The newbie guide to power supply units, Questions and comments are welcomed
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 Jan 18 2014, 07:16 PM
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3,573 posts Joined: Nov 2013 From: The Deathlands of Audio Poisoning.  
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QUOTE(kingkingyyk @ Jan 18 2014, 07:01 PM) Japanese capacitors are usually with better quality compared to taiwanese or china. (those pregnant caps Yeah those are pregnant alright, explosively so. Found an interesting read (http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13) but this was so damn long ago.  ) I wonder if it now just marketing or are Japanese capacitors really still miles ahead of normal Taiwanese caps.  |
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Jan 19 2014, 07:15 PM
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251 posts Joined: Jan 2013
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Guys, I have a SeaSonic 760W Platinum and it happens to have coil whine, should I go for RMA or leave it alone and get some headphones?
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Jan 19 2014, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(R3b0rn @ Jan 19 2014, 07:15 PM) Guys, I have a SeaSonic 760W Platinum and it happens to have coil whine, should I go for RMA or leave it alone and get some headphones? If you are having coil whine.. either live with it, or return it. However, RMA-ing the unit does not guarantee the RMA-ed unit will be free from coil whine. |
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Jan 19 2014, 07:43 PM
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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jan 19 2014, 07:32 PM) If you are having coil whine.. either live with it, or return it. Guess i go for the headphone solution then. :3However, RMA-ing the unit does not guarantee the RMA-ed unit will be free from coil whine. |
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Jan 22 2014, 03:23 PM
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Something to share,
after used this PSU around 5years+, so call "Branded" PSU but using some low quality capacitors on certain portions, this is what happened inside: 
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Jan 22 2014, 06:20 PM
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QUOTE(ahpaul82 @ Jan 22 2014, 03:23 PM) Something to share, What's that exact name of the PSU? after used this PSU around 5years+, so call "Branded" PSU but using some low quality capacitors on certain portions, this is what happened inside:
I think I saw some Teapo caps...  |
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Jan 22 2014, 08:16 PM
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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jan 22 2014, 06:20 PM) What's that exact name of the PSU? I only can share this : I think I saw some Teapo caps... 
the PSU definitely OEM by FSP, but under different "brand"...   Yes, there are Teapo capacitors blown..  |
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Jan 22 2014, 08:22 PM
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QUOTE(ahpaul82 @ Jan 22 2014, 08:16 PM) I only can share this : Why can't you share the whole make and model of the unit?
the PSU definitely OEM by FSP, but under different "brand"... Yes, there are Teapo capacitors blown.. This post has been edited by chocobo7779: Jan 22 2014, 08:22 PM |
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Jan 22 2014, 08:27 PM
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3,795 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: .: Old Klang Road :.
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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jan 22 2014, 08:22 PM) Why can't you share the whole make and model of the unit? to avoid diminish the brand reputation mah.. |
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Jan 22 2014, 08:38 PM
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3,375 posts Joined: Apr 2012 From: Sarawak
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QUOTE(ahpaul82 @ Jan 22 2014, 08:27 PM) to avoid diminish the brand reputation mah.. Nah, even reputable brands do have high defective / failure on some models. That's normal, hence we always try figure what models to avoid buying. This post has been edited by hmwgbworld: Jan 22 2014, 08:38 PM |
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Jan 22 2014, 08:50 PM
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QUOTE(hmwgbworld @ Jan 22 2014, 08:38 PM) Nah, even reputable brands do have high defective / failure on some models. That's normal, hence we always try figure what models to avoid buying.  It's good to see what happens when a PSU fails... |
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Jan 26 2014, 09:06 AM
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1,838 posts Joined: Jun 2008 From: The Grid
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I'll just leave this here.Corsair rep is in the house.
Why you should not buy a Corsair RM PSU http://www.overclock.net/t/1455892/why-you...-corsair-rm-psu |
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Jan 28 2014, 11:48 AM
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QUOTE(rc2x @ Jan 26 2014, 09:06 AM) I'll just leave this here.Corsair rep is in the house. Wow.. Sub par caps... I don't know why Corsair used Chicony for the OEM... They should have stuck with CWT/Seasonic... Why you should not buy a Corsair RM PSU http://www.overclock.net/t/1455892/why-you...-corsair-rm-psu  Still, why Corsair doesn't consider Delta as their OEM? Antec has been using Delta for years... |
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Jan 28 2014, 09:10 PM
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1,372 posts Joined: Nov 2004 From: Heritage Waterfront City
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Which should i get for my system? I suspect my psu problematic already. Currently using cooler master real power pro 550w.
My system Amd phenom2 x4 955be stock 6950 2gb Ram 4 sticks - 8gb Hdd 2 pcs Just good enough to run my pc with heavy games Dont want so much expensive n bling2 Thanks |
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Jan 28 2014, 11:57 PM
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1,294 posts Joined: Feb 2012 From: Taman Rasa Sayang, Cheras
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QUOTE(MjMax15 @ Jan 28 2014, 09:10 PM) Which should i get for my system? I suspect my psu problematic already. Currently using cooler master real power pro 550w. Any Seasonic psu will do, the cheapest S12 620w bronze-RM299 is a good one to have.My system Amd phenom2 x4 955be stock 6950 2gb Ram 4 sticks - 8gb Hdd 2 pcs Just good enough to run my pc with heavy games Dont want so much expensive n bling2 Thanks |
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Jan 29 2014, 09:08 AM
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QUOTE(alfiejr @ Jan 28 2014, 11:57 PM) Any Seasonic psu will do, the cheapest S12 620w bronze-RM299 is a good one to have. thanksnever heard this brand b4, but ill give a try any other brands? thanks This post has been edited by MjMax15: Jan 29 2014, 09:10 AM |
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Jan 29 2014, 11:21 AM
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Hey! Im sorry if this questions has been asked before. Do you guys think that it is worth it to spend a bit more for a gold rated psu instead of getting the bronze ones?
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Jan 29 2014, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(chocobo7779 @ Jan 28 2014, 11:48 AM) Wow.. Sub par caps... I don't know why Corsair used Chicony for the OEM... They should have stuck with CWT/Seasonic... And for premium price, hell no. Still, why Corsair doesn't consider Delta as their OEM? Antec has been using Delta for years... Quote from big guy. QUOTE We choose suppliers based on a number of reasons. For one reason or another, whenever we've come close to working with Delta in the past, we've gone another way. They make excellent power supplies, but then again, so does Flextronics. We have nothing against Delta and may work with them on future products if the opportunity arises. |
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Feb 5 2014, 08:36 PM
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2,933 posts Joined: Nov 2007 From: Kuala lumpur
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is the efficiency will effect the gpu temperature?
previously use corsair gs600,but now change to corsair vs550. the gpu temperature increase,not sure is the psu cause this problem or what. thanks thanks |
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Feb 8 2014, 04:20 PM
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Anyone know if this 3 years++ CoolerMaster 380W PSU will be able to the system?
http://imgur.com/a/oPMZD Core 2 Duo E8400 Leadtek GTS 450 Asus P5Q SE Plus Checked with online PSU calculator and the result doesn't really look good, plus it's old age. Thanks in advance! |
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