Super Flower Shows Off First 80 Plus Titanium PSU

[onethreehill]

Thought 80 Plus Platinum was the pinnacle of PSU efficiency? Think again. 80 Plus Titanium is where it's at. Applicable only in regions with 220~230VAC domestic power, 80 Plus Titanium requires a PSU to offer at least 94 percent efficiency at 20 percent load, at least 96 percent efficiency at 50 percent load, and at least 91 percent efficiency at 100 percent load. Currently, just 8 PSUs went under 80 Plus certification, because only server-grade PSUs could earn it. Super Flower unveiled what is perhaps the first consumer PSU to do it, which it's yet to name. The PSU is 80 Plus Titanium certified under 220~230VAC, and at least 80 Plus Platinum certified under 100~120VAC

http://www.techpowerup.com/185028/su...anium-psu.html

[Jamesrt2004]

Sounds good to me, I like how efficient things are getting, surely we are reaching a plateau though and won't improve too much more?

[Manicdan]

whats the wattage of that psu?

also they need to start pushing some nice and cheap platinum level PSUs for <50w setups. if im pushing 1000w, its not a 24/7 setup (i dont fold), but the htpc market needs something decent.

[zir_blazer]

This is not the first power supply with that certification. It is even stated in that quote that there are server-grade Power Supplies capable of that.

The other day I was checking Newegg and there were several server Power Supplies like this one with interesing specs and very high efficiency at prices comparable or for some models I would say even cheaper than the high end consumer market. The only issue I see with them is getting documentation and info about what form factor they are, cases that you could use them at (Hope that they're not propietary only), amount of connectors, etc.


Was checking it again to make sure, due to the actual lack of documentation about those type of Power Supplies. They're for 1U racks, and are to be used with a Power Distribution Unit. So although they look quite solid, you can't simply use them on a Desktop. That means that if you're going to get something exotic, you should always check if it got the requiered cables or where it is supposed to be used at. This one is not a drop in replacement for a standard ATX Power Supply.

[Sparky]

I want a 110% efficient PSU. Yup, I want free powa!

[zalbard]

Edit: removed incorrect info.

[Manicdan]

650, 750, 850, 1000, 1200W.

that screenshot says 92+ for those models
it only says there is a 94+ model, but does not list the wattage.

[zalbard]

that screenshot says 92+ for those models
it only says there is a 94+ model, but does not list the wattage.

Ok, yes, I see it now. My bad.

[RVWinkle]

whats the wattage of that psu?

also they need to start pushing some nice and cheap platinum level PSUs for <50w setups. if im pushing 1000w, its not a 24/7 setup (i dont fold), but the htpc market needs something decent.

I have one of these and it works pretty well:

http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-80

My amd E-350 system with ssd and blu ray drive peaks at 20w from the wall.

[rintamarotta]

98% efficiency from psu's is possible but after that it gets really hard to get more efficient power delivery for pc's.

[Manicdan]

I have one of these and it works pretty well:

http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-80

My amd E-350 system with ssd and blu ray drive peaks at 20w from the wall.

looks like it might work with almost any laptop charger to get from 120 to 12v, then just that module.

[Sgt.McRuff]

looks like it might work with almost any laptop charger to get from 120 to 12v, then just that module.

I have that pico psu and asus eee netbook charger inside a mini box case running dual core IB. Also used a netgear router ac-dc adapter(12v 2.5amp) once with the pico psu on e-350 board as a test.

Also remember super flower psu popping up last year that basically hit titanium. Wouldn't surprise me if a similar unit.
http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/psu...00W_Report.pdf
If I'm not reading it wrong testing done at 115v.