One question about Sunbeam NUUO 550W

[GPSeek]

What is the Smart Protection connector for?
I did read the manual and Jonny's great review but still have no idea about how it is supposed to be used.

[jonnyGURU]

"Future use" I guess. I never found a place to stick it. ;)

[GPSeek]

"Future use" I guess. I never found a place to stick it. ;)

I feel much better now that a PSU guru cannot find a use for it either.;)

[Slartibartfast]

"Future use" I guess. I never found a place to stick it. ;)

Mandatory "I can suggest a few places" comment ;)

[GPSeek]

Sorry to dig this old thread up:)

However, my PSU is starting showing its age. My computer cannot boot without turn on and off the power switch many times. I think the big capacitor inside the PSU is drying up again as I experienced before with other PSUs.

I need some advice for the replacement. Here is my restrictions:
1. must be modular so that I can re-use the cables without touching the cable connection on the motherboard side.

2. max power is not a real problem for me. Anything over 500w should be fine.

3. realiable and not expensive !:p

Thanks!:beer:

[burebista]

Corsair HX520?

[Smirnoff]

"so that I can re-use the cables without touching the cable connection on the motherboard side."

You mean you would need a PSU which is compatible with the cables from your old psu?

[MrWicked1968]

Sorry to dig this old thread up:)

However, my PSU is starting showing its age. My computer cannot boot without turn on and off the power switch many times. I think the big capacitor inside the PSU is drying up again as I experienced before with other PSUs.

I need some advice for the replacement. Here is my restrictions:
1. must be modular so that I can re-use the cables without touching the cable connection on the motherboard side.

2. max power is not a real problem for me. Anything over 500w should be fine.

3. realiable and not expensive !:p

Thanks!:beer:

to further what smirnoff is getting at:

that ain't going to happen unless you get another Sunbeam NUUO 550w.

re using modular cables from one PSU to another probably isn't a good idea

[Smirnoff]

Mmh, yep. And what is the reason you can't detach the cables from the motherboard? Are they hard to reach or stuck or something?

[GPSeek]

Mmh, yep. And what is the reason you can't detach the cables from the motherboard? Are they hard to reach or stuck or something?

:)
Lazyness is the only reason as far as I can see here. :p
The PSU is in the botom cage of a Lian-Li BX style full tower.
So, if I can re-use those cables, it is going to be an esay swap.
I think those cables are interchageable or stanndard since PSU manufactures are buying cables but not making cables.

Thanks a lot for everyboy's input.:beer:

[MrWicked1968]

:)
Lazyness is the only reason as far as I can see here. :p
The PSU is in the botom cage of a Lian-Li BX style full tower.
So, if I can re-use those cables, it is going to be an esay swap.
I think those cables are interchageable or stanndard since PSU manufactures are buying cables but not making cables.

Thanks a lot for everyboy's input.:beer:

laziness could cost you the rest of your system, so don't say we didn't warn you.

[Boinkers]

Sorry to dig this old thread up:)

However, my PSU is starting showing its age. My computer cannot boot without turn on and off the power switch many times. I think the big capacitor inside the PSU is drying up again as I experienced before with other PSUs.

I need some advice for the replacement. Here is my restrictions:
1. must be modular so that I can re-use the cables without touching the cable connection on the motherboard side.

2. max power is not a real problem for me. Anything over 500w should be fine.

3. realiable and not expensive !:p

Thanks!:beer:
this is 500w, modular, and only $56 shipped atm using the "promo code"

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817103940

it looks to have had some issues with some. and some issues with Asus mobo's for some reason. i don't know if they have been resolved. big 5 year warranty, though. and the price can't be beat for a maker with a reputation for quality

although i wouldn't recommend using your old cables with it