from what i understand, a 'green' psu is an environmental-friendly psu and only uses an amount of power needed by the pc without actually supplying the whole power that the psu can support. for an example, a 'green' 650w psu, eventhough it can power up until 650w, more or less, if the pc is only using 400w, that's how much power the psu will provide. thus making them quite energy efficient. i hope that clear that up.

then it's called efficiency, the more the better , say a 80% efficiency is much better than 65% efficiency PSU, and FYI, all PSU only consume power needed by the system...

ok. thanks 4 that. so any recommendation?

green, RoHS or watever, it's nothing to do with the psu performance actually. it's lead free. tat's it. doesn't harm environment.

@dawn152
wat your budget? recommend silverstone st56f from bulk. around rm350

edited for wrong model code

This post has been edited by toughnut: Apr 9 2007, 08:45 AM

newbie question here:
i found that my psu acbel i-power psu ATX power connector is 20+4 pin,
but my mobo stated the power pin is 24 pin
can the 20+4 pin fit into the 24 pin power pin?

modular and non modular PSU whats the difference ?? getting quite confuse over this term ??

is modular = fit into standard casing PSU slot,
non doesnt fit ?

it would be best to give dimensions too ??

as long as it's 24 pin, should be all right, your PSU is 20+4 meaning, 4 pin detachable, if your's 24 pin, then it's undetachable ...

modular : you have to plug/unplug cable, it's great for cable management and looks tidy
non-modular : old style , just like an old PSU cable management...

there are pros and cons about modular vs non-modular...

simple way...

source : http://www.ocia.net/reviews/hiperpsus/page1.shtml

ok thx sniper............

guys, need some help. between COOLER MASTER Real Power 450w RS-450-ACLX/Y and ACBEL api4pc23 500w, which should i choose? the acbel is used for about a year, the CM is new. btw, CM model, aclx or acly better?

powering, p4 630, x1600pro, 2 IDE HD, 1GB ram, 2 optical drive.

edit: i know CM actually uses Acbel technologies, that's why it's so confusing.

This post has been edited by zeroglyph: Apr 11 2007, 09:12 PM

Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 2X512 (maybe change 2 higher proc)
Biostar TA690G AM2
160GB HDD Seagate Sata2
1GBx2 Kingston PC5300 DDR2 667
Colourful 7600GT 256Mb DDR3
LG DVD-RW drive
LG DVD drive
1.44mb Floopy drive
Samsung 19" 932B+

Can i just use casing PSU or i need 2 buy PSU?
Got any recommendation?

Casing PSU? you meant stock le... anyway... that one, we called capalang PSU , any you should get a new rock stable PSU, state your budget, which model/type you prefer? is it modular type? non-modular? want to grab a multi-rail PSU or single-rail PSU? do you mind in getting a grey finishing or want to get a nice bling², black PSU?

Silverstone strider 560w RM340 only. Way better than CM.

i'm using P4 630 3GHZ 3HDD 2 optical drives audigy 2 zs platinum
power supply cooler master 430w
plan to upgrade my graphic card to 7950GT or 8800GTS

does the power enough for upgrading my graphic card?

Isit the cooler master extreme power 430W series ?

yaya can i upgrade my GC without having to change it?

This post has been edited by Jaez: Apr 13 2007, 10:53 PM

the answer is no...the CM Extreme Power is not that stable...so getting 7950GT or 8800GTS will cause your rig to unable to boot (maybe...I predict it...)...or can boot but will cause unstablility to your system...

yes, yes i know ferrari is better than proton and perodua . you're going off topic.

If you're buying a new PSU, then im not off. If you already bought, then you slightly made a mistake. There is silverstone PSU which cost less than 200. Performance is unknown since i never tried them. Most of the time, for those who on tight budget will choose CM (RM130-180). Even I would recommend CM. Back to your question, I believe both Acbel and CM doesnt really vary much in performance. Both should be lousy in some area for certain.

so which PSU can support up to 8800GTX? my mobo has 1 PCIE 16x slot using 3 HDD with P4 630 3Ghz

Today just bought my Enermax Liberty 400W from Pc Zone at RM299 only. DAM solid and stable +12v rail.....worth every single penny that i spend on it