Solved Power Supplies

Almighty1 · Oct 3, 2024

Ghot said:
I'm using a 750W PC Power & Cooling, before they were bought out by OCZ.
It cost $269, and I bought it in 2008.

It's been running 24/7 and it's still going. ^^

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I have a PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 450ATX from 2002 which is made by Win-Tact for $500. It died twice, first time it was under warranty in 2007 . Second time was in 2017 or so, I replaced all the capacitors with Japanese capacitors and it's still running 24/7/365. Looks like PCP&C was sold to FirePower Technology in 2014 after it's OCZ. I wonder if PCP&C is still better than the other brands though.

Here is who makes the power supplies...

Who's Who In Power Supplies, 2013: Brands Vs. Manufacturers

Do you think that all power supplies are manufactured by the brand on the label? Think again. We show what makes a good PSU and reveal who builds them. You can actually find lots of quality (instead of just scrap metal) behind some of the budget labels.

www.tomshardware.com

Ghot · Oct 3, 2024

Almighty1 said:
I wonder if PCP&C is still better than the other brands though.

Not any more.

A Guy · Oct 3, 2024

Almighty1 said:
Here is who makes the power supplies...

Who's Who In Power Supplies, 2013: Brands Vs. Manufacturers

Do you think that all power supplies are manufactured by the brand on the label? Think again. We show what makes a good PSU and reveal who builds them. You can actually find lots of quality (instead of just scrap metal) behind some of the budget labels.

www.tomshardware.com

Lots change in 11 years...

A Guy

Stigg · Oct 3, 2024

Almighty1 said:
I have a PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 450ATX from 2002 which is made by Win-Tact for $500. It died twice, first time it was under warranty in 2007 . Second time was in 2017 or so, I replaced all the capacitors with Japanese capacitors and it's still running 24/7/365. Looks like PCP&C was sold to FirePower Technology in 2014 after it's OCZ. I wonder if PCP&C is still better than the other brands though.

Here is who makes the power supplies...

Who's Who In Power Supplies, 2013: Brands Vs. Manufacturers

Do you think that all power supplies are manufactured by the brand on the label? Think again. We show what makes a good PSU and reveal who builds them. You can actually find lots of quality (instead of just scrap metal) behind some of the budget labels.

www.tomshardware.com

When it comes to power supplies, there is no point in being loyal to a particular brand. Even the same brand has different manufacturers, depending on the model.

Power Supplies

What's everyone using for a power supply today? I've been using EVGA's SuperNova power supplies but am looking to get something different for a new build at a later date. 1000 Watt minimum. Thinking about this one but.... SeaSonic Electronics Vertex PX-1200 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power...

www.elevenforum.com

Stigg · Oct 3, 2024

This is not current, but it'll give you an idea about power supply brands and their manufacturers. It can be a bit of a lucky dip if you don't do your research.

Who is the Manufacturer of your PSU?

Who's Who In Power Supplies, 2013: Brands Vs. Manufacturers

Do you think that all power supplies are manufactured by the brand on the label? Think again. We show what makes a good PSU and reveal who builds them. You can actually find lots of quality (instead of just scrap metal) behind some of the budget labels.

www.tomshardware.com

Almighty1 · Oct 3, 2024

Stigg said:
When it comes to power supplies, there is no point in being loyal to a particular brand. Even the same brand has different manufacturers, depending on the model.

Power Supplies

What's everyone using for a power supply today? I've been using EVGA's SuperNova power supplies but am looking to get something different for a new build at a later date. 1000 Watt minimum. Thinking about this one but.... SeaSonic Electronics Vertex PX-1200 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power...

www.elevenforum.com

Yes but there is always that brand that is considered the reference standard that everyone uses to judge.

pparks1 · Oct 3, 2024

Stigg said:
When it comes to power supplies, there is no point in being loyal to a particular brand. Even the same brand has different manufacturers, depending on the model.

Power Supplies

What's everyone using for a power supply today? I've been using EVGA's SuperNova power supplies but am looking to get something different for a new build at a later date. 1000 Watt minimum. Thinking about this one but.... SeaSonic Electronics Vertex PX-1200 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power...

www.elevenforum.com

Some brands, like Seasonic have very generous warranties, usually 10 to 12 years. They have never let me down and they run silently. All solid wins in my book.

Dru2 · Oct 3, 2024

pparks1 said:
They have never let me down and they run silently. All solid wins in my book.

This is also of high importance as my hi-fi system is built around my PC and why I also prefer PS's that disable/quiet down the fans.

bobkn · Oct 3, 2024

A Guy said:
If you are looking for a 1200W PSU, check in to the Super Flower Leadex VII XP 1200W...rates very high

A Guy

This isn't an endorsement, but Puget Systems, the high-end custom builder, uses Super Flower.

I haven't owned one from them. Mostly eVGA for the past few years, but now BeQuiet! in my primary system.

(The only eVGA PSU I've disliked was my most recent one, Supernova 1600 G+. It had excessive fan noise, which appears to be typical for that unit. I should have checked reviews before buying it.)

pparks1 · Oct 3, 2024

bobkn said:
(The only eVGA PSU I've disliked was my most recent one, Supernova 1600 G+. It had excessive fan noise, which appears to be typical for that unit. I should have checked reviews before buying it.)

Holy moly, that's a huge power supply. Kudos on your system if it requires that.

bobkn · Oct 3, 2024

pparks1 said:
Holy moly, that's a huge power supply. Kudos on your system if it requires that.

When stressed, about 1kW.

There are PSUs with more capacity. Seasonic's new power supply has enough juice and connectors to power four RTX 4090s

(Saying that it supports four RTX 4090s is dubious, even if only the 450W variants are considered.)

Almighty1 · Oct 6, 2024

pparks1 said:
Some brands, like Seasonic have very generous warranties, usually 10 to 12 years. They have never let me down and they run silently. All solid wins in my book.

Quiet isn't a word next to my case as I have like 12 fans that sound like a 747. LOL. Hopefully Seasonic uses quality capacitors as in Japanese which is usually where PSU's fail.

Almighty1 · Oct 6, 2024

bobkn said:
This isn't an endorsement, but Puget Systems, the high-end custom builder, uses Super Flower.

I haven't owned one from them. Mostly eVGA for the past few years, but now BeQuiet! in my primary system.

(The only eVGA PSU I've disliked was my most recent one, Supernova 1600 G+. It had excessive fan noise, which appears to be typical for that unit. I should have checked reviews before buying it.)

Speaking about custom builders, who actually makes custom laptops that can still be taken on a plane and superior to the Dell and ThinkPad's?

bobkn · Oct 6, 2024

Almighty1 said:
Speaking about custom builders, who actually makes custom laptops that can still be taken on a plane and superior to the Dell and ThinkPad's?

I have never looked for anything like that. My only laptop is a cheap, slow Lenovo.

A Guy · Oct 7, 2024

Almighty1 said:
Speaking about custom builders, who actually makes custom laptops that can still be taken on a plane and superior to the Dell and ThinkPad's?

Custom Notebooks and Laptops | AVADirect Custom Computers

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ORIGIN PC | Gaming PCs, Gaming Laptops, Custom Computers

Custom gaming laptops and gaming PCs built with the best high performance components, overclocked processors, and liquid cooling for your gaming pc.

www.originpc.com

MAINGEAR | High-performance custom PC builder

MAINGEAR is a boutique PC integrator that creates the best gaming experiences through superior products and exceptional service. With over 20 years of crafting the industry's most awarded gaming PCs, MAINGEAR consistently pushes the boundaries of PC gaming hardware innovation forward.

maingear.com

Falcon Northwest | Custom Gaming PCs, Desktop & Laptop Computers

Falcon Northwest custom builds the fastest PCs for gamers, creators, workstation & business use. We build systems for those who want more than an off-the-shelf PC.

www.falcon-nw.com

A Guy

pparks1 · Oct 7, 2024

Almighty1 said:
Quiet isn't a word next to my case as I have like 12 fans that sound like a 747. LOL. Hopefully Seasonic uses quality capacitors as in Japanese which is usually where PSU's fail.

Yeah, I cannot do the loud system stuff. The case I have can do 9 case fans. I never upgraded past the 3 x 140mm that the case came with. I have a BeQuiet Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler on my CPU and it's extremely quiet. An my fans on my 3080 only ramp up under heavy gaming, and then I am playing with a headset so I don't notice the noise. Rest of the time though, I have to physically look at the system to see if it's on, as I cannot hear it.

bikemanI7 · Oct 7, 2024

My Previous System had a EVGA G3 650 watt,

My Newer AMD Based Desktop has a High Power 750 Watt 80 Plus Ceritified Power supply.

If its recommended to upgrade this High Power one as soon as possible, then might try to get a replacement at Christmas either Be Quiet, Corasir, or Seasonic 750 Watt, as at this point of time not planning any future big upgrades that would require more than 750 watt.

*I've done Power Supply upgrades in the past on Old Systems, and my older I7 Desktop, so don't think it would be too hard on this Ibuypower Ready Build, unless Techs made the the connections super tight, and i can't get the power cables out lol, but hopefully that won't be the case when i'm ready to replace it either at Christmas or Birthday in February*

bobkn · Oct 7, 2024

bikemanI7 said:
My Previous System had a EVGA G3 650 watt,

My Newer AMD Based Desktop has a High Power 750 Watt 80 Plus Ceritified Power supply.

If its recommended to upgrade this High Power one as soon as possible, then might try to get a replacement at Christmas either Be Quiet, Corasir, or Seasonic 750 Watt, as at this point of time not planning any future big upgrades that would require more than 750 watt.

*I've done Power Supply upgrades in the past on Old Systems, and my older I7 Desktop, so don't think it would be too hard on this Ibuypower Ready Build, unless Techs made the the connections super tight, and i can't get the power cables out lol, but hopefully that won't be the case when i'm ready to replace it either at Christmas or Birthday in February*

There are a variety of 80 plus certifications. 80 Plus - Wikipedia Some of the more persnickety PC builders wouldn't touch anything that wasn't at least a Gold.

"Connections super tight"? Power cables typically use locking connectors. They're pushed in until the lock engages. The same for everyone. Pulling them may require some strength in the fingers to release the lock. Pliers may be helpful, if you can reach with them.

Or were you joking?

bikemanI7 · Oct 7, 2024

bobkn said:
There are a variety of 80 plus certifications. 80 Plus - Wikipedia Some of the more persnickety PC builders wouldn't touch anything that wasn't at least a Gold.

"Connections super tight"? Power cables typically use locking connectors. They're pushed in until the lock engages. The same for everyone. Pulling them may require some strength in the fingers to release the lock. Pliers may be helpful, if you can reach with them.

Or were you joking?

Well not joking, my old Asus 24 Pin connection was so tight, i barely could get it disconnected in 2018 when i did my last PSU upgrade on my old Intel I7 7700 System.

I haven't tried on this newer IbuyPower Build yet, til i decide which replacement getting, and have it here for install, then hopefully it all goes smoothly

I shall find out in the future

Probably gonna aim for 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold for next one i think

bobkn · Oct 7, 2024

bikemanI7 said:
Well not joking, my old Asus 24 Pin connection was so tight, i barely could get it disconnected in 2018 when i did my last PSU upgrade on my old Intel I7 7700 System.

I haven't tried on this newer IbuyPower Build yet, til i decide which replacement getting, and have it here for install, then hopefully it all goes smoothly

I shall find out in the future

Probably gonna aim for 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold for next one i think

I've never seen "tight".

But the (thumb) pressure needed to release the lock can be pretty high.

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