Is this power supply rubbish?

i bought it with my dad, who is an electrician ... Looked it up online after buying it and apparently its like those other chinese time bombs and will take my system with it in a few months etc.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/680w-g7-po [...] 1&t=module

Looks pretty generic, now if you're just surfing the web and typing up word documents, then this PSU might suffice as i would only go for generic branded PSU's if i know the system won't be stressed with handling games and other resource intensive tasks that will stress the PSU out. Also if that is what you would plan to do with the system then the wattage is too high on that unit.

It is recommened to always go for name brand when it comes to power supplys, the more quality the unit the better as if you go generic and the software you run puts to much stress on the low quality compnents inside the unit then it could take other parts out with it, so if you plan to game or do video editing/CAD work etc. then i'd choose from a more reputable brand like Corsair, Thermaltake, Silverstone etc.

You can always check this thread for good units:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] ended-psus

All the above brands are good except Thermaltake. They make absolute crap that can kill your computer it's so bad out of spec. You might want to remove them from your recommend list.

I usually recommend Corsair, Seasonic, PC Power and Cooling, XFX, Silverstone, Enermax and Antec.

These are rated by ripple and noise. The best Thermaltake makes is a tier 3. That list is not perfect but it is pretty accurate and updated.

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

Thermaltake is the only brand listed above that makes something this bad.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/art [...] view/902/9

In my opinion there is no reason to recommend a brand that is so hit and miss when so many other brands are not.

Tier 3?

Anyway... just check this list. If its an HEC or Solytech Thermaltake unit, don't buy it. The Sirtec, FSP's and CWT's are safer. The Enhance made ones will be their best.

I thought they were trying to improve their image, but I see a whole new line of Solytech units... psha.