[SOLVED] PSU recommendation & home electric grid problem

[daniel2020]

Hi all,

I have some electric grid problem at home (probably non stable voltage during load evening hours ). As a result my computer reboots all of sudden. However, because this happens only with one computer, I believe that my PSU does not handle it well. Here is the model that I have (it is eight years old): https://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-S12II-380Bronze-380W-Power-Supply/dp/B002A1CRS0
What you will recommend to do? Will replacing PSU will help? If so, what are your recommendations (model, Watts)?

Many thanks.
Daniel

 

[Archaic59]

Hi all,

I have some electric grid problem at home (probably non stable voltage during load evening hours ). As a result my computer reboots all of sudden. However, because this happens only with one computer, I believe that my PSU does not handle it well. Here is the model that I have (it is eight years old): https://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-S12II-380Bronze-380W-Power-Supply/dp/B002A1CRS0
What you will recommend to do? Will replacing PSU will help? If so, what are your recommendations (model, Watts)?

Many thanks.
Daniel

That PSU was never designed to last 8 years. I'd replace it but you need to list your specs and budget for a recommendation.

Please list your specs in this format:
CPU and cooler:
Motherboard:
RAM:
Storage:
GPU:
PSU Brand, model and age:
Display resolution and refresh rate:
OS:

 

[daniel2020]

Thank you!
Here is my spec: spec
I need probably not a specific model (because I am not sure that I will be able to purchase it) , but more a general idea (how may watts, anything else).
BTW, will any PSU work with a PC? Van it damage ?

That PSU was never designed to last 8 years. I'd replace it but you need to list your specs and budget for a recommendation.

Please list your specs in this format:
CPU and cooler:
Motherboard:
RAM:
Storage:
GPU:
PSU Brand, model and age:
Display resolution and refresh rate:
OS:

 

[Archaic59]

Thank you!
Here is my spec: spec
I need probably not a specific model (because I am not sure that I will be able to purchase it) , but more a general idea (how may watts, anything else).
BTW, will any PSU work with a PC? Van it damage ?

How many actual hard drives do you have. Some of those 10 drives listed must be partitions. Just to verify, I didn't see a GPU listed so I assume you're using Intel onboard graphics.

 

[daniel2020]

Yes, I do not have special GPU card
I have 4 hard-drives: 500 Gb, 2 Tb, and two 6 Tb drives.

How many actual hard drives do you have. Some of those 10 drives listed must be partitions. Just to verify, I didn't see a GPU listed so I assume you're using Intel onboard graphics.

 

[Archaic59]

Yes, I do not have special GPU card
I have 4 hard-drives: 500 Gb, 2 Tb, and two 6 Tb drives.

You can easily run your system on a 450 watt PSU. A corsair CX450 would be fine for your specs and is not expensive and leaves you a bit of room for some upgrades later on.

 

[daniel2020]

Thank you.
But in general, the more watts the better (and more expensive) ?
Is there any issue of compatibility or I can purchase any PSU 450+ watt?

You can easily run your system on a 450 watt PSU. A corsair CX450 would be fine for your specs and is not expensive and leaves you a bit of room for some upgrades later on.

 

[Archaic59]

Thank you.
But in general, the more watts the better (and more expensive) ?
Is there any issue of compatibility or I can purchase any PSU 450+ watt?

No. There's a big difference in the quality of power supplies. The Corsair CX450 is a lower budget model but is acceptable quality. Anything less than that is questionable.

 

[daniel2020]

I actually can afford a less cheaper model if needed. Can you give some other options ?

No. There's a big difference in the quality of power supplies. The Corsair CX450 is a lower budget model but is acceptable quality. Anything less than that is questionable.

 

[Archaic59]

I actually can afford a less cheaper model if needed. Can you give some other options ?

The Corsair CV450 is the lowest I can recommend and that's only because you're using iGPU. The CX450 is only $10 more and worth the extra money if you can afford it.

 

[daniel2020]

I see, thanks a lot!