Friday, March 23rd 2012
SAMA Introduces Premium 370W PSU
Chinese OEM SAMA unveiled a premium 370W PSU, with a name that roughly translates to "Black Charm." Despite its output capacity of 370W making it fit only for entry-level desktops, and office PCs, it has a premium design, and is cooled by a 120 mm Yate Loon fan. It uses a dual-12V rail design, with its contribution to the output table being around 340W. Although not 80 Plus certified, its makers claim over 80% efficiency. It is said to have sufficient cable connectivity for entry-level desktops, including 60 cm-long 24-pin ATX, and 70 cm-long 4+4 pin ATX/EPS connectors. The source did not give out pricing information.
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15 Comments on SAMA Introduces Premium 370W PSU
The PSU was looking good until the article saidWTF? How can a "premium" PSU not be 80+ certified? While the certification might cost some money, it is trusted for its fair and realistic rating. When a PSU maufacturer claims "more than 80% efficiency" that usually means 81% at 50% load - it would not even pass the basic 80+.
The 80+ badge usually means that there was some thought put into PSU design. If they don't even manage 80+ basic, that means either something is seriously wrong with the PSU or they cheaped out on engineers or components.
The fact that it doesn't even have an 80+ certification makes me think it's a polished turd, aka a good looking overrated junk PSU like the ones you get with a 30 bucks case. -> trashcan
A 370W PSU can run a lot of quite powerful hardware. At least if it's a good PSU, which this one probably isn't.
I wouldn't put a HD7970 on there though, cause it's rated at 250W alone (not 189W).
A HD7870 (175W max.) or a HD7850 (130W max.) on the other hand would probably be just fine.. again.. if it's a good PSU and not an overrated junker unit.
Delta Electronics OEM, 384W on 12V, 80+ Bronze. Much safer than the questionable "SAMA" crap.
And "slightly" cheaper than the one in the post above.