Low cost power supply
11/30/2013
This review is from: RAIDMAX RX-380K 380 W ATX12V Power Supply
Pros:
This power supply works great. The power rating is good, but I wouldn't trust it in my primary computer. This is a good power supply for a small workstation build.
The cost of this power supply sets it aside from other power supplies. What you see online is exactly what you are getting.
Cons:
I realize these are CONs but more of the way things are with this power supply. For the price you can't ask for a lot.
The molex connections had issues with pins backing out when connecting them. The plastic retainers never locked onto the pins. Took some time to fix this.
The fan inside the power supply is loud, very loud. The fan uses a + and - (red/black) connection. Was easy to fix, opened the power supply and swapped the fan with a quiet fan.
The power supply doesn't weigh much, compared with my XFX PSU it's like comparing an orange to a watermelon. If you open it you will see there isn't much to the power supply. Don't put this PSU in a case that doesn't breath well, it will get hot and you will shorten the life span of the PSU.
For these CONs I will knock an egg.
Overall Review:
For the price there really isn't much that I was expecting form this power supply other than to supply power. Replace the fan inside the power supply and you have a PSU that is fit for a small workstation or HTPC.
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- Jason k.
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Verified Owner
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Owned For:
1 week to 1 month
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