Our Power Supply Testing Methodology

[c_hegge]

http://hardwareinsights.com/2011/05/ ... thodology/

[duckula]

Nice artical. Looking forward to your next PSU review. (the HCG750W)

[MaxWar]

Really an interesting read! I especially love the ghetto load tester, that thing is awesome XD

[shovenose]

Yeah, its pretty cool. If i am ever in australia I might see it for real

[c_hegge]

Just in case you're wondering, I don't actually do the testing on the carpet. If a PSU explodes, the sparks would set the carpet on fire. The room with the carpet floor is just beter for photos.

[shovenose]

Lol. I didn't even notice that

[c_hegge]

I've built a second smaller load tester to use in conjunction with the bigger one. It only has 2 12v loads and draws 144W (12A) from each, bringing the total loading capacity up to 1KW, assuming the voltages don't drop too far below their nominal values. The HCG750 will be the next review I publish.

[shovenose]

Cool do you want me to send you a picture of the box and box contents? because I took those before I sent it

[c_hegge]

Yes, that would be great.

[Wester547]

I'm wondering... how long are the PSUs at Hardware Insights tested at each load and at what ambient/room temperature (or what "hot box", how long it takes to warm them up) are they tested at? I can't seem to find that info in the article, which is why I ask.