Is this PSU worth getting?

[Pentium4]

My buddy has a PSU that he doesn't want because I suggested something better. Here is the PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Power-Supplies

All I have to do is pay for shipping. Do you think it's worth it? I know it can't do 500W but it might be upgradable.....

[RJARRRPCGP]

Re: Is this PSU worth getting?

Pros: after swapping 250w to this 500w power supply, my windows experience index score for memory (rams) increased from 5.x to 7.3. i got this power supply in order to upgrade my graphics card, and i would expect only my graphics score to increase. in addition, the memory score increased as well.
i got the 5770 card with this 500w

lol

[turbozutek]

Re: Is this PSU worth getting?

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php...Story2&reid=65

Well, it died before they even got to test it, so I'd say... No?

[c_hegge]

Re: Is this PSU worth getting?

It might do OK as a 250 Watter, but don't expect the caps to last long. At least Oklahoma Wolf's unit was able to do that with the ripple and voltages in spec and withough recreating Chernobyl. It actually reminds me a bit of this (http://hardwareinsights.com/wp/xigma...rp-vc503-500w/). Also a deer, and also had a very spectacular fireworks display, but still OK as a 250 Watter

[mariushm]

Re: Is this PSU worth getting?

For about 15$, maybe it's worth it. For 40$... definitely not.

You can get a ok-ish Seasonic for that money: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...Power-Supplies

[c_hegge]

Re: Is this PSU worth getting?

+1
If the Seasonic is the same price, then it's the one to go for.