Corsair 550

[chicago30]

How do I test my PSU?

I want to make sure everything is a-ok.

 

[hell_storm2004]

How do I test my PSU?

I want to make sure everything is a-ok.

Generally if you are buying a PSU from a reliable brand, in your case Corsair VX550W, you would expect them to work just fine without worrying. Sometimes PSU turn out to be faulty but that's a case of bad luck!

 

[shubham1401]

Download HWmonitor or Everest Ultimate
And see voltages for +12V,+5V,+3.3V rails.

Also game for an hour and touch the PSU.It should not be very hot.
If your PSU pass these tests then its ok.

 

[jsc]

If the PSU is installed in a working system, it's probably OK. If you have a multimeter, you can check all the outputs. Yellow wires should be 12 volts, red 5 volts, orange 3.3 volts, blue wire -12 volts, purple wire is the 5 volt standby.

 

[XMSYellowbeard]

Here's a short easy functionality test to simply verify that the PSU will power onhttp://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63991

Other than using a meter or using the PSU in a system, you'd need to buy specialized testing equipment which would be cost prohibitive.