Hi Guys,
Over the past couple of months we have invested quite a lot in bringing our testing systems up to the latest spec. This includes two new i7 based machines for conducting X58 motherboard and Tri-Channel memory reviews along with a Phenom II based system to bring results from both sides of the scene.
However, one area we've been lacking in since our faithful custom built PSU load tester went 'POP' is PSU reviews.
Rather than simply building another homebrew test setup, this time we wanted to take things to a professional level and join the extremely small number of websites worldwide that can perform PSU testing to such a high standard. The first part of this testing arsenal arrived today. Please say hello to the SunMoon SM-268 ATE load tester:
Capable of placing loads of over 1600w on the +3.3, +5v, +12v and standby/negative voltage rails in extremely small increments, the SM-268 will take our PSU load testing to the next level.
Complimenting the SM-268 will be a USB based oscilloscope,multimeter and thermal probe that will allow us to produce graphs for voltage stability, fluctuation and exhaust temperatures over extensive periods rather than just simply a snapshot at a particular time.
Of course we're not going to start blinding readers with science, and will instead still be producing results in formats that the average reader can understand and appreciate.
Over the past couple of months we have invested quite a lot in bringing our testing systems up to the latest spec. This includes two new i7 based machines for conducting X58 motherboard and Tri-Channel memory reviews along with a Phenom II based system to bring results from both sides of the scene.
However, one area we've been lacking in since our faithful custom built PSU load tester went 'POP' is PSU reviews.
Rather than simply building another homebrew test setup, this time we wanted to take things to a professional level and join the extremely small number of websites worldwide that can perform PSU testing to such a high standard. The first part of this testing arsenal arrived today. Please say hello to the SunMoon SM-268 ATE load tester:
Capable of placing loads of over 1600w on the +3.3, +5v, +12v and standby/negative voltage rails in extremely small increments, the SM-268 will take our PSU load testing to the next level.
Complimenting the SM-268 will be a USB based oscilloscope,multimeter and thermal probe that will allow us to produce graphs for voltage stability, fluctuation and exhaust temperatures over extensive periods rather than just simply a snapshot at a particular time.
Of course we're not going to start blinding readers with science, and will instead still be producing results in formats that the average reader can understand and appreciate.
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