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I have a full size Dell Inspiron 518 that is about 6 years old. Just replaced the hard drive with an OEM from Dell with the same specs, same size as original. The PSU has failed. I swapped it out for a working PSU from another Dell of mine and it worked fine. I do not plan to add anything to this computer in the future-no upgrades. But I do want a reliable PSU and not a HiPro that was OEM and has a bad reputation. Looking at a Corsair Cx 500 builders series and an Antec Earthwatts EA-380D. OEM PSU was 300 watts. Any recommendations between the two or any other that may be appropriate for my needs?
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April 22nd, 2015 13:00
Dave2590
Either the Corsair CX Builders Series, or the Earthwatts will work fine, but my preference would be for the Corsair CX Builders Series.
Bev.
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April 22nd, 2015 15:00
Dave2590
I've found very few issues with the Corsair brand.
Bev.
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April 24th, 2015 14:00
Dave2590
The 8 pin connector splits into 2 x 4 pin connectors, either 4 pin connector can be used.
Quote: "Where?s the 4-pin EPS/ATX 12v connector that I need for my motherboard?"
Answer: Corsair power supplies, ship with an 8-pin connector that splits in half. Use half of this connector for the 4-pin EPS/ATX 12v connector on your motherboard.
You can find a video of the above here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=C6wLW84-Rqo
Bev.
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April 22nd, 2015 14:00
Thanks Bev. Why do you favor the Corsair?
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April 22nd, 2015 16:00
Thanks, I will order that one.
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April 24th, 2015 07:00
The CX series is not actually made by corsair. Stick with the EPS12v certified CS Series.
CS750M is the minimum I recommend based on the 3.3v/5v rails and the +5VSB.The difference between the 550 and the 750 is $20. The 550 has less power on the 3.3v/5v rails and the +5VSB.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139061
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April 24th, 2015 13:00
Received the Corsair CX-500 today. Shoehorned it in but I see that there is no cable for the 4 pin CPU connection labeled PWR2 and ATX_CPU. Its a square 4 pin connection and there is none included in all the cabling that comes with this PSU. Do I need to return it or is the power supplied some other way?
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April 24th, 2015 14:00
Thanks again Bev. I found it. Just wondering if others cut some of these unnecessary cables. They are very long and it will be a chore to find a place to stuff them !