power issue

GeneO · 04 Jun 2011

Fumz said:

GeneO said:

Jonesie85 said:

so, my psu has a single 12v rail with a max 75amp.

- Is that good?
- Will it run a high-end gamers pc?

Its good unless something shorts

That gives you 900W 12V total

Isn't that a lot like saying, "sure, your house is a great investment... unless the earth opens up and swallows it".

Why the suggestion it will short?

It was a jest man. I guess I need more smiley faces for ya

Fumz · 04 Jun 2011

cmd187 said:

Why buy some random PSU from a new to the market case manufacturer?. You should have gone for something from Enermax.

Probably because he forgot to consult you? The better question: why rain on his parade?

Jonesie85 · 04 Jun 2011

cmd187 said:

Why buy some random PSU from a new to the market case manufacturer?. You should have gone for something from Enermax.

sounds a bit petty now but its quiet

Fumz · 04 Jun 2011

GeneO said:

Fumz said:

GeneO said:

Its good unless something shorts

That gives you 900W 12V total

Isn't that a lot like saying, "sure, your house is a great investment... unless the earth opens up and swallows it".

Why the suggestion it will short?

It was a jest man. I guess I need more smiley faces for ya

I figured that. :) Not for me though... I didn't want you to put the fear of god in the OP.

cmd187 · 04 Jun 2011

Fumz said:

cmd187 said:

Why buy some random PSU from a new to the market case manufacturer?. You should have gone for something from Enermax.

Probably because he forgot to consult you? The better question: why rain on his parade?

Because its a random brand that has little backing or support. Why trust your PSU to this sort of brand instead of a reputable solid brand who has been building PSU's for decades??

Fumz · 04 Jun 2011

cmd187 said:

Fumz said:

cmd187 said:

Why buy some random PSU from a new to the market case manufacturer?. You should have gone for something from Enermax.

Probably because he forgot to consult you? The better question: why rain on his parade?

Because its a random brand that has little backing or support. Why trust your PSU to this sort of brand instead of a reputable solid brand?

I agree with you 100%. Nothing you've said is incorrect in any way shape or form... it's just that it's too late to do anything about it. He already owns it, so why bother criticizing it? The only thing accomplished is making some guy feel bad about his hardware.

Jonesie85 · 04 Jun 2011

thanks everybody for you input.

- hardware, it was a mistake to buy unknown but i liked the reviews and comments ive read around the web and thought it'd be the next step from what i had.

i have one last question.

what does this mean?

CPU 1.323v
CPU/NB 1.158v
cpu/vdda 2.527v
dram 1.574v
HT 1.217v
NB 1.118v
SB 1.111v
3.3V 3.312v
5V 5.059v
12V 12.158v

is 12v the limit and 12.158 means im exceeding the limit resulting in the psu degrading sooner rather than later?

GeneO · 04 Jun 2011

Fumz, I think your intentions are good, but really I don't think we need thread police here telling us how we should post.

Jonesie85 · 04 Jun 2011

wow, i feel like an ant wondering into no-mans land!

GeneO · 04 Jun 2011

Jonesie85 said:

thanks everybody for you input.

- hardware, it was a mistake to buy unknown but i liked the reviews and comments ive read around the web and thought it'd be the next step from what i had.

i have one last question.

what does this mean?

CPU 1.323v
CPU/NB 1.158v
cpu/vdda 2.527v
dram 1.574v
HT 1.217v
NB 1.118v
SB 1.111v
3.3V 3.312v
5V 5.059v
12V 12.158v

is 12v the limit and 12.158 means im exceeding the limit resulting in the psu degrading sooner rather than later?

No, the ATX spec has a range of acceptable voltage for the 12V and it is between 11.4 and 12.6V. Plus, what is measuring the 12V may have some variation as well. You are fine.