Unrealneo, yea I had it connected. MBM is just wrong.
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Unrealneo, yea I had it connected. MBM is just wrong.
MBM reads same as bios for me :)Quote:
Originally posted by sandman
Unrealneo, yea I had it connected. MBM is just wrong.
On the voltage settings try choosing Shuttle SB61G in the voltage configuration tab and you will get the right readingsQuote:
Originally posted by Maxvla
i've got everything attatched and mbm5 says my 5v rail is 3.1, 12v is 0.20, and 3.3v rail is 2.9, all way off. bios reports them as slightly higher than spec. 3.4, 5.2, 12.4.
this thread will never die. lol.
MBM uses bios settings, does your bios read the same as a multimeter? that's what counts.
not from molex, but that's normal. ;)Quote:
Originally posted by sandman
MBM uses bios settings, does your bios read the same as a multimeter? that's what counts.
reads about 0.2V lower, from the volts that are lost across the ATX connector/power regulators ;)
can someone from usa send my a Fortron 530 watt psu? please p.m me!!!
whaaa????Quote:
Originally posted by Mindfield
On the voltage settings try choosing Shuttle SB61G in the voltage configuration tab and you will get the right readings
i'm talking about the 530 fortron in my A64 rig not the shuttle XPC with my p4 2.6c.
ok i checked and saw what you were talking about. i tried all the 1-4 settings and the shuttle setting and none were accurate. mbm5 is a joke.
apparently it doesn't at least not on my board. none of the possible settings for voltage are accurate.Quote:
Originally posted by sandman
MBM uses bios settings, does your bios read the same as a multimeter? that's what counts.
MBM doesnt use any bios settings at all, thats why all those configuration options are there.
I meant, that if you setup the correct settings, it should report the same as your bios.....or it always did for me....?
Should is the operative word.
Is Thoose Aopen FSP350 60Pn the same as Fortron FSP350 ?
Sure looks like it on the outside.
Best one i found in sweden is FSP400W for 985svk.
Or the 550 but that was expensive almost 1800svk.
Aopen=fortron=sparkle --same manufacturers anyway
Thanks.
Maybe you can say if thoose aopen has got 3.3V rail adjustment to?
I choose between 350W/400W and 550W.
MBM gives me values almost identical to BIOS on my BH7. A new version was just released btw.
This is really an amazing PSU for the price. Adjustable pots and STURDY rails. I think I know my next sub-$100 upgrade :D
awesome thread!
read from the molex before you trust the bios.
As i can't get the FSP 530 in sweden i might buy the Aopen 550 instead. I read that it's the same manufacturer for these psu´s so the Aopen should do well? Anyone know if the Aopen 550 has adjustable rails like the FSP 530?
The 550 is for server, have two 12 rails. have to get a extra "cord". And the 5v and 3.3v are not that good, think you are better of with a FSP400.
Quote:
Originally posted by Danne980
The 550 is for server, have two 12 rails. have to get a extra "cord". And the 5v and 3.3v are not that good, think you are better of with a FSP400.
Then i might just buy an Antec psu instead. Someone want to help me out choosing a good psu? :)
I have heard some realy good things of the fsp350 so dont take the fsp400 out of your list just yet, serch the forum for it. I think you havnt that much to loose by trying one of them they are cheap.
Some guys wroth that they was even better than the antec supplies, hold the line much better, and from the reviews i read they seem to be good to. Something more that is a big + is tha adjustable rails inside the psu, not like trueControl where you just can yurn them up a noch. But the fortron seem to realy go much higher.
This is what i have read of the forums but i have not tryed them myself, but i have one ordered.
Not trying to fool you, but i may be fooled myself....
I have a 350w Fortron Source powering my 2.64GHz A64 3200+ atm and it's rails are solid. The 400w FS is even better so you are speaking the truth. FS/Sparkle/anything with FSP in thier model number just plain kicks ass. :D
The guts in the 350 and 400 are probably nearly identical to whats in the 530.
http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/frozencpu/psu-34.html
Is this the PSU in question?
$119??? That's a little Xtreme... :( NewEgg.com is still the best place to obtain one of these guys.
Hmm, $67 at Newegg, just a shame they don't ship to the uk :(
So a 400W Sparkle (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...arkle_148.html) gonna be modable?
Read somewhere it was because they didnt use active pfc or what it was calld. Is not leagal to use it in sweden and most of europe i THINK with capital T.
If i could have got it for 119$ i would ba very glad. That is what i will pay for a 400W.
I will definitely be gettig one next week.
SO to up the voltages I turn the pots to the right or left.
Got one en-route to my house as we speak...thanks Newegg :D
Agreement here.Quote:
Originally posted by Jeff
I have a 350w Fortron Source powering my 2.64GHz A64 3200+ atm and it's rails are solid. The 400w FS is even better so you are speaking the truth. FS/Sparkle/anything with FSP in thier model number just plain kicks ass. :D
The "fsp" units kick arse for the price. :hehe:
Actually, not all Sparkle/Fortron/ SPI/ Verax/AOpen etc areQuote:
Originally posted by Twelve Orphans
Aopen=fortron=sparkle --same manufacturers anyway
the same. The "GU" models are said to be less stable under heavy
load than the "fsp" units. That's likely why they are cheaper.
Just my :2cents:
Quote:
Originally posted by j0j0
ok , i ordered a Fortron Source FSP460-60PFN 460W (can't get a 530 here in europe) for 83€ , is the fortron good right out of the box?
What happened to the Fortron 460w you ordered j0j0?Quote:
Originally posted by j0j0
can someone from usa send my a Fortron 530 watt psu? please p.m me!!!
Was there a problem with shipping or was the 24pin ATX
connector not what you expected? If it's the latter you can
always get a 20-24pin adapter. :)
the "gu" units are probably not the same as "fsp" units.
A big hint is "fsp" means "Fortron Source Power" whereas "gu" means who knows what....
EDIT
It could actually just mean FSP, but as in FSP Group.... my bad.
Have one enroute as we speak.:D
well you all talked me into it! I love my 520 TTGI, but like one poster said, it is just to damn loud. Has to be by far the loudest thing in my rig. Gonna see how this oen works out. I am looking forward to that adjustable +3.3v without modding. I kept being lazy and putting off modding my TTGI, so this will be nice. Some more volts through my L2's will be very nice!;)
I just hope it is really as good as you say it is!!!;)
I just recieved the FS 530 but the 12V measured from the ATX is a mystery.
The 3.3 was at 3.3, the 5V was at 5.55 and the 12V was at 11.02.
Now, can someone with the same psu, unmodded measure it as well?
I'm thinking that maybe with zero load, the 12V is that low? I know some psu's don't like zero load but this is a bit much.
As far as o know, the pot for the 12V is combined with the 5V on this psu, so when the 5V already is at 5.5, i can't do much with it.
TIA
Mac
EDIT**//
Looking a few pages earlier in the thread shows that Kunaak had the exact same problem and it proves that i was thinking right. This PSU needs some load to show the right voltages.
I have a few small pelts here, 70W each or so. Would it be enough to use those on the 12V and a few fans as well as a load? Or do i need to load all the lines?
one fan should be enough, but just add stuff and see what happens.
I would definitely like to see what happens when you throw on a few pelts. Keep us updated.:D
When I get mine on Thursday, I was thinking of attaching the PSU to an old i850 board. That way you can test the 20-pin molex while its in the mobo, get (hopefully) accurate readings, and wont fry expensive hardware (worst case: you lose the old mobo).Quote:
Originally posted by mackanz
I just recieved the FS 530 but the 12V measured from the ATX is a mystery.
The 3.3 was at 3.3, the 5V was at 5.55 and the 12V was at 11.02.
Now, can someone with the same psu, unmodded measure it as well?
I'm thinking that maybe with zero load, the 12V is that low? I know some psu's don't like zero load but this is a bit much.
As far as o know, the pot for the 12V is combined with the 5V on this psu, so when the 5V already is at 5.5, i can't do much with it.
TIA
Mac
EDIT**//
Looking a few pages earlier in the thread shows that Kunaak had the exact same problem and it proves that i was thinking right. This PSU needs some load to show the right voltages.
I have a few small pelts here, 70W each or so. Would it be enough to use those on the 12V and a few fans as well as a load? Or do i need to load all the lines?
you probably read it in the wanted section here.. i posted there after a phone call to the fsp representative for europe. he said they don't sell it (fsp530) here in europe at all as it doesn't have pfc which is required by law here. the alternatives he had up his sleeve were the 460w or the 550w - both with just one fan whereas the 530w should have two.Quote:
Originally posted by Danne980
Read somewhere it was because they didnt use active pfc or what it was calld. Is not leagal to use it in sweden and most of europe i THINK with capital T.
If i could have got it for 119$ i would ba very glad. That is what i will pay for a 400W.
that guy gave a cheesy explanation why one fan is better than two - which almost made me laugh "if one of those 2 fans fails, the other can't handle the load on its own" - funny thing... what will happen if the fan of a single-fan psu decides to call it a day? boom?
anyway. i got a question for all those europeans that are running a 530w fsp psu. especially to you holst. how does it behave running 230v (or do you britlanders have 110v like the us-people)? that's my only concern right now. i know it the 530 has a switch to toggel between 110v and 230v. but without pfc .. is it any good with 220v? i don't want to go through the hassles of ordering 2 of that thru a friend in the us only to find it doesn't really like 220v (230v).
tia for any answer :) ... else i have to pester holst on this one straight.
Ok, threw 2X75W pelts on the 12V and it reacted. Solid 12.02 through 10 minutes, measured from 3 different connectors. (ATX, Molex and the Intel connector)
It seems that it lowers the 12V rail when there is low load on it. Not a bad thing in my eyes.
5V is at 5.14 and the 3.3V is at 3.58.
Dang this psu is quiet and cold!
Cant wait to get mine thursday.:D
hehe, thats when mine arrives too....coupled with a 9800 Pro and free Newegg t-shirt! :D
That's a shame the FSP rep can only get you the 460w and 550w
units sky. :(
As far as I know, both have the 24pin ATX.
Unless that's what you need. But since you were looking at
the 530w I thought maybe you needed the 20pin.
Other Fortron like the FSP400-60PFN have active PFC.
Perhaps they can get you one of those. (???)
Anyway ..... that excuse about the single fan is funny.
Why don't these people learn it's better to admit your
inexperience and just say, "I am not sure." Rather than
make up something? Alas, maybe the salesperson is just used to
unsavvy 'puter users who wouldn't know the difference.
i have that sparkle 400w and its built similarly to my 530. only 1 fan but its more than enough. the pot adjustment looks identical to the 530 as well. total of 5 pots. 3 large and 2 small.Quote:
Originally posted by Susquehannock
That's a shame the FSP rep can only get you the 460w and 550w
units sky. :(
As far as I know, both have the 24pin ATX.
Unless that's what you need. But since you were looking at
the 530w I thought maybe you needed the 20pin.
Other Fortron like the FSP400-60PFN have active PFC.
Perhaps they can get you one of those. (???)
Anyway ..... that excuse about the single fan is funny.
Why don't these people learn it's better to admit your
inexperience and just say, "I am not sure." Rather than
make up something? Alas, maybe the salesperson is just used to
unsavvy 'puter users who wouldn't know the difference.
http://www.maxvla.com/host/fsp400.jpg
voltages have always been good with this psu. ive never adjusted it. stock from the factory it reads:
3.3v - 3.40
5v - 5.12
12v - 12.25
perfect for an overclocked system under load.
here's my Antec SL350 350W psu
http://www.maxvla.com/host/antec350.jpg
80 and 92mm fans but i don't like the bottom feeders. wimpy heatsinks as well. no adjustments either. build quality isn't near as good and the plain steel finish isn't as nice as the nickel plating on the nicer fortrons.
there is a reason why i primarily only buy fortron/sparkle :D
That's doesn't look too bad Maxvla.Quote:
Originally posted by Maxvla
here's my Antec SL350 350W psu
[img]>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [/img]
80 and 92mm fans but i don't like the bottom feeders. wimpy heatsinks as well. no adjustments either. build quality isn't near as good and the plain steel finish isn't as nice as the nickel plating on the nicer fortrons.
there is a reason why i primarily only buy fortron/sparkle :D
Much better than the 300w "Selection" brand PSU
that came with my barebones Kg7-r system from Accubyte. :mad:
http://www.titansfan098.com/uploader/selection psu.jpg
It would shut down when something as small as a 60mm fan
was connected. And this was supposed to handle a multi
drive RAID array? :lol: :rolleyes:
In contrast here is the 300w Fortron (fsp300-60atv) that it
was replaced with. No more shut downs. In fact, the same unit is
powering my Overclocked nForce2 rig w/RAID right now. :worship: :D
http://www.titansfan098.com/uploader/fortron psu.jpg
Accubyte's poor handling of the situation, along with the
other grossly neglegent assembly problems, are what prompted
my legal case with the Better Business Bureau.
Needless to say, I haven't bought from them since. And in the
mean time Accubyte has fallen from the upper
ranks to the depths of the online vendors.
They are still trying to sell those crappy Kg7 based
barebones systems over two years later. ... LOL!
I hope they at least upgraded the PSU as they were clearly
inadequate.
Especially for a multi drive RAID based system.
Edit: ..................
Looking at ResellerRatings it seems Accubyte is up to the
same old tricks. Selling dead CPU's and dusty returns as new,
ignored e-mails and RUDE phone exchanges, inacurate webpages
showing different products under the same part number ... etc ...
Almost every customer review is "Very dissatisfied" and their
rating is only 1.67 out of 10. :ROTF::rotf::lol:@ them (feel sorry for customers :( )
How do they stay in business? (???)
More customers need to take the time with a BBB claim
and they wouldn't be around to rip people off.
Cool! :cool: ......... I had one of those 400w Fortron for a whileQuote:
Originally posted by Maxvla
i have that sparkle 400w and its built similarly to my 530. only 1 fan but its more than enough. the pot adjustment looks identical to the 530 as well. total of 5 pots. 3 large and 2 small.
[img] .>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> [/img]
voltages have always been good with this psu. ive never adjusted it. stock from the factory it reads:
3.3v - 3.40
5v - 5.12
12v - 12.25
perfect for an overclocked system under load.
until I sold it to a friend in dire need. To my surprise the 300w
Fortron pictured above was able to handle the load just fine.
Though the rails do fluctuate more (1-2%) than the 400w unit.
Although I must admit the +12v rail on the fsp400 was a tad low
at 11.92. Still, it always remained rock solid and a fluctuation of
0.5% was about it. :up: :worship:
Actually, my friend mentioned he may give the fsp400
back when he builds his new system in a few weeks. :)
just got my FSP 530 in today from Newegg. Nice living a few towns away from the wharehouse here in Jersey. They shipped yesterday and got it today.
So initial impressions are good. I love these Molex connectors. They seem to have a "quick release" feature. Looking forward to getting this in my rig tommorow on my day off. Sorry TTGI.;)
Another thing i noticed is that there was no loss what so ever of voltage when measuring the ATX compared to the molexes. That wasn't the case on my Antec 412. The flat Intel connector is a brilliant place to read the 3.3V when the psu is connected to the system.
except the paying taxes part :p:Quote:
Originally posted by LikwidKool
Nice living a few towns away from the wharehouse here in Jersey.
Can someone post a pic of the pots in their original postion
I am mainly interested in the position of the 3 big pots
as I received a refurb PSU and want to make sure it hasnt been tweaked with
thanx
Yeah...tell me about it :mad:Quote:
Originally posted by Maxvla
except the paying taxes part :p:
I recently got a Fortron 530 from Newegg. As soon as I got it I opened her up and played with the pots. Guess I turned them a little too high...cuz when I attempted to fire the system up it would start but shut off a second later (must've been the over voltage protection :confused: ) . At first I thought I got a dud but I opened it back up and turned the pots down a little and tried again...this time system booted fine....phew. Rails were great too...12.3, 5.2 and 3.4. Great PSU for the money...
i've already messed with mine. just check your voltages and you should be fine.Quote:
Originally posted by Unhooked
Can someone post a pic of the pots in their original postion
I am mainly interested in the position of the 3 big pots
as I received a refurb PSU and want to make sure it hasnt been tweaked with
thanx
I totally agree. I was going to add that into my post! I had stopped buying from neweeg cause of the taxes, but when looking for this PSU no one else had it cheaper. Plus I wanted it quick so the extra few dollars wasn't to bad this time. Otherwise I go to zipzoomfly. they always have that free 2 day and I don't pay taxes. It's a shame too as I love newegg!Quote:
Originally posted by Maxvla
except the paying taxes part :p:
So anyway, I got my PSU hooked up tonight. It is lookin pretty good. Didn't need to really tweak the rails at all, but I did anyway. :p: I do love how quiet this thing is. When I had it open to tweak the pots I couldn't even hear the fans. I have a damn quiet PC now!
http://www.pc-king.de/lshop,showdeta...051810553,.htm
long link :P , i think i found a 350w in germany but it is the right one?
While I'm not a fan of the 120mm bottom fan, that is indeedQuote:
Originally posted by j0j0
http://www.pc-king.de/lshop,showdeta...051810553,.htm
long link :P , i think i found a 350w in germany but it is the right one?
the 350w model many prefer.
Hope it works out well for you. :)
Quote:
Originally posted by j0j0
http://www.pc-king.de/lshop,showdeta...051810553,.htm
long link :P , i think i found a 350w in germany but it is the right one?
hm that's not the cheapest i've seen it: go here - 47 euros plus the shop got good ratings at geizhals.at/deutschland
dunno if they ship cross-europe, but that's easy to check (just one email away) :).
but i still want the 530w over here :D
aber der pc king ist nur 5km von mir entfernt :)Quote:
Originally posted by sky
hm that's not the cheapest i've seen it: go here - 47 euros plus the shop got good ratings at geizhals.at/deutschland
dunno if they ship cross-europe, but that's easy to check (just one email away) :).
but i still want the 530w over here :D
but the shop is only 5 km away...
hey just wondering what you guy's have your rails set to, and how high is safe for the +3.3?
Mine are set at +3.38, +5.2 and +12.35
what is the percantage of safety on the rails again?
iirc, you can use 3.6V all the time (if you need it). That's how mine are set, even if the vdimm isn't working on my NF7.
so I am going to raise it to above +3.4 then. Right now with this 3.2C I don't need much more then the 3.2V vdimm I am currently using. That is till I do the droop mod on this P4C800-E and get it over 240fsb. My 2x512 sets need some volts to hit the same fsb and tight timings as my 2x256 set's do .Quote:
Originally posted by mackanz
iirc, you can use 3.6V all the time (if you need it). That's how mine are set, even if the vdimm isn't working on my NF7.
One thing I did notice with the +3.3v is that the higher you set it the more the rail fluctuates. Does that mean it's having a hard time running at that voltage?
Mine is rock solid at 3.62. Never moves a spot during heavy load. I think there is a lot more that can be the cause though. bad ground in the building etc, more EMI, etc. Impossible to pin-point if it is the psu's, mainboards or another parts fault.
Are there better places to measure the voltage of the +3.3v, +5v and +12v lines other than the 20-pin molex plug? My DMM is having a hard time measuring the plug.
guys
what the max safest voltage i can use with this PSU
i have tweaked it to
3.3V Line is 3.60V in Bios but 3.82 with DMM
12.00 Line is 12.09 in Bios but 12.49 with DMM
5.00 Line is 5.08 in Bios but 5.28 with DMM
are these values ok or are they too high??
thanx
Nm my last post, I managed.
Got my PSU adjusted perfectly at
+3.5v
+12.21v
+5.14v
Measured on my Electro-Tek DMM with PSU connected to a Slot 370 board with a P3 550.
hehe, can't wait to install this beauty :D
true. understand I don't mean it fluctuates a lot, just more whent he volts are raised. Maybe .03-.04 over +3.4 while it is more like .01 at +3.3-+3.36Quote:
Originally posted by mackanz
Mine is rock solid at 3.62. Never moves a spot during heavy load. I think there is a lot more that can be the cause though. bad ground in the building etc, more EMI, etc. Impossible to pin-point if it is the psu's, mainboards or another parts fault.
You might try the six pin "P2" connector. Many PSU have themQuote:
Originally posted by Gogeta
Are there better places to measure the voltage of the +3.3v, +5v and +12v lines other than the 20-pin molex plug? My DMM is having a hard time measuring the plug.
but they are only used for server type boards I think.
There you can measure the +5v and +3.3v. For the +12v you can
measure at the 4pin molex.
Actually, the ATX standard allows a plus/minus 5% varianceQuote:
Originally posted by Unhooked
guys
what the max safest voltage i can use with this PSU
i have tweaked it to
3.3V Line is 3.60V in Bios but 3.82 with DMM
12.00 Line is 12.09 in Bios but 12.49 with DMM
5.00 Line is 5.08 in Bios but 5.28 with DMM
are these values ok or are they too high??
thanx
on the +12, +5v and +3.3v rails. With short instances of
10% on the +12v.
plus/minus 5% = :
+12v = 11.400 - 12.600
+5v = 4.750 - 5.250
+3.3v = 3.135 - 3.465
In my opinion, you should have them close to the ATX spec.
12.000v ... 5.000v ... 3.300v ... etc ...
Some poster have mentioned they observe increased instability
with the rails adjusted high rather than low.
If you have one rail too far out above spec it can in crease the
draw on others.
That all depends upon how the Power Unit's rails are structured
of course. Some PSU, like these 530w Fortron draw the
12v and 5v power from the same source.
Others like the Antec True Control have four completely
independent rails.
Just my two cents. :D
Like any other tuneable variable in a rig, you need to find the setting that works for your rig, your style and your luck.
High, low, spot-on - whatever makes 'yer pickle crisp ;)
True that. :)Quote:
Originally posted by sjohnson
Like any other tuneable variable in a rig, you need to find the setting that works for your rig, your style and your luck.
High, low, spot-on - whatever makes 'yer pickle crisp ;)
... "whatever makes 'yer pickle crisp" ...... nice! :toast:
I too am getting different voltages in BIOS/MBM5 than I am with my DMM.
DMM:
+3.5
+5.14
+12.21
BIOS:
+3.4
+5.0
+11.98
I don't know which one to believe. I'd like to think the DMM is more accurate than the BIOS, but that would be a guess.
The DIMM is much more accurate than the bios.
Awesome, thanks stevil. Just to be sure, when you said DIMM, did you mean digital multimeter?
okay my 350w are here,
i modded the lines to
3,3@3,6
5@5.2
12@12.3
i'm very happy :D
do you think i can go a little bit higher?
I love my 530w, when I first got it mbm5 and winbond both reported low 12.0v and +5 volt rails, I checked with a voltmemter and found them right on .
-Milkmover
Woops, yeah.
DIMM/DMM whats the difference.. /sarcasm.. ;)
hey just noticed these went up to $83 at the egg! Glad I got mine at $67.
ouch!! i paid about 72 for mine, but that was months ago.Quote:
Originally posted by LikwidKool
hey just noticed these went up to $83 at the egg! Glad I got mine at $67.
Hmm, not only do they cost more but they must weigh more now too. $6 shipping instead of $5 :rolleyes:
(Edit) Still $67 at dealsonic, $5.95 shipping: http://www.dealsonic.com/fofs53dufana1.html
Maybe NewEgg raised the price because the fsp530w
is becoming so popular.
Good deal that DealSonic still has them for $67. :up:
Was thinking ... the difference between $67 & $72 could be the
$5 shipping charge. :D
Darn, I was just going to order one from the egg this weekend and they raised the price. Maybe I'll give dealsonic a try.
i got it for $45 shipped refurb from newegg....looked new and the pots werent tamperred with
guess someone didnt like the way it looked :)
Thats just ludacrisssssQuote:
Originally posted by Unhooked
i got it for $45 shipped refurb from newegg....looked new and the pots werent tamperred with
guess someone didnt like the way it looked :)
This PSU is damn sexy! (I can see myself in it :D)
I think i know y the person RMAed
the Fortron sticker is upside down ...:)
i thought i mounted it wrong at first bt the holes lined up :)
upped my 3.3 to 3.67
and my 12.00 to 12.36 bt bios is showing 11.76 so gonna up it more.....havent tweaked it out competely :)
DealSonic has a great ResellerRating.Quote:
Originally posted by Techmasta
Darn, I was just going to order one from the egg this weekend and they raised the price. Maybe I'll give dealsonic a try.
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2792.html
Not near the quantity of transactions as NewEgg.
Still, DealSonic has a 9.86 overall rating with 270 reviews and
likelihood of future purchases = 9.11. :cool:
Compare that to 1.25 for Accubyte. :lol:
I can say from personal experience that they suck BIG tyme. :flame:
Just got mine.
I got a TTGI520SS but the forton is gona be the next one I buy :D
That is the same PSU I just took out of my rig. The TTGI is a great PSU, but no +3.3v pot and being loud as hell were the reasons this FSP 530 took it's place.Quote:
Originally posted by afireinside
I got a TTGI520SS but the forton is gona be the next one I buy :D
I have been quite happy so far. I have not found one thing wrong with this thing yet. I was a little put off by that wimpy 18a on the +12v but it seems to handle itself quite fine!;)
This psu is solid.:D
Ok My 3400+ worked for 2 hours then shut down. I took everything off and still no boot. the fan would spin for 1 sec and quit Then I would unplug everything except cpu and board and it did the same thing. After a day thinking cpu was dead or board. Well now I tryed and was getting ready to send it back And I checked to see if my psu was it or not So I jumped the 2 pins to start and it did the same so its in the psu. I hit it with a hammer and now the fans work in the psu
Its a foltron 530 watt. Now I got to find out if the psu is bad or maybe I read where I need a battery backup or check ground on my outlets.
Also this thing is upside down in my case would that matter?
Thanks
Specs
Athlon 3400+, Gigabyte k8n pro, 512 kingstonpc 3500 hyper x and tryed 2 256 corsair pc 3500, Fortron 530 ps, ati 9800pro,
Lower your 3.3 Pot same thing happens to mine when I set it too high
limit for mine is 3.6V with a DMM
3.47V in bios
hope this helps
holy moses, repaired it the homer simpson (tm) way. lol, anyone remember the episode where homer and bart "repair" their vcr with firecrackers? sounds like this. sorry just had to post it as i think that was funny ;)Quote:
Originally posted by airwolves
I hit it with a hammer and now the fans work in the psu
Lol had to hit it with something. Ok for those using this psu do you use a battery backup?
I looked and I have only 2 wires going to my outlets so it has no grounds. Its a older house.
So would a battery back up work since I dont have grounds at the outlet?
Thanks
Sorry to resurrect this thread but I bought this PS and am very pleased but have a stupid ?
What is the "top" and does it matter?
When I 1st installed it, it seemed that the screw holes would only line up in a certain way in my full-tower case. Then I went to adjust the pots and found that the it had to be flipped over to get at the cover.
Should the side with the heat-sinks and pots adj be "up" in the case or doesn't it matter.
TIA
Mike G
I would imagine the best way to calibrate is with the PSU out of the case, unconnected to the MOBO, with a MM on the atx connect..
Wanna adjust your pots without lighting yourself on fire? ;)
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...5Fid=64%2D2230
playing with the PSU and no fire? thats like a fourth of july barbecue and no salmonella...
I originally did adj out of the case using an old mainbaord and hd connected to it but as usual (Abit's notorious lower values)once I got going I had a little less than I wanted so I brought it up while monitoring the BIOS values. I know it's probably a little "hotter" this way but I rather more than less.
Anyway, I was mainly wondering about the orientation in regards to airflow thru the ps, to my mind as heat rises the heatsinks should be at the top of the ps.
Probably doesn't matter, I just noticed that my old Enermax with bottom fan has the hs just above it.
Mike G
Well , this clinches it! My new psu is gonna be the Fortron 530w! I killed my Enermax 465w so now i'm a on back up pos rig i slapped together with spare junk parts :rolleyes: .
Thanx for the great info guyz ;)
Mine is running my A64 system, and my 80watt pelt.
Not even breaking a sweat.
i got myself a sparkle 400w psu and it looks identical to the fortron 530 inside, adjusting pots is much easier than my old ttgi. solid psu.
you need a dummy load to do that, or it will swing all over the place, Best to adjust it while your rig is running and pulling it's load.Quote:
Originally posted by thirdeye
I would imagine the best way to calibrate is with the PSU out of the case, unconnected to the MOBO, with a MM on the atx connect..