Main ATX motherboard Power socket question

On Sat, 26 May 2007 22:34:33 GMT, "Haymish Pupkin"
<not@this.address> wrote:


>I already have the case, optical drives, PSU and memory. The X1950 is a bit
>of a dream really. Would the PSU really kill the motherboard etc?
>


A properly designed PSU is not "supposed" to be able to kill
parts when it fails. The problem is that a properly
designed PSU requires a bit more design skill than some have
but mainly at a higher cost, so not all will achieve this
goal. Poor PSU output can wear out parts over the long
term or immediately kill them upon failure. Since I don't
have that PSU nor have any experience powering the
combination of parts you propose to power from it, a failure
and resultant stress on other parts is impossible to
predict.

On Sat, 26 May 2007 22:42:29 GMT, "Haymish Pupkin"
<not@this.address> wrote:


>When I say cheap I mean the cheapest PSU that people would be happy to use
>for a system like this that will last a few years and be well within
>tolerances. I don't want a 1500W monster or flashy lights 50 rails or to pay
>40% extra for a brand name when there are good alternatives.
>


FSP BlueStormII 500W currently has a $10 rebate,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104034

or if it doesn't need to look as flashy and you can do
without APFC,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104037

You do need "to pay 40% extra" though. If you buy a generic
name claiming same wattage that costs 40% less, odds are
quite high you aren't actually getting a unit comparable to
the branded model regardless of it claiming same specs.