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TrueNoob · Apr 03, 2006, 10:05 AM // 10:05

SPEC
Type ATX12V
Maximum Power 500W
Fans 2
PFC No
Main Connector 20+4-Pin
Dual +12V No
SLI Support No
Modular Cabling Support No
Efficiency >68% @ full load ,nominal line
Input Voltage 115/230 V
Input Frequency Range 47 - 63Hz
Input Current 9A @ 115V, 5A @ 230V
Output [email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected],[email protected]
MTBF 100KHRs @ 25? per MIL- HDBK-217F
Approvals UL/cUL E222785, TUV and CB EN 60950 certified
Features
Features Operating temperature range from 0? to 50?
Build in DC remote ON/OFF , PG/PF TTL signal
Compiles with FCC Class B,CISPR Pub. 22, EN55022 Class B, and CE requirements
Leakage Current 3.5mA max
SATA connectors
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 2-Year

specs of the powersupply that is in a box now being shipped to me, how do i un test on it? do you the like specs?

Aera · Apr 03, 2006, 10:35 AM // 10:35

the PSU has no effect on your pc's performance unless you have a crapload of things connected to your pc, but then it will shut down...

so how can you judge about a PSU? reliability maybe? ive never come across one that messed up..

Ghozer · Apr 03, 2006, 11:34 AM // 11:34

There are MANY things a PSU can effect.. its not as simple as "if it works or not" it needs to beable to supply the correct voltages, keep its self cool (cause its one of the biggest heat creators in the case) it needs to be as quiet as possible, wattage makes a difference if you have lots of things connected yes..

the decent power supplies wont just "shut down" they will warn you some how, with a bleep or something.

but the specs you posted are pretty much a standard psu

Lerxst_of_Syrinx · Apr 03, 2006, 11:48 AM // 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aera

the PSU has no effect on your pc's performance unless you have a crapload of things connected to your pc, but then it will shut down...

so how can you judge about a PSU? reliability maybe? ive never come across one that messed up..

Crappy power supplies output crappy power. A power supply has become one of the important pieces in a PC. Power supplies need to output clean power for long times with variable conditions. The last thing you would want is for your power supply to put out high or low voltages as it got warmer or cooler.

You get what you pay for.

Tachyon · Apr 03, 2006, 04:51 PM // 16:51

Yep, a decent 450W PSU from a good company will outstrip a crappy cheapo 600W in the performance stakes everytime. In the end it all comes down to a PSU supplying a good stable voltage all of the time.

Loviatar · Apr 03, 2006, 05:23 PM // 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

Yep, a decent 450W PSU from a good company will outstrip a crappy cheapo 600W in the performance stakes everytime. In the end it all comes down to a PSU supplying a good stable voltage all of the time.

did i miss it or is there a complete absence of how tight the regulation is?

secondly each of my Antec True Power units have 3 year warranties not crappy 2 year.

they must not have confidence in their own product.

TrueNoob · Apr 03, 2006, 07:10 PM // 19:10

im hoping its good, itll be here in 2 more days