Mad Cow Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 I just came across this PSU reading a PSU comparision. The site I was reading from was apparently based in Switzerland, and Levicom, the PSU manufacturer, is based in Germany. I sent them an email asking if it was possible for me to get one of these babies here in the states. They eventually called me up and asked about where I heard about the product and some possible resellers in the US, but they currently don't ship here. They said they might send me a sample product which would be geat. Anyway, here's what made me sooo impressed: +3,3 V: 28A +5,0 V: 30A +12,0 V: 34A that's a total 408watts!! -5 V: 0,3A -12 V: 0,8A +5Vsb: 2,0A Also make sure to click the link above to the site to SEE the unit. IT'S A MODDERS DREAM!!! And for only $111 USD w/o any shipping. Now to my question. With that enormous 12v rail would I be able to run a 226 watt pelt along with the rest of my system? My system: P4 2.53BGHz Aopen AX4R Plus ATI 9700 pro CD burner CD-ROM 5x case fans 2x hard drives Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 It should be fine. Give it a shot, and post back here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asus Posted December 24, 2003 Posted December 24, 2003 That would run 2 computers lol... mine says 420 W but it only puts out like 300... so that should be FINE! B) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobalt Posted December 24, 2003 Posted December 24, 2003 (edited) Dont forget that your pelt will suck off 226W you'll only be left with 182W That's why it's always a good idea to have a dedicated PSU for a pelt And btw i personally would rather have short circuit protection,over voltage and inrush when i buy a power supply better safe than sorry Edited December 24, 2003 by kobalt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted December 24, 2003 Posted December 24, 2003 All right, I'm trying to figure out if this will work. 500 watts max combined - 226 = 274 watts left for the rest of the computer; is that enough? On the 12v rail I have 408 watts - 226 = 182 watts for the other 12v components. Now is the 12v a separate circuit, or will it also bring down the other rails? How much? Something tells me that won't be enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neural Interface Posted December 24, 2003 Posted December 24, 2003 That is one powerful PSU, I like the look of their PSUs but their site needs to be upgraded and have more details on their products. btw try and get them to ship you over a PSU that would be cool. B) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravy Posted December 24, 2003 Posted December 24, 2003 Mad Cow Here is the exact same PSU in three different base colors that you can order here for like $72.00. http://www.pctoys.com/productslist.aspx?categoryid=6 Here's two reviews: http://www.envynews.com/index.php?ID=588 http://www.modthebox.com/review253_1.shtml I am just waiting for the time i get some extra cash to get one myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted December 25, 2003 Posted December 25, 2003 Yea they mentioned something about an American counterpart, but didn't get into much detail. That's why their site is in mostly german, but they said they were almost ready to finish the translations. I am very anxious to have them send a sample, but would that mean I would have to send it back after a while? When they mean sample, does that mean I get to keep it? I will probably keep the 2 PSU setup, but find at least one better one to power the main computer components. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special_K Posted December 25, 2003 Posted December 25, 2003 Dont forget that your pelt will suck off 226W you'll only be left with 182W That's why it's always a good idea to have a dedicated PSU for a pelt thats why i got the thermaltake subzero 4g :D happy holidays! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted December 25, 2003 Posted December 25, 2003 you dont need to really look at wattage.. U want Amps.. You need a continious flow of power to keep a pelt running.. I will tell u this much from experance.. you wanna know how to tell if the PSU will power both ur comp and ur pelt? Hook it up.. if it wont power it.. the PC will not turn on.. Also If you are going to do this.. I would Not! I repete would NOT have it hooked up to the CPU... because if the fan.. or water cooling does not turn on.. the pelt will go from Cold to friggen hot in a bout 2 seconds.. Bye bye CPU.. also It could damaage the pelt.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobalt Posted December 25, 2003 Posted December 25, 2003 So in a few words you better off with a separate PS for the pelt, you'll need the extra wattage(amperage) for the mods and lights anyways Buy the PS if you want but get a 380-400w with good amp on the 12V for the pelt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted December 25, 2003 Posted December 25, 2003 Kobalt is right.. but If you are getting that PSU in that link.. I would use that for a 226 watt pelt.. that would be ur best bet.. cuz if u buy a cheapo PSU.. it wont power the pelt very well.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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