You know what, I'm bored with my PC!

[mikeymike]

I've always wanted my PC to run cooler/quieter, the strange thing is, if I underclock it by 400MHz the operating temperature is identical.

[mikeymike]

:-(  Hopefully they won't act like *rses in trying to weasel out of their obligation.  Who are Ebuyer anyway?  Hardware selling outfit I assume?

PS: If you don't have a surge protect 4-way mains socket, I'd strongly advise getting one.  I know it has saved my PC at least once.

[mikeymike]

the_leander wrote:
Yeah tell me about it, I thought I was buying a 550 watt PSU, not a fire hazard...

550W?  Are you sure that isn't overkill?  Bear in mind it will produce more heat, do you actually need the extra power?

My PC ticks along fine with a 350W PSU.

My preference in hardware suppliers is CCL Computers.

[mikeymike]

Was it a branded PSU?

[mikeymike]

its rated as follows

Rated is one thing.  What it actually delivers can be very different.  There's been a few articles about PSU comparisons, some delivered way below their specification.

Did you buy the PSU as a branded one or did it come in the case?

[mikeymike]

Regardless I can't find any way short of ariving at their warehouse doorstep to get in contact with them.

Write them a letter telling them the reasons why they have lost you as a customer for life.