tuning psu help

[equilibrium]

Hi guys, i read this review on psu and the guy said in there that it was possible to tune the 12v so that it wouldnt drop below 12v. Any ideas how i do this as im not sure which screws to turn and which way etc?

To sum up the presentation I would say the PSU is well presented and with all the connections, it is well featured too. However, we all know the proofs in the performance and how it copes when it is put under strain time to install this beast and see how it fairs. Woah hang on what’s this I spotted on the PSU, think the PSUs 12v is a bit high or low? Well I found adjustment options, 4 of them​

Now the one on the right will adjust the output of the 12v I am not sure about the others as a little twist didn’t seem to do much, and I didn’t want to turn them too far even if I had marked there original position.​

Next page install and testing

the psu is the akasa purepower 650w. Any help would be appreciated

DAve

 

[stocky]

I wouldn't play with all four of them if I were you. Well I would, as I'm always curious - but end up breaking things! (or killing the cat... :O )

I remember reading somewhere that there is usually a pot for the 5V and 12V (sometimes 3V aswell), but usually the others are for factory adjustment and in the article they were warned not to touch them by the manufacturer (I think it was on a PCP&C PSU).

Best way to find out is to stick a DVM Probe in the line and measure the adjustment when idle and under load.

 

[equilibrium]

Lol thx stocky m8 A what probe? lol i have no idea what that is m8 and wouldnt know where to stick what where hmmmm thinking of upgrading to pcp&c but need to put some money aside first

Cheers

Dave

 

[maverik-sg1]

There will be pots somewhere for you to adjust, some of the more technical product reviews show you where.

Be mindful though that the true voltage will only be realised with a digital volt meter - dont trust the BIOS/Windows Monitor reports (use as a guide only).

I can't stress this enough, you get what you pay for when you buy a PSU and it is often the most overlooked (and underrated) piece of hardware you'll ever buy.

Mav

 

[equilibrium]

Thx Mav, Yeah you are right you get what you pay for! Im looking at a pc&p as i cant go wrong with those can i? With them also will i ever have to tune em as i dont wish too I just want a psu that runs stable 24/7 tbh without tuning etc. I will be running 2 high end cards, 2 water loops, 2 raptors, mobo, etc from it so any specific things to look for? Would 500w and above be reasonable and able to hold all these? Sorry for the masses of questions its just id like to buy the correct and descent psu this time

Cheers for your time

DAve

 

[stocky]

I'm holding out for the new PCP&C Silencer - maybe it's worth you doing the same? (Start saving the pennys!)

 

[equilibrium]

Lol aye thx stocky Any info on it somewhere i can read about it? Cheers again

DAve

 

[maverik-sg1]

You can't go wrong with PCP&C PSU's - the 510 is a little underpowered for your system (fully overclocked) IMHO, as it will be under full load and will scream away (still cope just irritatingly whiny.

Options really are 850w/1kw monsters or the forth coming 750w silenced unit.

Failing that a FPS unit would be good - but a TAGAN580w SLI will be better than the one you have now for stability.

I opted for the 850w and was never disappointed with it's performance.

You wont find any details on the new unit yet as it is not released for another 3 weeks - watch out for more EPUK announcements

 

[equilibrium]

Excellent will do thx mav

DAve

 

[equilibrium]

Heard alot of great things on the tagan psus. Just found the 580w modular tagan psu and was wondering if anyone knew how reliable and stable this is for overclocking etc? Reason i ask is because this would be ideal for me in that i can just plug the cables i need in Any info would be great

 

[nick25]

Dave, both me and Kenny have that Tagan PSU and I believe both of us are happy with it - I certainly am anyway. No problems, easy to install (with the modular cables), quiet, stable - but my system isn't being pushed that far as I'm only on air atm.

 

[equilibrium]

hmmm tis a choice then Thx Nick Its great as i dont want anymore unecassary cables in me comp Kenny does alot of overclocking so im guessing it has to be stable (dave wonders off to ask the missus nicely ) lol.

DAve

 

[boardy]

If your overclocking I would suggest not using a modular PSU. Every connection is somewhere to loose amps and a slight voltage.

Why do you think PCP&C don't use modular on the big daddies? Cos they want all the power they can get and adding connections can affect that. I have tested this theory and it is true so I'm not talkin outa my bum and I used to be an electronics engineer

Stick to normal wired PSU's, your only asking for trouble again with modular.

Boardy

 

[equilibrium]

so I'm not talkin outa my bum

Lol... Yeah i can see the sense in what you have said. The thing is the cables i dont use and i am running low on spaces to hide em. Will it really make a massive difference because of the modular cables? Its still gonna be stable tho right? I dont want to spend masses on a psu as my money is tied up in other things. The pc&p are very expensive although i suppose i could buy 2nd hand, although the 510s ive heard are very loud. Any other recommendations that are around the tagan modulars price? Appreciated

Thanks

DAve