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Offline Fulmar

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Re: Ordered my new computer
« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2008, 05:29:27 PM »
On the rare chance that my power supply does go out, what would you recommend I replace it with?  Also, the computer has two fans.
Spend atleast $120 or so.  You'll want something with good amount of amps on the 12V rails to allow you to upgrade in the future without many headaches.

PC Power & Cooling, Seasonic, Corsair (made by Seasonic) are some of the top brands.  Thermaltake isn't too bad.  Antec's are pretty questionable nowdays.
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Re: Ordered my new computer
« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2008, 04:30:37 PM »
On the rare chance that my power supply does go out, what would you recommend I replace it with?  Also, the computer has two fans.

My concern is that newegg apparently will not carry that companies products anymore. From the reviews I read it seems that a pretty high % of units failed within the 1st few months...a PS failure can literally fry your entire system. As for a replacement I wouldnt put a $ amount per se. I got a great PC power and cooling PS for $80 on special (list was $150). In addition to the brands fulmar mentioned i'd add OCZ...

Just browsing newegg here is a good OCZ PS for $90 after all sale/rebates
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002

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Re: Ordered my new computer
« Reply #17 on: June 30, 2008, 06:07:06 PM »
Got my new computer.  Runs GREAT!  Super fast, and super cool (running at 89.7 degrees at the moment).

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Re: Ordered my new computer
« Reply #18 on: July 01, 2008, 08:06:37 PM »
XP wont see 4 gig of ram. it maxs out at 3 gig if i remember right. its no big deal