HEC Group Silent 385 PSU

W1zzard · Jul 3, 2004, 12:51 PM

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Sep 19, 2004, 03:08 PM

I wanted to give you some positive feedback -- I haven't seen transient voltage/power graphs in a PSU review before (not saying you're the first, but the first I've seen), I think it's a good idea!

One question: are you using some external voltage measuring means or the computer's built in monitoring capability? Have you calibrated the method you are using against a known accurate method?

One suggestion: Run the tests you just did, then add static loads in the appropriate amounts to bring each major voltage level (+3.3, +5, +12) to near their rated amperage limits. Re-run the tests and see if it still meets the manufacturer's specs. While the system you used draws more power than most already, this would add another level of difficulty.

Best Regards,

Ryan

Jul 3, 2004, 12:51 PM	#1
W1zzard Benevolent Dictator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 13,770 (4.18/day) Thanks: 184 Thanked 10,218 Times in 3,161 Posts System Specs	HEC Group Silent 385 PSU To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HEC/Silent385/ Last edited by W1zzard; Oct 15, 2004 at 02:12 PM.

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Sep 19, 2004, 03:08 PM	#2
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	Nice transient graphs! I wanted to give you some positive feedback -- I haven't seen transient voltage/power graphs in a PSU review before (not saying you're the first, but the first I've seen), I think it's a good idea! One question: are you using some external voltage measuring means or the computer's built in monitoring capability? Have you calibrated the method you are using against a known accurate method? One suggestion: Run the tests you just did, then add static loads in the appropriate amounts to bring each major voltage level (+3.3, +5, +12) to near their rated amperage limits. Re-run the tests and see if it still meets the manufacturer's specs. While the system you used draws more power than most already, this would add another level of difficulty. Best Regards, Ryan

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