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PSU for < $50

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PigCorpse

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I'm currently using the PSU that came free with my $35 case. I'm also using it with the computer in my sig.

That's why I need a new power supply, but I don't have any more than $50 to spend.

I found this one:

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=PS-SP40TB2&c=pw

It's made by Sparkle, but I have no idea if it's good.
It says FSP400 in the model so I think it's made by Fortron.

Then there's also some other ones:

Thermaltake
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-W0070

Super Talent 450W
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-ST4045

EPower:
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-ZU400W
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-400XP
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-450XP
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-ZU450W2
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-450P2B

There were some others too, but those are basically what looked like the better ones.

Any recommendations?
 
That Sparkle is a great little power supply.
 
A 400W Fortron is usually a SAGA (AX400) when it's recommended here. I'd rather have the Sparkle.
 
Whoops, my bad.

Go with it if you want, but I suggest the Sparkle over it.
 
Isn't there an Ultra X-Finity 500W at RatShack for ~$30AR?
IINM, the X-Finity line is supposedly much more solid than Ultra's other "blew up in Kyle's face" line :D
 
of those three, EASILY the xClio. The Thermaltake is 18a on +12, the FSP Green is ???, and the xclio is dual rails at 15 and 17. MUCH better choice.
 
Bbq said:
of those three, EASILY the xClio. The Thermaltake is 18a on +12, the FSP Green is ???, and the xclio is dual rails at 15 and 17. MUCH better choice.
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The FSP is 14 and 15 dual rails...

...But then again, it's an FSP.
 
Just get the SAGA 400w then.

I just looked at your specs, and even the saga is overkill for that rig :p
 
m3ta1head said:
Just get the SAGA 400w then.

I just looked at your specs, and even the saga is overkill for that rig :p
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ePenis Before: ==@

ePenis After: -@
 
So I ended up ordering the Thermaltake one for $29.99 w/o rebates at ZipZoomFly.

I used a money order so it took forever. I got it today.

It looks really nice...

Pics coming soon.

Works pretty well too:

12V before: 11.60
12V now: 11.97!
 
Bbq said:
of those three, EASILY the xClio. The Thermaltake is 18a on +12, the FSP Green is ???, and the xclio is dual rails at 15 and 17. MUCH better choice.
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The FSP400-60GLN has a combined max of 29A on the +12V rails.
 
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