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If it was as simple as that reviewer's wouldn't be doing complex teardowns and extensive testing. Don't trust everything you see on the internet, even if it's someone you think's reputable. He was mistaken with an older model with a similar name.

Double Forward? Comparable to CXM? Where did you find that out? Last I checked there weren't any reviews or internal shots.

1. Noise levels aren't the same. Corsair CX550 is Lambda-A, Corsair TXM is Lambda-S++ 2. CX is dual sourced by CWT and Great Wall. TXM is just Great Wall. 3. If you know the quality is different, why say they're the same?!

Because there would be so much current going through the one cable / PSU side connector. https://knowledge.seasonic.com/article/8-installation-remark-for-high-power-consumption-graphics-cards Seasonic doesn’t say you “can’t” use the single cable, they just recommend using seperate. This should be the same for every manufacturer. If this is an issue to anyone, there are four or five spare PCIe ports on the PSU... just buy another cable, or ask Seasonic for one.

Review: https://ru.gecid.com/power/gigabyte_gp-b700h/ No. One is 240V only, one is full range... Different internals.

... Bcause it's very rare for a power supply with several safety certificates, from a reputable company, a complete set of filtering (including surge and inrush protection), decently rated components, and a 14-pin protection IC, to cause a fire. You must have some logic, or even an example, of the VS being a firehazard? Lesser longevity. Possible coil whine. Lower efficiency. Is the only factor you mentioned that really applies to OP. OP, I'd replace the unit when you start seeing/hearing issues, when you want to use the deep sleep states, or when warranty ends (three years).

You haven't explained to me what exactly makes the orange VS a fire hazard...

How?

I've heard Serbia's cheaper PSU prices aren't from the big retailer chains, rather small sellers from sites such as KP.

I can see where they're coming from with the more wattage = more stability. But it's misleading. As input voltage decreases, more current through the primary side of the PSU is required. Some PSUs can't handle full load at 90V, though every decent PSU should. A higher wattage PSU in theory would have a beefier primary side that could handle higher current/lower voltage. But any quality 450w unit will have its components of overrated enough to support for voltage drops. Also, a larger wattage PSU theoretically (not always the case) has longer hold up time, which can prevent transient brownouts. It's not a good idea to assume. There are reviewers out there describing the components in PSUs, and testing their hold up time.

Air inside the computer will be warmer than outside the case. Usually, a fan sucking the cooler air from outside will improve longevity, as long as there's sufficient, clean airflow beneath the chassis. Though, if you have a semi-passive PSU it's best to position the fan upwards, into the case. While the fan's in passive mode, hot air will rise outside the fan grill as opposed to the PSUs PCB.

As I already said, read the Amazon Q&A. They are selling the old FSP varient. The Antec EAG pro has been misleading in India for quite some time. If it's too good to be true, eg. A "focus" platform selling for half the price of the actual Focus, it's probably not true.

None. 1) Overpriced. 2) Not as high quality as the others. Also couldn't find any noise data. 3) Not quiet. 4 and 5) Couldn't find any in depth reviews with noise tests. 6) Not very quiet past mid load. I suggest contacting some guys at kupujemprodajem for a Bitfenix Whisper or Formula. eg. https://www.kupujemprodajem.com//Kompjuteri-Desktop/Napajanja/BITFENIX-napajanja-54971304-oglas.htm?filter_id=57213661

Do not buy that Antec EA550G... It not good. Bad. Are you ever going to add a graphics card? If no, go for a Corsair CX450. If yes, and you have the rupee, go for the Corsair TX550M. Don't buy the big 1000W PSU because it's a waste of rupee.

Usually the protections inside the PSU would prevent harm from shorts like this. Otherwise you'd hear and see a bang! You could use the PSU tester or paperclip, hook up a couple fans (zero load does funky things), and test the 12V, 5V, 3.3V and -5V rail with a multimeter. Ensure they are all withing spec (+-5%). If readings are fine, the PSU is also likely fine. Just remember to use the right cable next time.

It's not very good. Based on on old FSP platform. Photos are wrong, read the Q&A: Older 1. There wouldn't be anything wrong with the Focus in this system, nor for most systems. 2. It's not a focus. OP, do you intend to upgrade or add a GPU? Otherwise a Corsair CX450 / CX450M would be fine. Those can be found for ~3500 I've seen best prices from VedantComputers, MDComputers, or BWIndia. You can find a Corsair TX550m for 5000 to 7000. There's nothing really better than Corsair's competition in India. Unless it's used, no. It may be too big for your case though. Just because you see a good sale doesn't mean you should get it, because you're still spending twice as much as necessary (with no benefit).

If we ignore that, the 12V ripple overall (found from a couple reviews) sits at 40 to 50mV which is still below the top tier competition. I wonder why they switched their ST9S429-PG14 to a Grenergy GR8329N. Both support a range of protections, but the ComputerBase review still finds protections not implemented.

It's resistance decreases the higher the temperature. The more it resists, the more it builds temperature. Basically, it creates a softer start, as opposed to a short, high burst of inrush current. The relay is also used so the NTC thermistor works in a hot start. Disconnecting the thermistor while the PSU is operating allows it to cool down.

Why? Because of the Focus' faulty OCP? The Sama Armor's protection implementation is much worse. OPP set at 145%, no minor OCP, no OTP... It's 12V ripple is pretty wacky, peaking to 70+mV at lower loads. Out of spec hold up timings. And the standby power consumption is outside of the EU standard. I doubt you've acutally read a review for it. https://www.computerbase.de/2018-02/550-w-oberklassenetzteile-test-bitfenix-inter-tech-seasonic/3/#diagramm-restwelligkeit-plus-12-volt-feste-lasten

The 650/750/850 ones are HEC made. A review (russian) can be found here: https://3dnews.ru/910266 The others, except 1000 and 1200w variants, are based on the Andyson M5/Venus platform, with lesser quality caps. Review of the KCAS: http://article.techlabs.by/36_35024.html Review of the Venus: http://www.f14lab.com/2017/09/review-andyson-venus-600.html Here's some Youtube review:

It's fan speeds are determined by the temperature inside the PSU. So you could regulate it by a) cooler temperatures. b) better airflow. c) less load. Clean out your computer, and try position the PSU so it's taking air in from outside the case. Or buy a quiet power supply.

It wouldnt be listed under the sites "Reviews".

Oklahomawolf is retired from reviewing. JonnyGURU might do a quick review himself. I should've known ? The design's off the CWT GPK anyway.

Blame Seasonic. They only send retail PSUs to reviewers. Meaning they buy the S12III froma retailer, then ship to reviewer, that S12iii sits on that reviewer's queue for a month, then they need even more time to test, then to write the review. Unlike every other company who gives reviewers stock from their warehouse a long time before they hit the market, so reviews arrive before people buy them.

Just from that picture, that looks like some low end CWT (GPK) platform with DF and group regulation. APFC. Those caps aren't Teapos... ChengX GR. Similar quality anyway.. Full EMI Filter even including surge and inrush protection. Here's a review: https://vk.com/page-28398722_54717694 We also see some Capxon (probably GF series) caps in secondary, Aishi primary cap. Sleeve bearing fan. Crappy 8-pin protection IC (WelTrend WT7502V). Just a generic, cheap DF + Group Regulated PSU. Voltage regulation was mediocre before we even test crossload.