In need of a reliable PSU

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  • acstech
    GrumpyModerator
    • Jul 2007
    • 1432
    • USA
    #21
    Re: In need of a reliable PSU

    Originally posted by gastorgrab
    This cant be good;

    .
    Most new motherboards don't use -12v anyway, and software voltage monitoring is never accurate.

    I wouldn't worry about it.
    A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.

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      • starfury1
        Badcaps Legend
        • May 2006
        • 1256
        #22
        Re: In need of a reliable PSU

        I know the thread has moved on but thought Id add this anyway

        Corsair PSU's are made by Seasonic,

        Not all models are of Seasonic build from what I understand
        HX620W is and I think the HX520W too

        The VX TX is apparently CWT build
        ( using chemi-con KZE series by the looks of it from photos)

        Still, from what I understand a solid build

        anyway as was said before, check the reviews over at Jonny Guru's
        info above got from JG's reviews

        Cheers
        You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you may be swept off to." Bilbo Baggins ...

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          • Per Hansson
            Super Moderator
            • Jul 2005
            • 5895
            • Sweden
            #23
            Re: In need of a reliable PSU

            The -12v supply must be loaded to get within spec

            Which still allows for +/- 20%

            Only serial ports AFAIK use the darn thing anyway... Guess it might be routed to the PCI ports aswell but I doubt it
            "The one who says it cannot be done should never interrupt the one who is doing it."

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              • PCBONEZ
                Grumpy Old Fart
                • Aug 2005
                • 10661
                • USA
                #24
                Re: In need of a reliable PSU

                If the PCI or PCI-X is a 5v version (32 or 64 bit) then -12v goes to it.
                If it's a 3.3v version it doesn't.
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