PSU tier list 2.0

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Seasonic may not always be the best, but they're never "bad" (I can't think of any bad PSUs from them, even where someone had a better).
In that same vein, telling someone "get a tier 1-2 PSU" may not lead to the "best" choice, but I don't believe it will create a "bad" choice (at least in 99% of cases, where low hold-up time or late PWR_OK drop doesn't cause any problems). For helping newbies choose a PSU, it is therefor a valid reference.
 
I have one , my oldest son sent back from the UK when he was on vacation , he says he's coming to get it when he's done working in Ferndale California.

It's still where he left it in a Sterilite Plastic Container in his old room.

I consider it mine...LOL

8 pack is the nickname of the PSU. :)
 


I would love to see some of that.
 
There is no "we' kimosabi. It's DT's list. It's his decision alone. There are those who choose not to use it or endorse it, and thats their decision. Just as it's others decision to use it. But there is no 'we' deciding anything.
 


Oh okay. Shouldn't we have some sort of PSU discussion topic then? Because that's basically what this is anymore.
 
We are. We were discussing the pros and cons of a 2000w monster psu. The fact that it would blow fuses everywhere except the bathroom is relevant. Might not really be anything close to technical, especially the Crack about saying goodbye to the magazine rack because throne sitting just got a new palavah, but it's still sorta relevant. Just where does the need for overwhelming power stop.
 


That is true but only on older homes. Most newer homes are built with 20A lines as most homes these days have higher power demands. I know a friend of mine had his main line upgraded and then a second line added in for his Crypto Currency mining rig and both were 20A.
 
no, no, no, hate to disagree. Actually most older homes were wired extensively in 12Guage wiring, rated 20A. Almost all 'New' homes are wired extensively in 14Guage, 15A. There are exceptions. Code requires 2 circuits 20A for outlet use in the kitchen, and a dedicated 20A circuit in the bathroom. The only place commonly found to use 12Guage in a room is the Dining Room, because that's a food service area, hotplates etc. Other than that its 15A. Florida uses 12Guage in the Master Bedroom, because of hairdryer usage etc. Ppl up north tend to be smarter, use the hair dryer in the bathroom.
 


Err, sort of a stretch? It's probably easier for Dotorrent if only conversation specifically regarding the list, what should be added, moved, etc. remains solely on this thread where a separate topic is made to discuss PSU whatever. But that's just my opinion...
 


Tell that to my 1970s built condo with inferior aluminum wiring that can barely handle the 15A load it was supposed to. Most newer homes are designed with copper which can handle loads better.

Of course we could go gold but then the home would be too expensive.
 
I think a 2000w psu is too little too late to the market with video cards getting more efficient with each generation. Pretty soon even a 1000w unit will be mostly pointless for mainstream users.
 
Ahh. 1970's there was an influx where copper-clad aluminum was thought to be the next best thing. Until the genius engineers finally figured out just how brittle aluminum really is in proportion to its size. Big Guage, 4/0 etc no worries, use it for 200 amp service wire every day. 12guage? Outlawed. Beyond illegal.

Oh, difference between Cu and Al is basically 1 Guage size, so 12ga Al would be equivalent to 14ga Cu, 15amp. Be careful in that appt.
 
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