[RSIK4]

My SMPS is xtech 550wToday i am playing TW2 for 1 hr during that period some smell just like burning coming ....
then i stop the game and just makes my pc to coool down
i think smps looks faulty here bcoz i already replace it 2-3 months ago
What should i do should i go for new smps ?

[RSIK4]

http://www.flipkart....fb-b0e684dc6120

I found this above smps just good for me...

[Guy N'wah]

This time, get a decent one. Not CoolerMaster. That is a low-end power supply from a company notorious for slapping their label on just any cheap power supply.

I don't know what's available locally, but the Seasonic-made Antec and Corsair power supplies are usually the best that are available at a reasonable price. Also, Corsair "CX" (made by Channel Well) and Antec "Earthwatts" (made by Delta) are decent.

[.Volsung.]

Guy, I'm curious: How do you know which Antec or Corsair PSU's are made by Seasonic? Can you find that at stores like, say, Newegg or Amazon?

[Guy N'wah]

.Volsung. said:

Guy, I'm curious: How do you know which Antec or Corsair PSU's are made by Seasonic? Can you find that at stores like, say, Newegg or Amazon? ›››

It's complicated (especially with Antec, which has many models and changes OEMs from time to time). Retailers won't tell you. You have to look to respected power supply reviewers; jonnyguru is the best. There's a well-maintained list here:

http://www.realhardt...vos/Page673.htm

[RSIK4]

@Guy N'wah
I think I just found one ..is within my budget
Here it is :
http://www.flipkart....9c-abd8ea3a2366

[adridu59]

I'd go with this:
http://www.flipkart....d7-096b7e4e466c

If you want to invest more there's a Platinium Antec that comes with a good price:
http://www.flipkart....a4-62d0c8972e29

Recommended by overclock.net:
http://www.overclock...r-supplies/0_20

[adridu59]

PS: Who's who for OEMs
http://www.tomshardw...turer,2913.html

[RSIK4]

adridu59 said:

I'd go with this:
http://www.flipkart....d7-096b7e4e466c

If you want to invest more there's a Platinium Antec that comes with a good price:
http://www.flipkart....a4-62d0c8972e29

Recommended by overclock.net:
http://www.overclock...r-supplies/0_20 ›››

ohk thnx for the suggestion ... I m gonna get it corsair 650 W...

[RSIK4]

adridu59 said:

PS: Who's who for OEMs
http://www.tomshardw...turer,2913.html ›››

Nice info on that blog ...thnx once again bro !!!!!!!!

[Guy N'wah]

RSIK4 said:

@Guy N'wah
I think I just found one ..is within my budget
Here it is :
http://www.flipkart....9c-abd8ea3a2366 ›››

Corsair "VS" are not the best Corsairs, but they are still very good. I agree with your choice.

[Gilrond]

I got this power supply when it was on sale: http://www.thermalta...x?id=C_00001564

[RSIK4]

Gilrond said:

I got this power supply when it was on sale: http://www.thermalta...x?id=C_00001564 ›››

ohk bro i will look into it !!!!!!


@ Guy N'wah

TX and CX series in corsair are best in terms of gameplay.....power efficiency..and performance... ?

[adridu59]

Basically VS < CX < GS < TX < AX

[Guy N'wah]

adridu59 said:

Basically VS < CX < GS < TX < AX ›››

VS is a special model for 200-240V markets in Asia. Your order is right; Channel Well appears to have cut more corners in the VS than in the CX.

There's a big jump between (VX, VS, CX) and GS.

There's also an HX series between TX and AX. HX is close to AX in quality.

[RSIK4]

Thnx for the response my dear friends...

[RSIK4]

still got to be confused which one smps should i go for corsair or antec....i indeed need a good smps for my gameplay....

[Guy N'wah]

RSIK4 said:

still got to be confused which one smps should i go for corsair or antec....i indeed need a good smps for my gameplay.... ›››

Which Antec? Avoid Antec "Basiq". Other Antec and Corsair power supplies are good, so just get the best deal you can.

[RSIK4]

Guy N said:

Which Antec? Avoid Antec "Basiq". Other Antec and Corsair power supplies are good, so just get the best deal you can. ›››

i saw corsair tx and cx series gives good performance for gameplay and also read good reviews about them.....

[Guy N'wah]

RSIK4 said:

i saw corsair tx and cx series gives good performance for gameplay and also read good reviews about them..... ›››

If you can get a TX at a good enough price, they are excellent. Seasonic S12II and Antec HCG are pretty much the same thing.

I've used mostly Antec Earthwatts and Corsair CX for work computers recently. But my big rig has a Seasonic S12II.

Also compare the price of Corsair CX, GS, and TX if all three are offered. The GS is in some ways the best of the three for a home gaming computer, since it has the best fan setup.