View Full Version : Antec SL400 PSU Experiences?
BrainStorm
12-29-2002, 09:59 AM
CompUSA has this power supply on sale for $50 after rebates. I've been thinking I need to replace my old Antec PP-303X as the 5V rail sometimes dips as low as 4.68 under heavy load.
I would appreciate it if folks who have experience with the SL400 post their voltages for each rail under heavy load (such while running Prime95) as reported by a hardware monitoring app like MBM.
Also, if anyone knows, it'd be nice to know if this PSU has an adjustable pot.
Thanks in advance.
BrainStorm
12-29-2002, 03:54 PM
Well, I just bought one at CompUSA. I just couldn't wait around for what didn't look like it was going to be a large number of responses anyway ;)
So I guess we'll see how things go after I install it tonight. I got an even better deal than advertised! For some reason it rang up at $49.99 plus I got the rebate slip for another $10 off. Don't think I can beat an Antec 400W for $40!
Keeper
12-29-2002, 04:21 PM
I toasted mine, it took three months, but I had 2 hard drives, 4 other IDE devises, 2 USB devises, as well as 6 fans running 24/7. I replaced it with another Antec, just moved up to the TP550. All my PC’s have Antec PSU’s. Over all I think Antec makes a quality product, I needed more power than the 400 could provide, the unit failed but it was my fault.
BrainStorm
12-29-2002, 06:06 PM
Sorry to hear that. Sounds like you did have it fairly well loaded, though. But perhaps it was just an isolated incident. At least Antec has a 3 year warranty, so you should have been able to get it replaced for free.
Keeper
12-29-2002, 08:19 PM
No questions asked, refund went toward the TP550, the store's 30 day promise was extended, they know a pocket when they see one.
/me wonders if this thing has the pots inside like the PP-412X. Any1 brave enough to crack theirs open? :)
BrainStorm
01-01-2003, 09:30 PM
N8, haven't yet, but I might. Still trying to decide if it's worth losing the warranty over.
Hehe, well be sure to let us know if you decide to :)
ricksimm
01-02-2003, 09:25 PM
For $18 more you can get this (http://www.directron.com/tt500ss.html) one. Its a TTGI PSU. Has adjustable pot for 5v-12v.