I just read PSU testing article on anandtech.com and I would like to see Leadman PSU's tested in next PSU roundup (part 3?). Leadman PSU's I'd like to see reviewed are LP-6100C (300W), LP-6100D (400W) and LP-6100E (500W) models + ALU versions.
One thing I noticed you did not test is PSU's ability to turn itself off when short-circuit detected, when overvoltage detected and when overcurrent detected.
Other thing is that you used Watts instead of Amperes (eg. 300W at +12V; should be 25A at +12V - like it is specified by all PSU manufacturers and by AMD http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/26003.pdf)
You should take a look at AMD Builders Guider For Desktop/Tower Systems at http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/26003.pdf - there is nicely specified everything for building a PC, including PSU characteristics (you'll see AMD's minimal PSU requirements at page 10 of 24, and Power requirements for typical PC configuration at page 13 of 24 (very informative) - there you can see what component uses exactly which rail and how much amperes from that rail).
I'm using Leadman PSU LP-6100D (400W) 28A @ +3.3, 30A @ +5V, 25A @ +12V. My CPU is AthlonXP 1600+, and uder heavy (hardcore gaming) load my +12V rail is between +12.60V and +12.78V (measured my multimeter).
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PSU article is really good!
One thing I noticed you did not test is PSU's ability to turn itself off when short-circuit detected, when overvoltage detected and when overcurrent detected.
Other thing is that you used Watts instead of Amperes (eg. 300W at +12V; should be 25A at +12V - like it is specified by all PSU manufacturers and by AMD http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/26003.pdf)
You should take a look at AMD Builders Guider For Desktop/Tower Systems at http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/26003.pdf - there is nicely specified everything for building a PC, including PSU characteristics (you'll see AMD's minimal PSU requirements at page 10 of 24, and Power requirements for typical PC configuration at page 13 of 24 (very informative) - there you can see what component uses exactly which rail and how much amperes from that rail).
I'm using Leadman PSU LP-6100D (400W) 28A @ +3.3, 30A @ +5V, 25A @ +12V. My CPU is AthlonXP 1600+, and uder heavy (hardcore gaming) load my +12V rail is between +12.60V and +12.78V (measured my multimeter).
ps
PSU article is really good!
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