Testing a power supply?

[4fingerwu1]

Is it possible to test your power supply to ensure that it is completely functional?
How would one go about doing this ?
Thank You
Ric

 

[tcG]

Connect POWER (usually green) to GROUND (usually black) on your 24/20 power connector... I use a paperclip. Make sure it's plugged in, and it should turn on.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Antec and others sell cheap basic PSU testers starting at around $15 that put a load on the PSU. I use one of these on each new PSU for about a minute to make sure it's not EOA (exploding on arrival ).

Look at the SilentPCReview.com PSU reviews for mentions of higher-end test equipment that isn't worth buying unless you want to review PSUs

Your motherboard BIOS and monitor software can tell you about voltages

 

[Jiggz]

I use Paperclip and some case fans!

 

[The Boston Dangler]

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