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Problem powering up computer. Please HELP!

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Cybore

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I recently purchased a 430w antec true power through ebay with the specs:
+3.3V @ 28.0A, +5V @ 36A, +5VSB @ 2.0A, +12V @ 20A, -5V @ 0.5A, -12V @ 1.0A
I plug everything in and when I turn it on either:
1)my system barely boots up -monitor works, video card + fan works, cpu fan works, fans attached to the motherboard don't work though.
2)my system shuts on and off repeatedly until I turn the power supply off from behind.

What could be the problem?
My specs:
Amd 64 3000
Abit Av8-n guru
PNY 6800gt
Kingston hyper x dual ddr400
Dvd rw drive and floppy drive.
Thermaltake tsunami with its stock fans.

I am thinking it probably is the power supply but I want to make sure before throwing out another $70. Kinda pissed because item was stated as new. Does $65 shipped for a fortron 530 sound like a good deal?
 
On the abit forums, many people have posted that some of the older Antec will not work with the Abit boards, maybe this is happening to you also, since you purchased it on ebay. You can check the date code on the PSU, and it will tell you if it is incompatiable.

 
old school supply with a modern load

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Chart by Xbit \ Oleg Artamonov

try a Fortron Blue Storm w\ 30A on the +12V ;)
 
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