Brother's new computer

Not to sound like a jerkface, but that PSU is terrible. You could have gotten a better quality SLI PSU for about $25 less, and then bumped up his videocard to a 7600GT (or 7900GS, if you go for the MIR on the eVGA card). In fact, I would've ditched SLI capability all-together and either saved the cash or gone for a higher-end or different (perhaps C2D) processor.

If it isn't too late, I'd try and change the order.
 
So what do I do? Just cancel the order and start over?

EDIT: Ah crap it's on step 3 already. I guess the PSU is going back when I get it. All the reviews are good, so why do you guys say it's terrible? Is it really so bad that I have to get a different one?
 
Lone_Star_Lynch said:
So what do I do? Just cancel the order and start over?

EDIT: Ah crap it's on step 3 already. I guess the PSU is going back when I get it. All the reviews are good, so why do you guys say it's terrible? Is it really so bad that I have to get a different one?
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Yeah, it's essentially just poor quality. The issue is this: I'm totally OK with someone wanting to build a budget computer, but the one area for any computer that you absolutely cannot skimp on is the PSU. It's really the only component that can take the rest of the computer with it should it crap out.

Thing is there are less expensive better quality PSUs out there which would make more sense.
 
Thanks, I'l try it out when it gets here. The reason I picked it is all the reviews gave it five eggs. I won't be using all the power it has to offer yet, so I'll see how it performs.
 
Lone_Star_Lynch said:
Thanks, I'l try it out when it gets here. The reason I picked it is all the reviews gave it five eggs. I won't be using all the power it has to offer yet, so I'll see how it performs.
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Are you even looking to get SLI for that machine? I didn't really think so because it's running a 7600GS, but ya never know.
 
Yeah I'm either getting another of those in the future, but more likely I'll SLI some Direct X 10 graphics cards. If that PSU doesn't sit well with me I'll definitely send it back.
 
Lone_Star_Lynch said:
Yeah I'm either getting another of those in the future, but more likely I'll SLI some Direct X 10 graphics cards. If that PSU doesn't sit well with me I'll definitely send it back.
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well then, godspeed! (or something along the lines of "good luck")
 
So you already have some DDR2 RAM? I think you could have done better. You could have gotten a conroe cpu, which would outperform that amd. You also could have gotten a 7600GT instead of a GS. And the 500w goodpower XClio, imo, is better than the Apevia. Check with the psu subforum for other recommended psus.

$180 - Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz
$110 - BFG Tech BFGR76256GTOCE Geforce 7600GT 256MB ($140 - $30MIR)
$57 - ASRock 775Dual-VSTA Socket T (LGA 775) VIA PT880 PRO
$50 - XClio GOODPOWER 500W ATX 500W
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$397 + tax and shipping (after rebates)

If you wanted a better mobo, this one is good, too, for only 44 bux more:
$100 - Foxconn P9657AA-8KS2H Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express (review)

Too bad you didnt ask before buying. Oh wellz, good luck with the build. I wouldn't even try that Apevia. I don't like gambling with new hardware.
 
again, look around before you buy, and if u can return EVERYTHING, as i would have gone with exactly what the above poster had, except id spend $150 on a 7900gs....
 
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