Anyone know where to get this PSU?

[striker2237]

I really really REALLY want to get this psu but i cant find anywhere that sells it......help anyone?http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817163018

 

[bignastyid]

Actually you really dont want that power supply. You may think it looks cool but its an absolutely horrible power supply. Its a tier 5 unit.
http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx
By actually using it you would be putting the computer at risk, it will fail and most likelyin a spectacular fashion(sparks smoke maybe fire) and will probably damage other components in the system.

 

[expl0itfinder]

I highly recommend against that PSU. As cool as it looks, it will likely die, and may take down other parts with it. You will get a similar lighting effect from a couple of $5 LEDs. When it comes to PSU's, stick to Corsair, Antec, Seasonic, and XFX. They may not look as cool, but believe me, good clean power is worth way more than any visual aspect of a PSU.

 

[C12Friedman]

I'm agreeing with the above posts, the PSU there is actually an older design (why it's discontinued) and a poor design at that. It is the equivalent of most current PSU's that are rated at 300W (if it can even produce that) - look to quality first, then looks, there are some quality PSU's out there with bling, you just gotta look for them and research a bit - this link may help for that - http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page541.htm

 

[MauveCloud]

How does that look cool? The first picture looks like it was taken while the power supply was literally bursting into flame, and I see other problems with it:
1. Those "cooling fans" look like the blades are completely parallel to the surfaces they're mounted on, so they'd provide nearly zero airflow (unless they've got transparent slanted blades hiding behind the white swirls)
2. 20-pin main power connector instead of 24-pin (details say 20+4 pin, but pictures don't confirm that), and no PCI-express power connectors.
3. 24 amps on the +12V rail is 288W, slightly less than half the unit's rated power - modern computers draw almost all their power from the +12V rail.
4. No PFC

 

[striker2237]

Ok ok ok all, I already KNOW that its a horrid idea for ANY pc to be useing but i want one still...........any ideas where to get one? I mean it looks sooo awsome! and my hp will look sick with this thing powering it!

 

[bignastyid]

Given the units quality and age they may all be dead by now. There isn't even one on ebay.

 

[nostall]

'til it burns up. Seconds after launch.

 

[striker2237]

not even on ebay? darn. cuz im h*** bent like a demon set loose on humanity for my spare rig to be powered by pure hellfire.

 

[bignastyid]

Well if you were using that power supply you may very well get some fire. Here's something kinda similar and its actually a decent unit.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341041

 

[striker2237]

nice recomendation but the problem is mainly that i want a just a baseline psu for my hp as my primary already has a nice psu and i just want one that is baseline funtional and has some entertainment value built in.

 

[striker2237]

so does anyone know where i can get this?

 

[expl0itfinder]

For the health of your system, and the health of your wallet, we cannot suggest a place to get this. And I think I can speak for anybody on this forum who knows anything about power supplies. I'm sorry.

 

[MauveCloud]

Agreed. If you're going to ignore our advice and still try to get it, you're on your own for finding it.

 

[ko888]

JonnyGuru did a review of the Powmax Demon 580W PSU back on March 20, 2005 for SLCentral.com. What a piece of crap. I don't think Powmax even exists as a PSU manufacturer anymore.

http://www.slcentral.com/powmax-demon-580w-psu/

Someone in India is trying to sell one:

http://mysore.olx.in/powmax-demon-580w-power-supply-for-sale-with-lazer-fan-grills-red-led-lights-iid-513111768

 

[striker2237]

Well thanks alot guys, I know where you are coming from with not being able to recomend the thing. Ill just probably let the hp live for now and just continue using my main rig.