Replacing my Antec Neopower 480 PSU

[FlasHBurN]

Well the efficiency was my only concern, and if it isn't really an issue then I see no reason why I shouldn't go with the Enhance.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: Bobthelost
73% efficency isn't the greatest in the world, but it's not terrible either.

Oh and the fan is on the bottom the picture was taken with the PSU upside down

Seasonic! 80%+ club.

 

[Praxis1452]

I was wondering something as well. What would be better an OCZ 520W or a Seasonic 500W?

 

[JEDIYoda]

also johnnyGuru was telling me that with the 80+ website you must remember that companies submit there PSU`s to them. The 80+ people donot actively go out beg borrow or purchase PSU`s to test...

But that is an excellent website!!

But don`t fear becuase you don`t see your PSU listed on that site.

Also the norm from most PSU`s that are name brands is 70% on up....

Think about this...
Why do different reviews give different efficiency rating for the same PSU???

efficiency ratings are not everything.....
again I`ll explain it this way....

Say you have 2 PSU`s different brand same everything...
both are say 500watts.
One was tested at 25c....and given an efficiency rating of 75%...
The other was tested at 50c and given an efficiency rating of 75%...
What wrong with this picture??
Which PSU would you rather have.....

Thats one reason why I don`t put a whole lot of stock in eficiency ratings.

I just consider them another one of the many criteria used in purchasing a PSU!!

 

[JEDIYoda]

also johnnyGuru was telling me that with the 80+ website you must remember that companies submit there PSU`s to them. The 80+ people donot actively go out beg borrow or purchase PSU`s to test...

But that is an excellent website!!

But don`t fear becuase you don`t see your PSU listed on that site.

Also the norm from most PSU`s that are name brands is 70% on up....

Think about this...
Why do different reviews give different efficiency rating for the same PSU???

efficiency tatings are not everything.....
again I`ll explain it this way....

Say you have 2 PSU`s same brand same everything...
both are say 500watts.
One was tested at 25c....and given an efficiency rating of 75%...
The other was tested at 50c and given an efficiency rating of 75%...
What wrong with this picture??
Which PSU would you rather have.....

Thats one reason why I don`t put a whole lot of stock in eficiency ratings.

I just consider them another one of the many criteria used in purchasing a PSU!!

 

[FlasHBurN]

Useful info as always, thanks Jedi!

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: Praxis1452
I was wondering something as well. What would be better an OCZ 520W or a Seasonic 500W?

This is a no contest comparison. OCZ is a rebadged, overpriced and blinged out Topower, nothing special going on there. Seasonic is an actual manufacture; they make some of the best PSUs out there and have been doing it long before OCZ was around and likely long after they are gone.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Originally posted by: Operandi

Originally posted by: Praxis1452
I was wondering something as well. What would be better an OCZ 520W or a Seasonic 500W?

This is a no contest comparison. OCZ is a rebadged, overpriced and blinged out Topower, nothing special going on there. Seasonic is an actual manufacture; they make some of the best PSUs out there and have been doing it long before OCZ was around and likely long after they are gone.

OCZ is not a "bad" PSU it's really OK for a blinged out ride. It is built by Fortron/Source.

Seasonic is in the upper tier of consumer grade PSUs and every bit as good as Enermax.
PCP&C uses Seasonic for their Silencer series of PSUs. High praise to be chosen by a company
that markets the best others build.
PCP&C Turbo series are made by Win-Tact http://www.win-tact.com.tw/

The best commercial grade PSU builders:
Etasis
Delta
Win-Tact
Zippy/Emacs
3Y
Enhance
I-Star
LiteON

The best consumer grade builders:
Seasonic
Fortron/Source
FSP Group
Enermax
Topower
CWT

The 600 watt Enhance/Silverstone Strider linked above, was originally designed by Etasis
as the Silverstone 650 watt Zeus. Enhance reworked it for a 120mm fan and down rated it to 600
watts to be the Strider. As the Zeus it had a minor issue with needing a small load on the 5V rail.
As the Strider that issue is not present.

As I said before Jeff7, Enhance has more PSUs listed at 80Plus than Seasonic but that will
change abit when Seasonic brings out the M12 series in 500, 600 & 700 watt flavors that will
be semi-modular.

Here's one to think about. Because of heat sink area, combined with air flow, a cross flow cooled PSU
using an 80mm@44cfm can do just as well as a 120mm@70cfm in down flow configuration. That doesn't speak well for chopping up the PSU's sinks to make way for the 120


...Galvanized

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: GalvanizedYankee

Originally posted by: Operandi

Originally posted by: Praxis1452
I was wondering something as well. What would be better an OCZ 520W or a Seasonic 500W?

This is a no contest comparison. OCZ is a rebadged, overpriced and blinged out Topower, nothing special going on there. Seasonic is an actual manufacture; they make some of the best PSUs out there and have been doing it long before OCZ was around and likely long after they are gone.

OCZ is not a "bad" PSU it's really OK for a blinged out ride. It is built by Fortron/Source.

...Galvanized

Since when is OCZ built by Forton? In the past they have allways been OEM'd by Topower.

 

[maluckey]

Since when is OCZ built by Forton? In the past they have allways been OEM'd by Topower.

Right!!

FSP does not make OCZ, never has....

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Upon further checking, you are right, just this one time, Operandi

Now I *wish* OCZ was made by Fortron/Source. OCZ in indeed made by Topower.

Here is a list of other Topower builds
A+GPB
Athena Power
EPower
Hi-Val
Mad Dog
OCZ
PCMGIS
Raidmax(insect spray??)
SuperFlower
Tagan(will be bringing out 900 & 1100 watt units soon)
TTGI
Vantec

The statement I made about PSUs fitted with 120 fans needing more cfm than 80s is true.
That is why down rating a PSU served by a 120 is a little iffy for the uninformed to do.
You silence freaks need to temper what you offer the young with supportive links.
(Refering to a thread in C&C)


...Galvanized

 

[FlasHBurN]

Just to let you guys know, I decided on the Enhance PSU found here:
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=PS-EN0560G

Thanks!