non 80+ psu

[tech_lover]

I recently bought Cooler Master ELITE V3 230V 400W. Now, I find that there is not much review about the product. And also, Elite series is said to be lowest tiered PSU from the Cooler Master. Now, I am worried about my system. But, is there any need to worry given low power need of my PC (Athlon 200GE, 2 Rams, 1 HDD, not the discrete graphics card, other necessary peripherals; equals to around 150 W on the Cooler Master Calculator)? Will this fry my system on some day? Please give some suggestion so that I can enjoy the new PC with peace of mind.

 

[jay32267]

Here is a review for a similar model. It seems it did pretty well.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=386

Also, I have used way worse PSUs for very long periods of time (10 years straight at least) and have had them hold up.

 

[tech_lover]

Here is a review for a similar model. It seems it did pretty well.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=386

Also, I have used way worse PSUs for very long periods of time (10 years straight at least) and have had them hold up.

Thanks a lot

 

[jankerson]

I recently bought Cooler Master ELITE V3 230V 400W. Now, I find that there is not much review about the product. And also, Elite series is said to be lowest tiered PSU from the Cooler Master. Now, I am worried about my system. But, is there any need to worry given low power need of my PC (Athlon 200GE, 2 Rams, 1 HDD, not the discrete graphics card, other necessary peripherals; equals to around 150 W on the Cooler Master Calculator)? Will this fry my system on some day? Please give some suggestion so that I can enjoy the new PC with peace of mind.

It's very possible it could fry something once it lets go.

I would look into a better quality PSU than that if you want the system to last.

 

[GoldenPenguin]

You should spend at least $60 on a PSU otherwise it could take everything along with it when it dies.