[PSU} which one to choose

[xtwis7]

Always tell my friends don't save on PSU. Probably the most underrated component that many don't realize.

 

[alifffresto]

imo can't really go wrong with superflower or seasonic...

 

[Maximus_XXVIII]

I've heard of many horror stories of faulty PSU frying other components in the PC like the MOBO and GPU but did any of you guys actually experience this before? I thought a faulty PSU would probably just die and cuts power off and that's it.

 

[royfrosty]

I've heard of many horror stories of faulty PSU frying other components in the PC like the MOBO and GPU but did any of you guys actually experience this before? I thought a faulty PSU would probably just die and cuts power off and that's it.

There are a few cases. Yes if a poorly made psu it can cause your pc to fry together.

 

[sglords]

moi using Superflower Leadex Platinum series so far so good

chao digger

 

[jtjt00]

In the event of a failing PSU, the output protection circuitry MUST function as design in order NOT TO Kill other component.

 

[Viper0402]

My Silverstone Strider 850W Modular PSU lasts for more than 8 years, earlier than 2008, bought 2nd-hand from Garage Sales, and serve through the following systems:

1) Intel Core2Duo E8400 (3Ghz) | ASUS Maximus Formula (Intel X38 chipset) with 2x Sapphire HD2900XT Crossfire.
2) Intel Core2Duo E8400 (3Ghz) | ASUS Maximus Formula (Intel X38 chipset) with 2x HIS HD4890(1GB) Crossfire.
3) i7-3770k (3.5GHz, Turbo Boost @3.9GHz) processor, ASUS P8Z77-V-DELUXE mainboard and Kingston Hyper-X 2000MHz DDR3 8GB Kit Rams(2GBx4) and a single Military Class III grade/quality MSI R7970 Lightning Twin Frozr IV 3GB graphics card.

The PSU is still going strong without any hiccups.