PSU with failsafe?

[okayvin]

Are there any PSUs that are designed to not destroy other components when the PSU blows-up, malfunctions, etc?

I've heard of PSUs that killed other components. I'm building a new comp so I'd rather not spend $1k on parts that are fried by the PSU as soon as I finish assembling the PC.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No PSU is fail safe but you need to choose the right one.

Specs?

 

[okayvin]

Is the Corsair HX750 a good choice? I read a Newegg review where the PSU damaged a mobo and RAM unit.

I'm also considering the AX750

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010

CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready

GREAT choice

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207023

XFX P1-750X-XXB9 750W ATX12V 2.2 & ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

$109.99
Save: $15.00 (12%)
$99.99 after $10.00 rebate card

 

[apache_lives]

PSUs rarely (almost never) blow up other components

you sure you build it correctly last time?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I read a Newegg review where the PSU damaged a mobo and RAM unit. < He read it in a review.

 

[Cons29]

all good psu's have several protections, read the features. unless you bought a crappy cheap one

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I have seen many instances of builds with high end components where the user picked a $45 PSU and as a result suffered other damaged components. Electronics fail and the cheaper the components used in their making the more likely this will happen. Personally, I look for 10.0 jonnyguru ratings for overclocking builds and 9.5 for everything else.

1st Tier included Corsair HX series (except 1000 and 1050 watters), Corsair AX series, Antec Signature and CP series, Seasonic X series
2nd Tier included Corsair TX V2 series (skip ones with M suffix), Antec HCG/HCP, XFX Core Edition

 

[okayvin]

Between the AX750 and HX750, which would you recommend?

I know tha the AX750 is fully modular but are there other major factors that I should consider?

 

[adimeister]

That's what I've heard too. Use a generic PSU, then your whole system is at risk of blowing up too. But the one you chose is very good.

 

[Cons29]

corsair is a good brand, you need not worry too much

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

They are both great units.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready

Golden Award from Hardware Secrets

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