PSU tier list 2.0

[toyftw]

It's within 48 hours, does anyone have info on the hold-up time of the CX 430? The CX 500 is below spec

Can't seem to find the 430. Though I don't think hold-up time would cause freeze but a shut down instead. I don't think the CX's are necessarily faulty, even the capacitors are more than likely fine, but are just having small trouble every 48 hours, running for these long durations. Sorry Tiny, but I think that's what it is. The person's software worked perfectly fine for 2 years. Upgraded to CX 430 2 months ago. Evidence-wise it points to the PSUs.

I have a CX430 running 24/7 with no freezes, I feel that you ought to point your blame cannon elsewhere mate. 😉

I didn't know your CX 430 justifies every other one in the world. And if it was a software issue, it would be happening to all 100+ computers, not just 8 out of them.

I'm fighting like a 1v5 battle right now.

I never said it did but you do appear to have a bee in your bonnet when it comes to that particular make and model.

+1^^

 

[RCFProd]

looool

 

[Karadjgne]

The last, really stable version of Windows was 95C, if that says anything. Considering the speeds at which modern cpus are dealing with code, and all it takes is 1 misplaced bit of code (networking drivers are notoriously unstable) to throw a pc into a loop, its not going to be unusual for 8 out of 100 pc's to freeze every now and then. And then you throw human operators into the mix.

It's not the psu. It's a combination of humans, drivers, hdd misreads, SSD miswrites etc.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I've finally brought up the issue of the voltage % miscalculations on many of the older Jonnyguru reviews http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13126 I wonder what they're going to say, because it is a persistent problem in many of those reviews, such as the one I mention directly in the thread (Antec Signature 650W).

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Channel Well Technology factory has some pretty young people working on stuff:

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It's pretty cool stuff, never seen a PSU factory.

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[The Grox Empire]

Channel Well Technology factory has some pretty young people working on stuff:

It's pretty cool stuff, never seen a PSU factory.

I hope Foxconn thing doesnt happen there

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Channel Well Technology factory has some pretty young people working on stuff:

It's pretty cool stuff, never seen a PSU factory.

You can't hotlink like that for pictures. You have to use an image host.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I think I'm going to start recommending the FSP Hydro G as a norm. The 650W runs for $80. The 750W runs for $88. Both are fantastic quality units. It's time they get some love.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I never knew that anort. Thanks for the info!

 

[CTurbo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $66.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-06 00:52 EST-0500

 

[Nuckles_56]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $66.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-06 00:52 EST-0500

Holy s**t that is cheap, if I needed a new power supply right now I'd buy one

 

[Deleted member 217926]

The Seasonic X 850w is also on sale for $85 if anyone needs a unit that's dual card capable.

http://slickdeals.net/f/8545169-850w-seasonic-x-x-850-80plus-gold-full-modular-power-supply-85ar-newegg

 

[RCFProd]

The EVGA P2 650w costs 163 euros in Europe atleast. THe difference is ridiculous lol. Antec HCG-620w still costs more than that.

 

[superninja12]

can anyone tell me what tier psu this is and if its safe to put a gtx 970 on this https://gyazo.com/7116f4f12082d53eb099c2aa5014ac7a thanks in advance

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Weird... it's missing the 3V3/5V ratings.

Provided it has the proper connectors, you're not OCing, and it's a fairly low power CPU (modern Intel, or non-FX AMD), I'd say you should be fine. Probably Tier 3.

 

[superninja12]

its with a i5 4550 and a gtx 645 atm thanks C: time for an upgrade

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Yup, I'd say you're fine as long as you can connect the card.

 

[The Grox Empire]

Wakey wakey, new power efficiency technology rising
http://hexus.net/tech/news/graphics/91070-asus-debuts-geforce-gtx-950-without-power-connector/

 

[Someone Somewhere]

???

The 750 (and 750Ti) didn't require a power connector either.

I don't see why this deserves attention beyond a bare minimum article like that. All ASUS has done is remove it from the board and very slightly modify software so it doesn't look for power from the connector before booting...

 

[The Grox Empire]

???

The 750 (and 750Ti) didn't require a power connector either.

I don't see why this deserves attention beyond a bare minimum article like that. All ASUS has done is remove it from the board and very slightly modify software so it doesn't look for power from the connector before booting...

There have been rumours of Nvidia working on a more efficient version of the GeForce GTX 950 design and from this product release it looks like ASUS is one of the first partners to use it. It's better than the old refference and have OC and Gaming mode.

So they make better card with lower power consumption

Edit: Even some GTX 750ti with 2 fans need 6 pin connector, so they managed use 2 fans without 6 pin and much better than 750ti 2 fans

 

[Someone Somewhere]

I find it hard to believe Nvidia would release a modified version under the same name - you're losing marketing potential, and gaining the possibility of complaints because the performance may change.

Fans take almost no power. They're just a BoM issue.

 

[The Grox Empire]

I find it hard to believe Nvidia would release a modified version under the same name - you're losing marketing potential, and gaining the possibility of complaints because the performance may change.

Fans take almost no power. They're just a BoM issue.

By 2 fans i mean it take enough TDP to generate that much of heat and can still be overclocked.

 

[Wayfall]

A nice easy to read informative thread, thanks.

 

[stavrosmast]

the 950 no pci power will be called GTX 950 SE...

 

[turkey3_scratch]

They'll probably downclock it.