Is this a reliable power supply?

[The Spectator]

Is this a reliable Power supply for a new system? and it didnt have nay dust on it whatsoever so....

[windowsagent]

Not really sure, but I read some forums about the one who made it (coolmax) and they say, it's cheap, but it's the strongest one in the 50-70$ range. I would suggest doing more research though.

[Fasauceome]

If you have a Pentium 4 it's probably great!

 

Otherwise no.

[Streetguru]

17 minutes ago, Budddy1 said:

 

What exactly are you trying to put together?

[seon123]

Take a closer look on the output table...

12V*18A=216W
Max on 12V: 180W

 

240W+180W=420W
Max combined: 450W

 

Who knows what else they might be making up?

[The Spectator]

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

What exactly are you trying to put together?

I was planning on using it for a test bench of older computer hardware anywhere from lga 1366 till am3 etc

[5x5]

4 minutes ago, Budddy1 said:

I was planning on using it for a test bench of older computer hardware anywhere from lga 1366 till am3 etc

Do you want to start a house fire? Cause that's how you start a house fire. Seriously, an exploding capacitor is like shrapnel. You can seriously injure yourself with this. Toss it in the trash before you get hurt

[Streetguru]

8 minutes ago, Budddy1 said:

I was planning on using it for a test bench of older computer hardware anywhere from lga 1366 till am3 etc

Probably just grab a more modern PSU so you don't have any potential issues.

[Guest]

This is a joke, right?

 

I mean... I remember that PSU from 15 years ago.  It wasn't a good PSU 15 years ago.

[LogicWeasel]

3 hours ago, 5x5 said:

Do you want to start a house fire? Cause that's how you start a house fire.

and ...  /thread

[Spotty]

3 hours ago, seon123 said:

Take a closer look on the output table...

12V*18A=216W
Max on 12V: 180W

 

240W+180W=420W
Max combined: 450W

 

Who knows what else they might be making up?

No, max of 180W with 12V at 18A is correct. It's because they're anticipating under load the voltage will drop to 10V at 18A = 180W. It's max output of either 12V or 18A, not both at the same time.

 

You missed the -5V, -12V, and 5VSB.

-5V 1A = 5W

-12V 1A = 12W
5VSB 2.5A = 12.5W
There's your missing 29.5W.

How could you forget about the -12V rail?

 

/sarcasm

[The Spectator]

After reading every reply i have determined i need to learn more, i will eventually recycle it and invest in a modern Psu, Thank you all for criticizing my judgement and i will keep you all updated in another thread. Thanks!