Discussion bad psu/good psu! what's the difference?

[I do not know 1 2 3]

Really what seperates a good psu from a bad one. I mean unless it's gonna blow up in my face and destroy the whole rig, why would I worry?

 

[kanewolf]

Really what seperates a good psu from a bad one. I mean unless it's gonna blow up in my face and destroy the whole rig, why would I worry?

Many of the truly bad power supplies might start a fire. It is labeled as a 600W power supply. It has components that can only reliably deliver 300W. You connect it to a 3070, and the plugs melt down damaging your graphics card. Or the internals of the power supply overheat and smoke.
It is truly that you get what you pay for in power supplies.

 

[drivinfast247]

The PSU fails catastrophically and proceeds to take other components out with it.

 

[Juular]

A PSU doesn't need to fail to damage your components. A good PSU is one that doesn't damage your components and doesn't fail on a whim.

 

[Vic 40]

why would I worry?

Why wouldn't you. The price isn't an obstacle, so why not invest in something decent.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

Hello everyone, i am going to buy a prebuilt pc from a seller online with A xigmatek X-POWER 600W and i was wondering whether this psu is going to cause any issues for the pc
PC specs:
Cpu: Ryzen 5 Pro 4650G
Ram: Crucial 2x8 GB 3200mhz
Motherboard: Msi B450M pro vdh max
Gpu: Vega 7
Case: Xigametek Master X with 4 argb fans
Psu: Xigmatek X-power 600w
Storage: hdd 1tb - wd blue (also I have an ssd on hand, gonna add that)

Everything is NEW btw.
I've seen the bad reviews though, if it's bad then I'm gonna buy a new one for sure (in a specific budget though)

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

My rule is if you can't pronounce it move on to one you can. The last thing that you should save money on is the psu.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

My rule is if you can't pronounce it move on to one you can. The last thing that you should save money on is the psu.

Well may I name some power supplies I can afford and that are actually available in my country?

 

[jonnyguru]

xigmatek X-POWER 600W

That is an example of a terrible PSU.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

That is an example of a terrible PSU.

What should I do kind sir? May I run that psu for like 2-3 months until I get a new one? What PSU's do you suggest? And please don't tell me CX550 because that is not available in my country

 

[jonnyguru]

available in my country?

available in my country

Did you ever say what country? I might have missed it.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

Did you ever say what country? I might have missed it.

Oh no I didn't. I live in Egypt.

 

[jonnyguru]

Oh no I didn't. I live in Egypt.

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[I do not know 1 2 3]

That is actually available in my country lol, though you did not tell me yet. If it's ok to use the xigametek psu for like 2-3 months until I get a new one?

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

Ok before you say throw that out of the window, please read along.

I am going to buy a Ryzen 5 4650G prebuilt pc, which was the only option to buy that cpu. (no graphics card btw)

And there are like 2 to 3 stores that sells the same pc with just different psu or case.

But everything same quality basically.

So I am planning to buy that and KEEP that 600W psu for like 2-4 MONTHS until I get a better psu.

Something like a 70 dollars EVGA or smth.

My question is, will it explode in my face and destroy the world?

 

[Nigel Spike]

My question is, will it explode in my face and destroy the world?

No, an exploding PSU will not destroy the world.

 

[Unolocogringo]

Had a friend with a Xigmatek X-POWER Supply.
Bought a new video card and did not want to replace his power supply. It was new and supposedly enough for his system.
We installed video card and drivers. Turned on 3dmark to check for stability.
About 7 seconds in the power supply POPs and lets out the magic smoke from power supply and video card.
Warranty on video card was denied and he had to replace both out of pocket.
NEVER use cheap power supplies unless you can afford to replace everything connected to it.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

No, an exploding PSU will not destroy the world.

HaHa, nice one.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

Had a friend with a Xigmatek X-POWER Supply.
Bought a new video card and did not want to replace his power supply. It was new and supposedly enough for his system.
We installed video card and drivers. Turned on 3dmark to check for stability.
About 7 seconds in the power supply POPs and lets out the magic smoke from power supply and video card.
Warranty on video card was denied and he had to replace both out of pocket.
NEVER use cheap power supplies unless you can afford to replace everything connected to it.

Had a friend with a Xigmatek X-POWER Supply.
Bought a new video card and did not want to replace his power supply. It was new and supposedly enough for his system.
We installed video card and drivers. Turned on 3dmark to check for stability.
About 7 seconds in the power supply POPs and lets out the magic smoke from power supply and video card.
Warranty on video card was denied and he had to replace both out of pocket.
NEVER use cheap power supplies unless you can afford to replace everything connected to it.

Sorry for your friend, but I won't buy a graphics card and connect it to that cheap power supply. NO thank you!
**The specs are:

ryzen 5 - 4650g

msi b450m pro vdh max

ram 2x8 - 3200mhz

1tb ssd +hdd 1tb - wd blue +hdd 500gb

vega 7

xigametek master x - 4f

psu 600w - 80plus**

And I WILL buy a good power supply in about 4 months.
So PLEASE tell me if the power supply gonna do with that rig for about 4months. PLEASE!

 

[bignastyid]

Sorry for your friend, but I won't buy a graphics card and connect it to that cheap power supply. NO thank you!
**The specs are:

ryzen 5 - 4650g

msi b450m pro vdh max

ram 2x8 - 3200mhz

1tb ssd +hdd 1tb - wd blue +hdd 500gb

vega 7

xigametek master x - 4f

psu 600w - 80plus**

And I WILL buy a good power supply in about 4 months.
So PLEASE tell me if the power supply gonna do with that rig for about 4months. PLEASE!

Nobody can tell you with any certainty that it will be fine for that amount of time. It might last or it might go pop and fry the whole setup.

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

Sorry for your friend, but I won't buy a graphics card and connect it to that cheap power supply. NO thank you!
**The specs are:

ryzen 5 - 4650g

msi b450m pro vdh max

ram 2x8 - 3200mhz

1tb ssd +hdd 1tb - wd blue +hdd 500gb

vega 7

xigametek master x - 4f

psu 600w - 80plus**

And I WILL buy a good power supply in about 4 months.
So PLEASE tell me if the power supply gonna do with that rig for about 4months. PLEASE!

Only God knows if your psu will hold up until you get a new one. You asked for advice, and everyone is telling you not to use the one you currently have. The ultimate decision is up to you.

 

[Karadjgne]

You just bought a used car that has 200k miles on it. It starts ok, runs ok, sounds ok. So without a mechanic tearing it apart down to the crankshaft, what would you expect the mechanic to say. You think he'd tell you it'll run like a champ for the next 4 months? There's no way any reputable mechanic could give any decision. It could throw a rod tomorrow, burn a ring next week, water pump could quit an hour from now, alternator freeze up next month.

Or it could run like it does now for the next 3 years. There's absolutely no guarantees on anything. No predictions on when anything electronic will die. There are ranges and expectations of how long the electronic items will last, but that's not a guarantee. Just an educated guess by the manufacturer.

My educated guess? Get yourself a rabbits foot, pray to your God daily, go dig up a 4 leaf clover, get a kiss from someone special before you hit the power button. Whatever brings you luck.

 

[I do not know 1 2 3]

You just bought a used car that has 200k miles on it. It starts ok, runs ok, sounds ok. So without a mechanic tearing it apart down to the crankshaft, what would you expect the mechanic to say. You think he'd tell you it'll run like a champ for the next 4 months? There's no way any reputable mechanic could give any decision. It could throw a rod tomorrow, burn a ring next week, water pump could quit an hour from now, alternator freeze up next month.

Or it could run like it does now for the next 3 years. There's absolutely no guarantees on anything. No predictions on when anything electronic will die. There are ranges and expectations of how long the electronic items will last, but that's not a guarantee. Just an educated guess by the manufacturer.

My educated guess? Get yourself a rabbits foot, pray to your God daily, go dig up a 4 leaf clover, get a kiss from someone special before you hit the power button. Whatever brings you luck.

Gotta love your car references lol
I'm gonna watch Adventure Time for the next 4 Months then and hope that work. Thanks!

 

[Karadjgne]

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