Cooler Master is looking for your input about PSU and Laptop Stand ideas!

[The Gaige]

We need a PSU for Mini-itx & HTPC builds with shorter cables as well as smaller frame!

[Syntaxvgm]

I really like the idea of seeing exactly how much power is being drawn without a wall meter. 

[Syntaxvgm]

Hey LTT champions!

 

tl;dr: SURVEY ABOUT PSU AND LAPTOP STAND FEATURE IDEAS kthx you rock

 

We're at it again, putting out more surveys to get your expert opinions and thoughts on some things, since you are who we're designing and building things for! Seriously, you tell us, we make things, and everyone's happy. Right? Right!

 

On this round of survey, we're covering both Power Supplies and Laptop stands! Looking for any and all levels of experts to give us your feedback on all kinds of ideas, and bits about your shopping habit. This survey has all kinds of feature ideas for both PSUs and laptop coolers. Some are specific, some are general, but overall they're exploratory for us to know what you're thinking, ideally to continue making items just for you!

 

Here's the survey link again and I can't wait to see what you have in store for me

 

Also feel free to AMA. I'll answer as best I can, though I have a lot of running around to do this afternoon. I'll be sure to answer you when I can!

@CM Norumu I have a feature suggestion, and it's kinda odd. A lot of people, including me, have used multiple PSUs in one system. 

It became really common for mining rigs, but GPU mining is dying out, so I don't know how often people need to do it. I, like many, know how to do the wiring by hand.

But what if you could simply plug the 24 pin of one power supply into the master power supply? Of course, with an adapter to make the plug spot on the PSU smaller, reducing it to ground and PS_ON or something.  

It's a weird feature that a select few enthusiasts like myself would appreciate. 

[daemonowner]

I felt a little bad answering these questions, because I bought my Corsair AX760 back when I knew far less about power supplies. My criteria was the Platinum certification and preferably Corsair branding. If I bought a new power supply now my priorities would be... straighter?

 

I think software will be a big thing in the future for power supplies. It sets them apart from the competition, and gives more control to the users.

 

The VS Series is an example of poor sleeving on an otherwise good unit. People buy based on aesthetics and colour schemes. Perhaps different coloured and removable labels could be included with higher end power supplies -something like the colour rings on Corsair fans. I've seen many people choose one unit over the other simply because of the colour of the label.

 

Also, something I recommended to EVGA. Fully-modular lower wattage units. Lots of people want fully-modular units and don't need more than 550W, and so the Corsair RM Series is one of their only options. And units like the XFX XTR Series are poorly available and don't have the reputation of Corsair behind them, so there is really only one option they choose. And something Corsair has been focusing on recently: silence optimisation. The RM Series really is quieter than the competition. The HXi seems to be as well. That's definitely a selling point, and something you should consider if you want to be competitive against Corsair.

[brokencross]

Uh... how much would you be willing to pay for that?

 

Because we're not weighing noise levels. We have no intent on making loud PSUs whatsoever.

 

I don't think I have the access to that amount of information. But about the success of it?

 

We already do? Stock and availability varies, but we have been supporting EU layouts for years.

 

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I don't see any PT or ES layouts. 

[ofr057]

quick question is there way to hook my ups to the psu so it's a all in one monitoring.

so power delivery is more balanced 

[ICantThinkOfAnyGoodName]

I'd love to be able to see what amount of power I'm currently consuming and I would definitely be willing to spend more money on a PSU to get that feature. If you will implement that as a feature in future power supplies, would you show the power consumption in total, for each rail rail or for each cable?

[Leonard]

Done and done!

[chpoit]

remote start/stop would be great if you could do it lets say from school to boot your computer and access it via remote desktop after, HOWEVER, it does increase risks. What I do not want is bluetooth remote start, if you're that lazy, sorry, but wow. However, the bluetooth thing would be nice if you could sync it with your car/phone and have your computer start when you come home, if you're one of the weirdos that don't jut put your computer to sleep.

[Real_PhillBert]

Done!