Antec Earthwatts EA430 with fathead RLX

[mariushm]

Re: Antec Earthwatts EA430 with fathead RLX

Yeah.... there were the classic X-560, X-650, X-750 etc and then they made x-660, x-760 etc, which are updated versions of the previous designs. Nothing major changed, just some components shifted a bit and some heatsinks added.

The fan inside should still be a Sanyo Denki and they should all still be semi-passive power supplies.

I own a X-650... fan is not moving until you get to about 160-170 watts - it's an excellent psu imho but these days there are some great alternatives that are cheaper than the Seasonic X series.

[PCBONEZ]

Re: Antec Earthwatts EA430 with fathead RLX

I dunno what SPCR is and from what you're saying about their reviews I don't care.

AntecRep is afraid of me after I chewed is ass both here and on EE for the fucked SP and TP series with all Fuhjyyu caps.

Researching models that haven't been out for while is a waste of time.
For the most part review sites are worthless. They only see brand new parts.
Wait until they've been out for a year and then search google for problems.

I've used a lot of used EA-500 and EA-500D and I haven't had any problems with either.
- I don't remember seeing any with OST though. Luck of draw? [Or bad memory?]
I do remember lots of Capxon in the Seasonic builds. Not quite as bad but almost.
The 380w or 430w would be enough but for some reason the 500w is cheaper.
I recapped the first few out of paranoia but since I don't stress them I figured I skip the recap and see how they go.
I peak inside once a year to check-up. Still no issues after 2 or 3 years.

Your old PSU would be fine with a recap.
Better than original in fact.
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[Techno Pride]

Re: Antec Earthwatts EA430 with fathead RLX

Thanks all.

Unfortunately, review sites are where I can possibly get high res pictures of the PSU innards. So I'm stuck with them.

By the time reports of problems start cropping up, the Rev B is probably on the shelves by then. Nigh impossible to get the Rev A. Who knows whether the new one incorporates cost-cutting or bug fixes?

Antec's probably going to say "It's nothing personal, Jack. It's just good business." Just like that movie.

Most likely, I'll narrow down to 2 choices, then toss a coin. And hope the thing works.

[clickwir]

Re: Antec Earthwatts EA430 with fathead RLX

In the middle of re-capping an Antec Earthwatts 430 now, so I thought I'd share some pics of the innards in case it would help anyone else. I've only replaced 1 OST 3300uF 10V so far, ran out of solder wick. Replaced it with a Rubycon. Have 8 more caps to do, I think.

Recapped a nearly identical Antec Earthwatts 330 a few days ago for my wifes PC. Running fine. Also did an Antec True330, haven't put it in a PC yet, but with a load all the voltages seem to check out ok.