Question Replacement for Gamdias Kratos P1-750 80+ Gold PSU ?
Question Replacement for Gamdias Kratos P1-750 80+ Gold PSU ?
Appreciate the support. My nephew’s gaming PC isn’t turning on, and we suspect the power supply unit is the issue. I’m comfortable swapping it myself, but I’m not very experienced beyond that. The machine was bought and assembled by someone else. Any suggestions for affordable replacements would be greatly helpful. Thanks!
Take your pick:
https://hwbusters.com/best_picks/best-at...busters/3/
Since PSU powers everything, it is
the most important component
inside the PC.
Hence why NEVER cheap out on PSU! Also, never buy used PSU either.
If you want good and cheap PSU, you have to buy two PSUs: the cheap one and the good one.
You already bought the cheap one, that Gamidas PSU. So, if you again want cheap PSU, get the Gamidas again (how long the build lasts - no-one can tell. Maybe days, maybe months. The uncertainty with cheap PSU still remains, whereby question isn't IF the PSU goes belly up, but WHEN PSU goes belly up.).
But if you're now serious about getting a good PSU, rather than the cheap one, pick any from the article i linked. Those there are all good/great PSUs, lasting easy 7-10 years (most likely even longer than that).
Oh, do note that even when you get a new PSU, build may still not power on due to other components the Gamidas PSU killed. And that's the magical power of PSUs - they are capable of killing everything they are connected to (aka whole PC). And the lower the PSU's build quality is - the higher the chance of it happening when PSU goes belly up.
It mainly depends on your location and the available PSUs in your area, as well as their pricing. Could you provide more details?
PCPartPicker Part List
Power Supply: NZXT C850 (2024) 850 W, 80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Price: $129.99 at Best Buy
Total: $129.99
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Created by PCPartPicker
Date: 2025-05-18 14:45 EDT-0400
Alternative options: corsair RM850X (2024) or XPG core reactor II 850w, available at reasonable prices
And.... Regardless of the PSU you choose, you are required to eliminate all modular cables from the previous unit and install only those included with the new one. This step is mandatory.
Corsair RMx is a reliable PSU to use.
👍
High-quality unit featuring a 10-year warranty and fully-modular cables. It offers the best value for performance you can find for Corsair PSUs.
No.
Most RGB PSUs are of poor quality, focusing more on flashy lighting than solid construction. Their main selling point is the RGB lights, not the actual durability.
To achieve proper lighting effects (assuming RGB fans are involved), it mainly depends on the fan setup. Cheaper RGB fans often come with their own controllers and don’t connect to MoBo’s 4-pin +12V or 3-pin +5V ARGB headers.
What exactly are you referring to (model or manufacturer)?
I checked and your MoBo indeed supports both RGB headers, with two on each side.
MoBo specifications:
https://pg.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B550 Phantom Gaming 4/index.asp#Specification
Additionally, after connecting fans to the RGB header, you’ll need specialized software. For your MoBo, the default program is: ASRock Polychrome RGB ver:2.0.190.
Download link:
https://pg.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B550 Phantom Gaming 4/index.asp#Download