The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

[jalyst]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

Actually looking 80+ org site it, looks like the latest gen. Enermax might be a bit better overall.
Unless I'm misinterpreting the data?

ENERMAX_EMG500AWT_ECOS 1746_500W


ENERMAX_EMG450AWG_ECOS 1932_450W


SP633_SEASONIC_SS650KM_COMBO_650W

[jalyst]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

http://translate.google.com/translat...n&hl=&ie=UTF-8

^ that translation didn't work out too well.. lol

Yeah gtranslate sux most of the time, LOL

[stj]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

if your only pulling about 70w check the curve charts for efficiency.
a lot are crap if the draw is too low.

[jalyst]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

http://translate.google.com/translat...n&hl=&ie=UTF-8

^ that translation didn't work out too well.. lol

I think it's saying that the 87++ won't be out till the end of the year.
i.e. it's not out now or in a few weeks....

But those other enermax PSU's I linked to (Ecos line) look just as good as the x650 I think.

[jalyst]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

if your only pulling about 70w check the curve charts for efficiency.
a lot are crap if the draw is too low.

Apparently the x-650 is 88.8 at 65w (10%)
Dunno if there's others around now that do better.

Guess I'll just have to systematically go through the 80+ Org website.
But half the PSU's on that site aren't actually on the market are they?

[jalyst]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

Actually looking 80+ org site it, looks like the latest gen. Enermax might be a bit better overall.
Unless I'm misinterpreting the data?

ENERMAX_EMG500AWT_ECOS 1746_500W


ENERMAX_EMG450AWG_ECOS 1932_450W


SP633_SEASONIC_SS650KM_COMBO_650W

apparently these enermax aren't on the market?
http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/show...3691#post63691

[370forlife]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

Hmm, they still have no plat/gold under 230v (which is Australia's standard).

230v testing is usually saved for server type units, but in other countries where it's used as a standard is different. Usually they don't test at 230v because psu's are more efficient at 230v. 80plus wants to make sure they can still do their labeled efficiency at the lowest standard input voltage.

The seasonic x650 would probably not be too far from platinum when tested on 230v.

[jalyst]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

80plus wants to make sure they can still do their labeled efficiency at the lowest standard input voltage.

Which is 115V?

The seasonic x650 would probably not be too far from platinum when tested on 230v.

Intriguing thanks for explaining this!
I'd love to find some actual results of testing on 230v but maybe later, woah 2am, night.

Apparently the X-650 is 88.8 at 65w (10%)
Dunno if there's others around now that do better.

Guess I'll just have to systematically go through the 80+ Org website.
But half the PSU's on that site aren't actually on the market are they?

[stj]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

lowest standard mains voltage is in japan, it's 100v

[ratdude747]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

you seem to be sweating efficiency a bit too much. i'd say 88.8 is good, you're starting to split hairs...

[Scenic]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

i wish my seasonic-antec had that efficiency at any load >.<

[ratdude747]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

i still like my 550w acbel...

[jalyst]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

I think it's saying that the 87++ won't be out till the end of the year.
i.e. it's not out now or in a few weeks....

@behemot
Is my interpretation of your article correct?

@anyone
Half the PSU's on 80+ org site aren't actually on the market are they?

[jalyst]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

I think it's saying that the 87++ won't be out till the end of the year.
i.e. it's not out now or in a few weeks....

@behemot
Is my interpretation of your article correct?

@anyone
Half the PSU's on the 80+ org site aren't actually on the market are they?

[Scenic]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

search for the model numbers and find out?!

[jalyst]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

which question are you referring to?

thanks.

[jalyst]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

Let me clarify...

@behemot
Is my interpretation of your article correct?

@Scenic your point about searching is correct.
I know the device's name....
So I'll do some googling to confirm that my understanding of behemot's article is correct.

@anyone
Half the PSU's on the 80+ org site aren't actually on the market are they?

I've seen others claim that most Gold/Plat PSU's on this site are merely proposals.
i.e. they're not RTM. I was just seeking affirmation of that....

[Behemot]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

@behemot
Is my interpretation of your article correct?

@anyone
Half the PSU's on the 80+ org site aren't actually on the market are they?

The release date is mostly speculation based on how the 87+ series was released (IIRC they were on 80+.org ad around half later finally in shops). There were no info about the 87++ and our editor who took the photos didn't ask…

[jalyst]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

(IIRC they were on 80+.org ad around half later finally in shops)

Thanks, did you mean to say: "and around half a year later"?

[Behemot]

Re: The most stable/efficient/reliable sub-500w ATX PSU?

Oh, yes I meant...I didn't sleep much last 4 days and this is the effect