PC Power and Cooling 750W PSU for $65 + FS after $35 MIR @ Amazon - Page 11

Jozy · 01-16-2009, 08:34 AM

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Again, you are bringing in the 750TX to compare. Why not compare with the 620HX model from Corsair?

Since you picked up this review site, lets take a look at the reviews on the Corsair 620HX and the PCP&C 750 Quad

http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/art...VzaWFzdA==

They write about the 620HX as follows "During testing it was impossible to hear the HX620W, literally. I routinely checked during our load testing to make sure the units fan was still working because I could not hear it even at full load. "

They write about the PCP&C 750 Quad PS as follows - "To be blunt it isn't silent or even very quiet. ....where noise is going to be readily apparent the name “Silencer” does not mean silent."

Corsair: so quiet you cant hear it even at full load
PCP&C whines, loud

Some of us spend more time iwth the power supplies than with our spouses, it might make sense to pay a few dollars more and get something that does not whine

Shut up.

**rman** · 01-16-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote from Jozy

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Shut up.

You too.

Injuis · 01-16-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote from rman

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Again, you are bringing in the 750TX to compare. Why not compare with the 620HX model from Corsair?

Since you picked up this review site, lets take a look at the reviews on the Corsair 620HX and the PCP&C 750 Quad

http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/art...VzaWFzdA==

They write about the 620HX as follows "During testing it was impossible to hear the HX620W, literally. I routinely checked during our load testing to make sure the units fan was still working because I could not hear it even at full load. "

They write about the PCP&C 750 Quad PS as follows - "To be blunt it isn't silent or even very quiet. ....where noise is going to be readily apparent the name “Silencer” does not mean silent."

Corsair: so quiet you cant hear it even at full load
PCP&C whines, loud

Some of us spend more time iwth the power supplies than with our spouses, it might make sense to pay a few dollars more and get something that does not whine

Even though noise is subjective, this PSU was the loudest thing in my water cooling system. So I would have to agree with that review. However, a simple change in the PSU Fan was all it took to remedy that problem. This is a great PSU and I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a mid-high solution.

Geckotek · 01-16-2009, 10:34 AM

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Even though noise is subjective, this PSU was the loudest thing in my water cooling system. So I would have to agree with that review. However, a simple change in the PSU Fan was all it took to remedy that problem. This is a great PSU and I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a mid-high solution.

Can you share with us which fan you replaced it with? Is the connection modular?

whohat · 01-16-2009, 01:19 PM

Mine arrived yesterday. It was DOA. If you look at the reviews on newegg, there definitely are a lot of reviewers reporting DOA PSUs. PC Power and Cooling believes that all DOA units were damaged during shipping, but I find that a little hard to believe. I ordered a replacement and hopefully this one will work.
If you bought one of these, I would definitely suggest testing it before you install it. I spent a few hours installing mine and hiding all the cables only to find that it didnt work. Very frustrating. Here's a link explaining how to test a PSU.
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com...hp?t=34941

Geckotek · 01-16-2009, 02:10 PM

That would suck...hope mine isn't DOA. Mine hasn't even shipped yet...will ship Tuesday. Thanks for the link to test.

Injuis · 01-16-2009, 02:50 PM

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Can you share with us which fan you replaced it with? Is the connection modular?

I replaced it with a Scythe Kama 2500 RPM fan. It is a lot slower than the original fan and thus delivers much less CFM. I would only do such a thing if you are certain you will not tax your PSU. Pick something faster if you plan on SLI.

The original fan used a two pin connector onto the PSU pcb. My new fan is powered by a knobbed fan controller. I just extended the fan power wiring outside the PSU.

nomadnomad7 · 01-16-2009, 03:02 PM

my GF pleasantly suprised me by ordering this for me. she new i was looking at it and that i was worried my current psu wasn't adequate for my 9800gtx+ sli set up. should get it next week.

whohat · 01-16-2009, 06:22 PM

post up here if yours is DOA. I'm curious how prevalent this problem is.

jcwestsider · 01-16-2009, 06:34 PM

Just tested it out after fear of hearing about DOA. Works fine! I have to say it is fairly quiet based on this quick try. I will post more results as soon as start building the new rig.

**fongkeefresh** · 01-16-2009, 06:45 PM

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Just tested it out after fear of hearing about DOA. Works fine! I have to say it is fairly quiet based on this quick try. I will post more results as soon as start building the new rig.

Dam i'm jealous! They are shipping my from Richmond, CA, which is like 20 miles from where I live!!! They shipped it out yesterday and it's still not here today - estimated arrial is January 23!!! Takes them 7 days to travel 20 miles? I can walk there and back with the PSU in less half that time at a leisurely stroll's pace... this, coupled with the fact that the BFG GTX280 from Buy.com deal last week arrived today = very sad

jcwestsider · 01-16-2009, 07:07 PM

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Dam i'm jealous! They are shipping my from Richmond, CA, which is like 20 miles from where I live!!! They shipped it out yesterday and it's still not here today - estimated arrial is January 23!!! Takes them 7 days to travel 20 miles? I can walk there and back with the PSU in less half that time at a leisurely stroll's pace... this, coupled with the fact that the BFG GTX280 from Buy.com deal last week arrived today = very sad

I have Prime so that might be the difference. But 7 days for 20 miles is pretty bad!

jwg2000 · 01-16-2009, 08:13 PM

Just installed it. Works fine and pretty quite.

segfault · 01-16-2009, 10:43 PM

Thanks OP... Awesome deal...

Had been eyeing this PSU in newegg for quite sometime but could not get myself to spend more than $70 for it! Good thing I waited

Anyway, mine arrived yesterday (I have prime).
Its not dead silent but I definitely cannot hear it over 4x120mm and 5x80mm fans I have in my Stacker case

I replaced an Ultra 600w PSU which started making grunting noises with this one.

Pleasantly surprised to find 4 SATA Power Outlets per cable.
I have 8 HDDs running in my PC and its much tidier having only two cables powering all of them

ajrichie · 01-17-2009, 01:51 AM

Looks like rebate changed to $15 making this $85.

01-16-2009, 01:19 PM	#155
whohat L2: Beginner Date Joined:Jan 2009 Posts:76 Reputation: 20	Mine arrived yesterday. It was DOA. If you look at the reviews on newegg, there definitely are a lot of reviewers reporting DOA PSUs. PC Power and Cooling believes that all DOA units were damaged during shipping, but I find that a little hard to believe. I ordered a replacement and hopefully this one will work. If you bought one of these, I would definitely suggest testing it before you install it. I spent a few hours installing mine and hiding all the cables only to find that it didnt work. Very frustrating. Here's a link explaining how to test a PSU. http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com...hp?t=34941
	Reply

01-16-2009, 02:10 PM	#156
Geckotek L3: Novice Date Joined:Nov 2008 Posts:187 Reputation: 24	That would suck...hope mine isn't DOA. Mine hasn't even shipped yet...will ship Tuesday. Thanks for the link to test.
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01-16-2009, 03:02 PM	#158
nomadnomad7 L3: Novice Date Joined:Jul 2008 Posts:183 Reputation: 27	my GF pleasantly suprised me by ordering this for me. she new i was looking at it and that i was worried my current psu wasn't adequate for my 9800gtx+ sli set up. should get it next week.
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01-16-2009, 06:22 PM	#159
whohat L2: Beginner Date Joined:Jan 2009 Posts:76 Reputation: 20	post up here if yours is DOA. I'm curious how prevalent this problem is.
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01-16-2009, 06:34 PM	#160
jcwestsider L3: Novice Date Joined:Apr 2008 Location:Usually in NYC if not home in JC. Posts:208 Reputation: 28	Just tested it out after fear of hearing about DOA. Works fine! I have to say it is fairly quiet based on this quick try. I will post more results as soon as start building the new rig.
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01-16-2009, 08:13 PM	#163
jwg2000 L1: Learner Date Joined:Nov 2006 Posts:10 Reputation: 10	Just installed it. Works fine and pretty quite.
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01-16-2009, 10:43 PM	#164
segfault Lazy Programmer Date Joined:Dec 2006 Location:Georgia Posts:77 Reputation: 34	Thanks OP... Awesome deal... Had been eyeing this PSU in newegg for quite sometime but could not get myself to spend more than $70 for it! Good thing I waited Anyway, mine arrived yesterday (I have prime). Its not dead silent but I definitely cannot hear it over 4x120mm and 5x80mm fans I have in my Stacker case I replaced an Ultra 600w PSU which started making grunting noises with this one. Pleasantly surprised to find 4 SATA Power Outlets per cable. I have 8 HDDs running in my PC and its much tidier having only two cables powering all of them __________________ Daddy, what does "Formatting Drive C:" mean?
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01-17-2009, 01:51 AM	#165
ajrichie L3: Novice Date Joined:Sep 2007 Location:California Posts:237 Reputation: 19	Looks like rebate changed to $15 making this $85. __________________ Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Rev.2 E6550 w/AC Freezer 7 Pro 4GB OCZ2p800r22gk HIS 4890 1GB Seagate 250GB & 750GB Corsair HX620 Acer Al2216W & Samsung LN40A550
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