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Started by Nemo, Nov 09 2011 08:28 PM

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#1 Nemo

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Posted 09 November 2011 - 08:28 PM

Tired of not knowing if your power supply is any good? If you can't find a paper clip to test your PSU, you might want to check out our latest review of the Thermaltake Dr. Power II PSU Tester - http://www.overclock.../tt_psu_tester/

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Posted 09 November 2011 - 08:38 PM

Dude, that's a pretty cool item.

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Posted 09 November 2011 - 09:23 PM

That's a sweet gadget.


If I built more systems I'd definitely pick one up, great review as usual Panda.

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Posted 10 November 2011 - 05:43 AM

I have only one real compliant and I have seen this on a few PSU testers. If you are going to put an SATA power connection on the tester then put it as a true SATA power connection not that flat bar. Add the little tab to make sure people know how it is to be plugged on. Overall I love my Dr. Power II but that single silly ommition just bugs me.

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Posted 10 November 2011 - 08:14 AM

Cool gadget, I know I could've use this in the past.

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Posted 10 November 2011 - 10:01 AM

I posted this up on reddit, I wonder if there was a traffic spike?


 
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 10:11 AM

I have only one real compliant and I have seen this on a few PSU testers. If you are going to put an SATA power connection on the tester then put it as a true SATA power connection not that flat bar. Add the little tab to make sure people know how it is to be plugged on. Overall I love my Dr. Power II but that single silly ommition just bugs me.


Panda pointed it out in the review, you say the same, and I would have to agree. I mean really, how much would it have cost to add a tiny piece like that? Just seems lazy to me. But, I still really like this gadget. Great review Panda :cheers:

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Posted 11 November 2011 - 08:41 AM

Removing one pin from a connector would simulate a broken wire, and the pin could then be reinserted to the connector. Just be careful with the loose wire hanging out. I suggest taping the exposed pin to prevent a short or spark. Great review, nice video touch.
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Posted 11 November 2011 - 02:34 PM

Nice review BP. Cool tool

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