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I am going to buy a new power supply.

Got a few and only options (They all are used so no warranty ;/)

Antec NeoEco 450C

Cooler Master MWE500 Bronze

Cooler Master V450 Semi Modular

---My specs are

i5 2400

GTX950

8gb ddr3 133mhz

---Maybe a Note

I have a sort of weak heart so i want to avoid any explosions (as it may result in heart attack or something) I am really scared of these explosions.

So which is the best one?

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How good is the RM550x?

Very good.

2 minutes ago, Sumolizer said:

Got a few and only options (They all are used so no warranty ;/)

I would advise against buying a used power supply, especially those without warranty.

2 minutes ago, Sumolizer said:

Antec NeoEco 450C

Cooler Master MWE500 Bronze

Cooler Master V450 Semi Modular

Corsair RM550x

- Bad

- between meh and alright, depending on the revision

- Good

- Good

 

But I still wouldn't buy second hand.

How much more would a new CX550 or CX450 be compared to any of these second hand?

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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7 minutes ago, minibois said:

Very good.

I would advise against buying a used power supply, especially those without warranty.

- Bad

- between meh and alright, depending on the revision

- Good

- Good

 

But I still wouldn't buy second hand.

How much more would a new CX550 or CX450 be compared to any of these second hand?

There is only a VS 2017 unit on a website that is out of stock (for years)\

My only option is used as i cant go for box packed.

The seller will give me a 7 Days Checking warranty thou

 

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5 minutes ago, Sumolizer said:

There is only a VS 2017 unit on a website that is out of stock (for years)\

My only option is used as i cant go for box packed.

The seller will give me a 7 Days Checking warranty thou

A seven day warranty on devices that should have a 3 to 7 year warranty does not sound like enough in my mind.

Do you not have warranty through the manufacturer (Corsair, Coolermaster, etc.) after buying?

 

I would still not recommend buying used, but do what you want.

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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2 minutes ago, minibois said:

A seven day warranty on devices that should have a 3 to 7 year warranty does not sound like enough in my mind.

Do you not have warranty through the manufacturer (Corsair, Coolermaster, etc.) after buying?

 

I would still not recommend buying used, but do what you want.

Its the only option here.

I  am okay with the PSU going bad after a year or so.

They are 40-50$ (Shipping Included)

 

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3 minutes ago, minibois said:

 

Do you not have warranty through the manufacturer (Corsair, Coolermaster, etc.) after buying?

 

 

Nope

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1 minute ago, Sumolizer said:

Its the only option here.

I  am okay with the PSU going bad after a year or so.

They are 40-50$ (Shipping Included)

Where are you from that you literally can only buy a couple different second hand PSU's and new you can only order a Corsair VS PSU?

 

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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2 minutes ago, minibois said:

Where are you from that you literally can only buy a couple different second hand PSU's and new you can only order a Corsair VS PSU?

 

Pakistan

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2 minutes ago, minibois said:

Where are you from that you literally can only buy a couple different second hand PSU's and new you can only order a Corsair VS PSU?

 

also forgot to mention "Cooler Master Masterwatt lite is also available

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47 minutes ago, minibois said:

Where are you from that you literally can only buy a couple different second hand PSU's and new you can only order a Corsair VS PSU?

 

seems like V450 will work for me as the rm550x is kinda out of budget now.

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1 hour ago, Sumolizer said:

seems like V450 will work for me as the rm550x is kinda out of budget now.

Looking around Pakistani websites, I didn't find anything much better. Only thing close to okay I found (that was in stock) was a Thermaltake Smart RGB 700W, but that didn't look like a great option either (but strangely enough, it was similar in price to these second hand PSU's)

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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16 hours ago, minibois said:

Looking around Pakistani websites, I didn't find anything much better. Only thing close to okay I found (that was in stock) was a Thermaltake Smart RGB 700W, but that didn't look like a great option either (but strangely enough, it was similar in price to these second hand PSU's)

Its around 75$ here which is totally out of budget.

Should i opt for the Cooler Master V450 and hope for the best?

Its Gen 1 BTW.

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1 minute ago, Sumolizer said:

Its around 75$ here which is totally out of budget.

Should i opt for the Cooler Master V450 and hope for the best?

Good PSU, but I am just not a fan of buying a PSU second hand, but that is up to you to decide.

That PSU I mentioned would be less good than a V450, but I found it on a Pakistan computer store website for 10000 Pakistani Rupee, which according to Google translates to 65 USD. But I am not sure if tax is included right away

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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1 minute ago, minibois said:

Good PSU, but I am just not a fan of buying a PSU second hand, but that is up to you to decide.

That PSU I mentioned would be less good than a V450, but I found it on a Pakistan computer store website for 10000 Pakistani Rupee, which according to Google translates to 65 USD. But I am not sure if tax is included right away

65+5(For Shipping)

Still its not in my budget :/

Now left with only good option that is V450

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2 minutes ago, minibois said:

Good PSU, but I am just not a fan of buying a PSU second hand, but that is up to you to decide.

That PSU I mentioned would be less good than a V450, but I found it on a Pakistan computer store website for 10000 Pakistani Rupee, which according to Google translates to 65 USD. But I am not sure if tax is included right away

Condition looks good

cndition.jpg

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3 minutes ago, Sumolizer said:

Condition looks good

This is just a random PSU inside picture I took from Google:

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But that should give an idea of how many components are inside a PSU, meaning it's impossible to judge from the outside, how the components on the inside here looks.

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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1 minute ago, minibois said:

This is just a random PSU inside picture I took from Google:

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IMGP0540.JPG

But that should give an idea of how many components are inside a PSU, meaning it's impossible to judge from the outside, how the components on the inside here looks.

So you are saying that it may be repaired or anything?

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1 minute ago, minibois said:

How many components are inside a PSU, meaning it's impossible to judge from the outside, how the components on the inside here looks.

I was just saying about looks

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1 minute ago, Sumolizer said:

So you are saying that it may be repaired or anything?

You said 'Condition looks good' and I simply said the condition of a PSU is dependent on many different components being in good order, which you cannot judge from the outside.

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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6 minutes ago, minibois said:

You said 'Condition looks good' and I simply said the condition of a PSU is dependent on many different components being in good order, which you cannot judge from the outside.

Oh got it.

Now what?

Its like a gamble?

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5 minutes ago, Sumolizer said:

Oh got it.

Now what?

Its like a gamble?

I think i have made my standpoint towards second hand PSU's pretty clear at this point.

It's something I personally would not recommend, but it's up to you if you are okay with it.

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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21 minutes ago, minibois said:

I think i have made my standpoint towards second hand PSU's pretty clear at this point.

It's something I personally would not recommend, but it's up to you if you are okay with it.

What would you do if you faced this situation?

;]

Just another question:

1)Can bad psu cause FPS drops i mean Freezes or prolonged stutters?

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8 minutes ago, Sumolizer said:

What would you do if you faced this situation?

Save up and buy a new quality new PSU with warranty, but that doesn't seem like a viable solution with the market where you live.

9 minutes ago, Sumolizer said:

Just another question:

1)Can bad psu cause FPS drops i mean Freezes or prolonged stutters?

In theory, yes. If a PSU doesn't deliver 'correct power', your devices may stutter or worst case turn off.

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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2 hours ago, i love anthony said:

Salam You buying that PSU From M hurr Abbas on facebook Marketplace

yep

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