PSU Checking Question

[Monyet]

I just bought Antec SmartPower 500W, and I just picked it up today. I just wondering whether any way that I can check to see if this PSU is really 500W ??? Thanx

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

It was require the purchase of a load tester, and then putting a full 500w on the PSU. I didn't find your PSU, but here is an Antec True Power over at jonnyguru's.

 

[Jiggz]

Originally posted by: Monyet
I just bought Antec SmartPower 500W, and I just picked it up today. I just wondering whether any way that I can check to see if this PSU is really 500W ??? Thanx

This can be done but it's not cheap or easy. I'll say just search for review done by professional and see if they have done some load verification on the rating of the psu.

 

[Monyet]

Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
It was require the purchase of a load tester, and then putting a full 500w on the PSU. I didn't find your PSU, but here is an Antec True Power over at jonnyguru's.

Yeah, mine is Antec SmartPower 2.0 500W

 

[Operandi]

The SmartPower line are time bombs waiting to go off.

I would return it if you are able.