Re: Computer turns on and then just dies

On Sat, 11/30/2024 11:16 AM, s|b wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Nov 2024 09:15:48 -0600, VanguardLH wrote:
> 
>> FYI, Sharkoon doesn't manufacture anything.  They stick their brand on
>> products made by others.  So does Corsair.
> 
> I've had good experiences with Corsair.
> 
>> You already bought the Sharkoon PSU.  Hopefully whomever is the actual
>> OEM/mfr is a good one for whatever you get.  Sometimes you can see who
>> is the OEM by looking inside the PSU case, but often the rebrander slaps
>> their sticker atop the OEMs mark.
> 
> I don't want to be rude, but I just wanted a cheap PSU and I got one.
> It's not much, but the 2 reviews it has are both 5 stars. Also, I'm in
> Europe, so there's a minimum warranty of 2 years.
> 

It's a good idea, to try to track down who actually made it.

Of the survivors in the industry, I'd only be concerned if
it was a low-end ChannelWell CWT (based on my failures here).
I notice they have stopped putting "CWT" on the transformer inside.

No, don't open it up and look, as there may be a warranty-void
sticker over one of the screws that hold the cover on. You'll
have to keep the lid on the thing, until the warranty is expired
on it.

I prefer that power supplies keep the fan running, at low RPM.
Some supply designs, the fan only comes on at 50C. And that's
not a particularly clever thing to do. The caps have their
best lives... at room temperature. Not at 50C.

It's unlikely to be a PowMax-style "500W" one, so you
don't need to worry about that. I don't think the $20 PSU
makers, know how to build a double-forward conversion one :-)

   Paul