Another dead power supply

[Steve]

James Knott wrote:
> Christopher Charles wrote:
>   
>> Hi:
>>
>> Ota was right.  Your PC should be plugged into a power
>> bar with surge suppression circuits.  Plugging a PC
>> directly to the AC outlet is asking for trouble.
>>     
>
> A few years ago, I was setting up a PC for a retired couple.  Right out
> of the box, it often wouldn't power up.  The store claimed they
> shouldn't be using a power bar!
>
> As I suspected, it was the computer that was NFG, not the power bar.

I once had a similar instance... bought a *cheap* case that came with a 
PS... put the motherboard in (a used one that I knew worked) and things 
didn't power on. Called the place and they exchanged the PS for a free 
upgrade. Sort of like they know that a certain percentage will come back 
immediately, so they give you no trouble in getting a higher-quality PS 
for free.

Best thing, like Lennart and others mentioned, is to buy brands you 
trust, like Antec.

-Steve.

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