What PSU can last 24 hours?

[wilson0416]

Hi All, I planned to build a HTPC. Any recommended PSU?

 

[Tsumi]

Any quality PSU can. Depends on what you're powering.

 

[Ali Man]

I fold 24/7, 7 days a week and all month long with a 4770K @ 4.5Ghz and a GTX 680 @ 1306Mhz/7300Mhz.

This is with a Seasonic X-750.

 

[Ocean]

24hours?

Does he mean ups?

 

[Dreamerbydesign]

All psu's are technically 100% duty cycle. And I doubt he is referring to UPS since itnis for a htpc.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Most of my PSUs have been running 24/7 for many years. I never heard of a non 24/7 PSU. Some are crap quality and may be more likely to fail prematurely (whether or not they are on) but that goes with anything.

 

[banedox]

I would say go with a PC Power and Cooling or Seasonic Power Supply(TX corsiars) are the post reputable and quality in the industry

 

[itsgettingcold]

Any PSU but you should get a platium seasonic psu

 

[wilson0416]

Thank for sharing.

 

[Skripka]

Any PSU but you should get a platium seasonic psu

Because spending money unnecessarily is so cool?

 

[larrymoencurly]

Something containing only Japanese brand capacitors. Reviews that show the insides of PSUs usually give this information. I don't think you'll find such PSUs for less than $70 now.

 

[GeneO]

Because spending money unnecessarily is so cool?

Jeez, I think he was jesting

 

[uberjon]

been using http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817703006 since october 2006.. not 24/7 but probably averaged 16-18/7 and still going strong

 

[Deleted member 88227]

Have you selected your components yet?

 

[Ruahrc]

Jeez, I think he was jesting

All joking aside though, getting a gold or platinum rated PSU might be a good choice for 24/7 ops, since theoretically the greater efficiency will result in lower electricity usage, and ultimately the operating costs. The higher initial cost of such PSU could then be made up for and surpassed over the lifetime of the computer.

 

[Neurofreeze]

All joking aside though, getting a gold or platinum rated PSU might be a good choice for 24/7 ops, since theoretically the greater efficiency will result in lower electricity usage, and ultimately the operating costs. The higher initial cost of such PSU could then be made up for and surpassed over the lifetime of the computer.

You would benefit just as much (and in many cases more) from matching expected load to PSU's 50% capacity rating with a normal 80+/80+ bronze PSU and save initial cost to boot.

It is doubtful to get a platinum rated PSU at a low enough wattage to match the load of an HTPC. Lowest I've seen is 450W, and an HTPC is definitely well below 225W average.

 

[SticKx911]

I have a silverstone that has lasted me a few years. It doesn't run 24/7 all year, but it can and will go weeks straight without issue.