QUOTE(Anthus @ Oct 28 2012, 01:32 PM)
Yeah, I've been told you don't want to skimp on a PSU. It's pretty important considering that is kinda powers the whole deal.
Yeah you never want to skimp on the PSU, its the heart of the whole system it pumps the power too all the parts.
QUOTE(Anthus @ Oct 28 2012, 01:32 PM)
Those PSU's look nice. I have to admit, I know the least about PSUs out of any computer part, so I don't even know what this means >.> I also browsed some more expensive ones that are gold certified? I'm assuming this has to do with the metal used to make some of the parts.
What the 80 plus certified is, is way to tell the the power efficiency.
There's five types.
80 PLUS (This is the lowest rated of them all)
80 PLUS Bronze
80 PLUS Silver
80 PLUS Gold
80 PLUS Platinum (The best rated one)
Now what does this mean?
QUOTE(taken from techsupportforums)
What does a Power Supply Certification mean?
The 80-Plus Rating System of a psu is a way to express energy efficiency at specific rated loads. Previous to 2008, the 80-Plus rating was considered the high efficiency standard. After 2008, new standards were added as more efficient power supplies were developed. These higher efficency standards indicate a significant reduction in electricity usage levels compared to less efficient PSU units. Here are the present standards for 80-Plus Certification:
Efficiency Level Certifications for each 80-Plus designation
.........................80 PLUS TestType ...........115V Internal Non-Redundant .............230V Internal Redundant
.........................Fraction of Rated Load ........20% ....50% ....100% ..................20% ....50% ....100%
.........................80 PLUS ..........................80% .....80% .....80% .........................Not defined........
.........................80 PLUS Bronze .................82% .....85% .....82% ...................81% .....85% .....81%
.........................80 PLUS Silver ...................85% .....88% .....85% ...................85% .....89% .....85%
.........................80 PLUS Gold ....................87% .....90% .....87% ...................88% .....92% .....88%
.........................80 PLUS Platinum ...............90% .....92% .....89% ...................90% .....94% .....91%
What this means is if a psu rated for 60% efficiency is using 1000w from the wall outlet, then 400w would be wasted and dissipated as heat. In that same example, if that particular power supply had an 80-Plus rating, only 20% or 200w would be wasted and dissipated as heat. The more efficiency expressed by the 80-Plus Bronze, the 80-Plus Silver, the 80-Plus Gold, and ultimately the 80-Plus Platimum are even more efficient and do not waste electricity.
Therefore, the cost to operate these power supplies goes significantly down as the 80-Plus standard is raised. While one may save a few dollars in purchasing a lower rated power supply, over the lifetime (three or five year warranty) of a power supply, there can be significant savings by purchasing a PSU that has a higher efficiency rating with lowered electricity costs.
The role of Power Factor Correction ( PFC)
QUOTE(Anthus)
I saw this power supply and it looks ok, but it is not bronze certified, and one of the reviewers said it fried his motherboard upon start-up
Looks alright, but its a off looking brand. and most likely made with some not that fantastic parts. that can lead to problems.
for about 10 more dollars you can get a Bronze certified. and high quality PSU.
http://www.newegg.co...1-037-_-Product QUOTE(Anthus @ Oct 28 2012, 01:32 PM)
Oh yeah, I also changed the image link to it works now.
And nice case
I'm sure it'll be just fine. I really wish my case looked that good :3.
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