Can I use a local PSU with my config without the GPU?

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my psu got burnt because of voltage fluctuations and it is getting replaced under warranty but they keep delaying and i am not getting the new PSU until Thursday....so can i use local Rs.500 PSU till then by removing the GPU?

my config is in my siggy...also i dont have a UPS as of now...will buy it on Thursday...

@mods please don't move this thread because i want to buy the local PSU today itself...its very urgent..

yes local is fine.make sure you get psu from zebronics or vip

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ASHISH65 said:
yes local is fine.make sure you get psu from zebronics or vip

thanks for replying...how much will they cost? also what about mercury PSU? what wattage PSU should i get?

ASHISH65 said:
yes local is fine.make sure you get psu from zebronics or vip

Avoid these craps. Atleast get a Corsair vs450 or cx430v2. You will not like your pc going boom just because a crappy psu's ic blowed due to a voltage spike.

^HE already has a Corsair CX430 V2 PSU...i would suggest you to wait...

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harshilsharma63 said:
Avoid these craps. Atleast get a Corsair vs450 or cx430v2. You will not like your pc going boom just because a crappy psu's ic blowed due to a voltage spike.

my corsair cx430v2 got burnt i don't know when they will replace it so till then i want to use my PC without the GPU with a local PSU....

it is just for 3days .he already has cx 430w

Spending 600 to 700 bucks on a new local PSU is not advisable. IF anything happens.... BOOM.... I think you can wait for 3 days.

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is there something which can be done or i have to wait 3 more days???

no you have to wait.psu is must for powering the pc

^^I think you can survive in something else like tab or any phone etc

you can check if anyone has a spare PSU

may be some members here can lend you one

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previously i have used a phenom 9850(125w TDP) and 9500gt on a mercury 450watts psu for three years....the psu failed after one year each time so just replaced with a new one...also the psu just stopped working and there was not smoke or any burning of the psu...it worked great...so why cant i use a local PSU with my config without the GPU?

ghouse12311 said:
my corsair cx430v2 got burnt i don't know when they will replace it so till then i want to use my PC without the GPU with a local PSU....

I have a spare Zebronics 450 W PSU which I can happily give to you, the only problem would be courier charges.

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harshilsharma63 said:
I have a spare Zebronics 450 W PSU which I can happily give to you, the only problem would be courier charges.

wow thanks man....but i just want to know whether i can use a local PSU or not...if yes i will just go and buy it immediately

You can take that risk, but I may have a better solution.

Buy a better PSU, and when your RMA'ed PSU return, sell it in bazaar. or as before find some friends who might have a spare PSU (preferably in Hyderabad)

ghouse12311 said:
wow thanks man....but i just want to know whether i can use a local PSU or not...if yes i will just go and buy it immediately

You can use a local PSU if you intend to use it just till the corsair's return. Try if you can get a second hand Corsair PSU, else, you may happily use a Zebronics PSU.

You can use the local PSU as long as you dont use your GTX 660 which requires 24A on the 12V rails. You are better off with the i3's GPU (HD2500) while using the local PSU. But do get the UPS first.

For a good and cheap UPS get the Mercury Elite 650 Pro (650VA=390 Watts) for Rs 1325 or a APC Black 600 (600VA = 360watts) for Rs 2050.

ghouse12311 said:
my psu got burnt because of voltage fluctuations and it is getting replaced under warranty but they keep delaying and i am not getting the new PSU until Thursday....so can i use local Rs.500 PSU till then by removing the GPU?

my config is in my siggy...also i dont have a UPS as of now...will buy it on Thursday...

@mods please don't move this thread because i want to buy the local PSU today itself...its very urgent..

Please DONOT use those crapy local PSUs. But if you must, remove the graphics card & use the onboard graphics until your psu is replaced.

ghouse12311 said:
my psu got burnt because of voltage fluctuations and it is getting replaced under warranty but they keep delaying and i am not getting the new PSU until Thursday....so can i use local Rs.500 PSU till then by removing the GPU?

my config is in my siggy...also i dont have a UPS as of now...will buy it on Thursday...

@mods please don't move this thread because i want to buy the local PSU today itself...its very urgent..

Can't you not wait for 3-4days for your PSU to get replaced because without UPS your PC is a Sitting Duck in India. I suggest you wait not buy any crappy PSU. OK.

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sumalatha said:
Can't you not wait for 3-4days for your PSU to get replaced because without UPS your PC is a Sitting Duck in India. I suggest you wait not buy any crappy PSU. OK.

they delayed it for the 3rd time and i have already waited for 8 days and now they are asking 3 more days so i am not sure when i will get the replaced PSU

also bought a local intex 450 watts PSU (zebronics was not available) and using it without the GPU and its working fine.....

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RCuber said:
You can take that risk, but I may have a better solution.

Buy a better PSU, and when your RMA'ed PSU return, sell it in bazaar. or as before find some friends who might have a spare PSU (preferably in Hyderabad)

@OP
Why not try this ^

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ghouse12311 said:
they delayed it for the 3rd time and i have already waited for 8 days and now they are asking 3 more days so i am not sure when i will get the replaced PSU

also bought a local intex 450 watts PSU (zebronics was not available) and using it without the GPU and its working fine.....

Now that you have taken the risk, lets not push your luck a lot. dont use it extensively untill you get your PSU back. Better to be safe than sorry.

PS:: My 2 cents of free advice.

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rakesh_ic said:
Now that you have taken the risk, lets not push your luck a lot. dont use it extensively untill you get your PSU back. Better to be safe than sorry.

PS:: My 2 cents of free advice.

yes i understand...using my PC only when its necessary....it seems i will get my PSU sometime next week..

can someone tell me how long does Corsair usually take to replace something under warranty? i gave my burnt PSU for replacement last Monday...