HEC Group Silent 385 PSU

W1zzard · 07-03-2004, 01:51 PM

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09-19-2004, 04:08 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

07-03-2004, 01:51 PM	#1
W1zzard Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 7,621 (3.78/day) Thanks: 79 Thanked 2,492 Times in 935 Posts System Specs	HEC Group Silent 385 PSU To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HEC/Silent385/ Please Digg the review to help us promote it. Last edited by W1zzard; 10-15-2004 at 03:12 PM.

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09-19-2004, 04:08 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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