Lian Li PSU spotted on Newegg!

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VinDSL

VinDSL

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Damn it! This isn't funny... Did you guys go to the Lian-Li web site?

These things either come with (or have an optional) dual power supply cable!!! No tinkering around making your own.

Sigh!

If I buy a couple of these PSUs, will you make fun of me? :D
 
Zebo

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Should have made anodized aluminum like their cases.. As is, nothing to separate from the pack..just another $100 OK PSU. Some people wet themselves every time they hear Lian Li though so it should sell.
 
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OMG!!! I cannot believe I'm sticking up for Lian-Li!!!

Originally posted by: Zebo
As is, nothing to separate from the pack..just another $100 OK PSU.
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Originally posted by: tylerdustin2008
Does not quite put out enough power for todays standards.
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I *think* you guys are missing the whole point of this!

Look, I've got a case that's built to take dual PSUs. STARTING two PSUs is no problem, but I want to be able to shut them both OFF at the same time. AFAIK, this requires a bunch of BS, and you end up with a wiring loom that looks like a rat's nest. And, yes, I've researched this off n' on for months.

Anyway, reading through the pigeon English on their web site, it looks like these PSUs come with a dual power supply cable, or you can buy it separately. To my way of thinking, this alone is worth the price of admission.

Personally, I think it's pure genius! That's what sets these PSUs apart... ;)

Bottom line: You can get a factory-wired 1-KW dual PSU setup for 218 bones.
 
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Old Hippie

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If I buy a couple of these PSUs, will you make fun of me?
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Not Me. :roll:
Check out the dual PSU cable.
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These are also included by Lian Li, if your case can accept dual power supplies. How much ya gonna give me for the one that came with my A10-B?
 
VinDSL

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You know...

If these guys were really smart -- which I've never accused them of being -- they would offer a special KW Edition, Two-Pack, Duality Special, or whatever.

That is, they should package two matching PSUs in a single shipping box, with consecutive serial numbers, and so forth -- ready to drop into dual PSU boxes -- any computer case, not just their own.

They could make these dual PSU series cases out of aluminum, to set them apart from their single PSU offering, i.e. aluminum cases available only in special dual PSU packages, e.g. produce the 'Golden Mike' of PSUs!

Just a thought... :D
 
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Zepper

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Anyone have a clue why they spread the +12 across three rails. Isn't two stupid enough for Lian Li?

Newegg's specs say that this PSU is NOT modular... :roll:

I can't see the label well enough - does anyone know the combined +12V amperage?

.bh.
 
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Originally posted by: VinDSL
You know...

If these guys were really smart -- which I've never accused them of being -- they would offer a special KW Edition, Two-Pack, Duality Special, or whatever.

That is, they should package two matching PSUs in a single shipping box, with consecutive serial numbers, and so forth -- ready to drop into dual PSU boxes -- any computer case, not just their own.

They could make these dual PSU series cases out of aluminum, to set them apart from their single PSU offering, i.e. aluminum cases available only in special dual PSU packages, e.g. produce the 'Golden Mike' of PSUs!

Just a thought... :D
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Or like RAM they could make the matched set and raise the price 10% over the regular series because of the enhanced compatibility leading to much better OCs.

 
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Operandi

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Originally posted by: Zepper
Anyone have a clue why they spread the +12 across three rails. Isn't two stupid enough for Lian Li?

Newegg's specs say that this PSU is NOT modular... :roll:

I can't see the label well enough - does anyone know the combined +12V amperage?

.bh.
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I looked and couldn't find it anywhere either. I suppose you could add up the 5.5/3.3v and the standby voltages and whatever is left would be the 12v.

I think the three rail layout is better then two. This allows you to split the load in a more even fashion for those running high-end SLi or Crossfire systems.
 
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Zepper

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If split rail was such a good idea, then why has almost no PSU maker gone the final step - different transformer windings for each rail? As it is, they are really single rail (winding) - just manipulated so all the power available may not be useable... Never has made any sense to me.

.bh.
 
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tylerdustin2008

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It might be a good idea to have this PSU. But who really needs to run two of them. Just get a single 600-800. And it will power most of what you want. Or if you really need the power buy ultras upcoming 2kw psu.
 
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Originally posted by: Zepper
If split rail was such a good idea, then why has almost no PSU maker gone the final step - different transformer windings for each rail? As it is, they are really single rail (winding) - just manipulated so all the power available may not be useable... Never has made any sense to me.

.bh.
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No you're right a single rail would be best but Intel doesn't want that so we are in a split rail reality. So in that situation three (or four) rails is better then two.
 
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Zepper

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Two reasonable power PSUs are more economical than one large one. I can get 1kW (two Enhance 5150GH) for under $160. shipped. Does any single 1kw PSU come close? Of course I'll have to do a bit of rewiring to get best use of it but what the hey - I enjoy tinkering..

.bh.
 
VinDSL

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Originally posted by: Zepper
Two reasonable power PSUs are more economical than one large one...
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I concur!

I've noticed that you have an entrepreneurial streak in you.

I guarantee you, if you build a suitable wiring loom for starting/stopping dual PSUs with the ubiquitous front power button -- one that makes it possible to stop dual PSUs via Windows Shutdown -- 'they will come', no pun intended! :D
 
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Zepper

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Operandi,

Intel doesn't really care about split rail anymore. Check their own PSU recommendations for their canned servers, etc. There are still a good number of single rail PSUs out there. Yet another bad idea from your friends at Intel. Can we say BTX???

.bh.
 
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