't really know where to put all those goshdarn wires. But finally with some good help of our good friend 'the manual' I was able to get it all right (double checked offcourse). So I hooked up my TFT, mouse and everything to get ready for the big moment.. So there I was standing in front this 'thing', moments away from pressing the button that would lead me into a new era of gaming. I pressed the button, and my system getting ready for some non-stop gaming, but then.... Not 3 seconds after I launched this beast into our world.. BANG!! My PSU was smoking more than hippies would on woodstock. So I opened up this SANDPAPERING PIECE OF CRAP only to find out the WHOLE GODDAMN BATTERY nearly exploded, fluids came out and the bitch was still smoking more than Berlin 1945. anyways, after some time (and 2 gallons of beer) I finally came to my senses. So I'm gonna send this baby back tomorrow and hopefully I'll get a replacement PSU within the "promised" 2 weeks.. __________________ thnx to Tiger4Ruler for this breathtaking sig! And thnx to Gamershell.com for my copy of Area51! A new Plague is slowly taking over the planet

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SprigganX is on the 4th circle: Avarice & Prodigality Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 987 Hellbux: 13,607	and remember kids, dont take deals on a large crap no name psu that cost less. __________________ Official {TwK} video Join at the Tweakguides forums.

07-12-2005, 09:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
phantomsloth is on the 2nd circle: Lust Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 125 Hellbux: 3,658	Hahaha... This thread is hillarious to me, because as soon as you wrote that you bought the psu for that price, I said " that was a huge mistake". Then, as I continued reading, I see that it blew up.... I've never called a situation so well haha... Go antec or enermax....the only psu's in my book. __________________ We Have Met the Enemy, and he is us.

07-12-2005, 11:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
Lord_Behemoth is on the 3rd circle: Gluttony Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 454 Hellbux: 8,655	okay guys, I need a quick anwser. Will a Coolermaster 380Watt PSU do for my setup? I am planning to overclock my Athlon 64 from 2.0Ghz to 2.2Ghz. __________________ thnx to Tiger4Ruler for this breathtaking sig! And thnx to Gamershell.com for my copy of Area51! A new Plague is slowly taking over the planet

07-12-2005, 02:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cow is on the 6th circle: Heresy Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 2,363 Hellbux: 31,261	Hmm..I wouldn't buy a 380W...because 1) you're overclocking, and 2) What if you ever want to upgrade your hardware!? __________________

07-12-2005, 08:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
GM™ Posts: n/a Hellbux: 0 [Check]	Sorry to hear the PSU blew up m8! When you get your replacement, please feel free to MSN me for advice in hooking it up. I have 20 years experience with computers and have a degree in electronic engineering and computer science.

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