Re: [PLUG] power supplies

[Paul <paul@dpagin.net>]

Bradley Molnar wrote:

> hello all-
>
> my current machine has a power supply that runs way too hot for this weather
> (and too hot just in general).
>
> I was wondering if anyone knew of (or is using) a 350-400W power supply that
> ran cool.  Cool in this case is described as, under normal loads, is not the
> most effective method of heating up the room I'm in.  This one, when idling,
> would heat the room up to about 95 degrees F.
>
> Any brands to look at/avoid would be appreciated.
>
> Oh, this is for intel hardware.
>  

I would recommend buying a power supply at a place like CompUSA because, 
if it blows up, you can take it in and get a replacement.  That was my 
brother-in-law's experience.  CompUSA only gave him minor resistance. 
Much better RMA'ing it and mailing it out.

My generic supplies run fairly cool.  Generic meaning that I don't know 
the name brands, but I know they're not big names.  Better supplies 
should run cooler unless something is drawing a lot of current.

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