Good deal or bad deal?

[Avalanche]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817101029

 

[jonnyGURU]

The ePower "Zumax" units are rated at peak. I would say this unit is only about 700W continuous and that's probably at 25°C.

Allow me to plug a 800W that's rated at continuous at 40°C: http://www.buy.com/prod/bfg-tech-800w-atx12v-eps12v-power-supply/q/loc/101/204696870.html

 

[HardwareGuru]

To some, it might be. But, not certain on reliability on this brand. For the same price, I still would buy a lower watt Corsair or Seasonic PS.

 

[Dangman]

Leaning toward bad. No info on the site or anywhere else for that matter about how much wattage or amperage is available on the +12V rail. Nor are there clear pictures of the UL number from which we can identify the manufacturer. Though from one of the pics listed on the site, it looks like there isn't a UL number at all.

@jonnyGURU
How much does that PSU provide at 50C?

 

[Oldie]

I think it's a Topower, so it's not horrible. Still though, you can do better for the money. Odds are good it can't run at 850 stabely...if at all.

*edit* JonnyGURU weighed in...I'd go with his recommendation.

 

[jonnyGURU]

@jonnyGURU
How much does that PSU provide at 50C?

Gabriel didn't manage to blow it up with an 855W load until it hit 57°C!

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/525

What's funny is he then goes on to suggest comparing it to a 650W PSU... LOL! Umm.. yeah.... Name ONE 650W PSU that can do 855W at 57°C. Errr.....

 

[Dangman]

Gabriel didn't manage to blow it up with an 855W load until it hit 57°C!

Nice! Looks like a great unit!

 

[rich168]

will be considering this BFG.

 

[frizzybangs]

Leaning toward bad.