OC3D Review: Silverstone Zeus 750w ST75ZF Quad Rail PSU
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FarFarAway
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Nice Jim. Looks like a real beast of a PSU 
mr_fishbulb
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Jesus - that is rated with twice as much power as my current PSU!
I'm liking the current idea of only needing to plug in the connections you want - leaves a nice tidy box (as the actress said to the bishop).
I'm liking the current idea of only needing to plug in the connections you want - leaves a nice tidy box (as the actress said to the bishop).
120.6w according to xbitlabs if yoi wanted to know specific numbers
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/gpu-consumption2006_4.html
but all in all a good review but a way to pricy psu for my taste.
Raven said:120.6w according to xbitlabs if yoi wanted to know specific numbers
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/gpu-consumption2006_4.html
but all in all a good review but a way to pricy psu for my taste.
So thats a good 10a for a single card (despite hearing some cards drawing more).
However, now that Silverstone have confirmed that they are re-arranging the PSU rails, this problem doesn't really apply.
Cheers for the linkage
name='XMS' said:
this is the methode xbitlabs uses and sounds to me like it could be accurate.
but wouldnt surprise me at all if it differers between manufactures too, some like to raise the speed and/or use faster memories for example.
do you have any thoughts of starting to measure power consumption like this ?
at present time i have no reason to believe xbitlabs measurements are off, i looked at them before i bought my 7800gt and come to the conclusion my psu could manage the extra load and it has, flawless.
Yes, different cards with different stock speeds and different cooling solutions will change the power draw slightly. For example some pre-overclocked cards use slightly higher voltages on memory/core to achieve the stability. Also on the x1800 series for example, different revisions of cards had either 5 or 6 phase power i believe.
As for OC3D measuring power consumption, this is not something we are planning on performing at present, but if there is a need for it then we'll certainly look into getting the equipment.
However, on the PSU side of things, we will very shortly be measuring: Power Consumption (for Efficiency), Noise and Heat. The key thing for us is making sure that all of these tests are performed under the same conditions, so results are comparable.
As for OC3D measuring power consumption, this is not something we are planning on performing at present, but if there is a need for it then we'll certainly look into getting the equipment.
However, on the PSU side of things, we will very shortly be measuring: Power Consumption (for Efficiency), Noise and Heat. The key thing for us is making sure that all of these tests are performed under the same conditions, so results are comparable.
name='XMS' said:
their isnt directly a need for it but from my point of view it would be interesting as its one part i look at when researching a card.
also interesting to know if a current psu can manage the load or not, not everyone can just go out and buy a stronger psu if problem should arise.
one simple way but not so accurate is to only measure the pcie power cable, remember some site measuring that way back in the agp days.
for psu's efficiency and noise is the 2 most interesting aspects so will be interesting to se it comming
if you havent already guessed it i chose components to minimize power usage but still be powerfull for what i do.
WC Annihilus
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Eguy, you're slightly off again Yours was the 650W. This is the recently released, Etasis made (650 was Enhance) 750W 
Yours was the 650W. This is the recently released, Etasis made (650 was Enhance) 750W 
