Re: [gentoo-user] [Maybe OT]: Instability of system

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On 21/05/18 10:08, Mick wrote:
> PS. I use Corsair PSUs and always spend more on them to make sure it is not
> the cheapest model.  A middle of the range modular unit comes with Japanese
> capacitors and has not caused me problems in various builds.  In cheaper
> models I've ended up replacing the capacitors without waiting for the PSU to
> fail first - cheap PSUs always fail on me at the end.

And always check whether the power rating is INput or OUTput. The
cheaper brands might quote input to make it look like the psu is better
than it is. I'm sure I've come across a couple. Look for one that quotes
OUTput, and preferably is over-spec'd - the further it is from max
output (within limits) the better it will perform. Stick a 500W in a
computer that wants 350W, for example ...

Cheers,
Wol