Enermax Revolution SFX 650W PSU Review
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OCP | 12V: ✗ 5V: 25.7A (171%) 3.3V: 25.4A (141%) 5VSB: 5.3A (177%), 72mV ripple @ 5.2A |
OPP | 846.059W (130.2%) |
OTP | ✓ (115°C @ secondary side) |
SCP | 12V: ✓ 5V: ✓ 3.3V: ✓ 5VSB: ✓ -12V: ✓ |
PWR_OK | Operates properly |
NLO | ✓ |
SIP | Surge: MOV Inrush: NTC thermistor |
OCP at 5V is quite high, and the same goes for OPP given this PSU's small form factor. The 5VSB rail should have a much lower OCP point as well, since ripple goes out of control with 5.2A on this rail.
There is OTP, which is properly configured, and short circuit protection is present on all rails. In addition, the power-good signal is accurate, though the hold-up time is unfortunately very low.
Finally, there is an MOV in the transient filter and an NTC thermistor provides protection against large inrush currents. However, there is no bypass relay for it.
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shrapnel_indie How many motherboards require more than one EPS connector in the entry to enthusiast level motherboards (excluding server boards)? How many server boards? How many enthusiasts actually use server boards?Reply
IMHO, if a PSU has 1 or 2 EPS connectors shouldn't be a pro or con as the vast majority of boards used from entry level to enthusiast only really requires one connector. Server boards are a different matter. IMHO, just making a clear note how many EPS connectors should be good enough. -
TMTOWTSAC I can see wanting more than 2 PCIe of course, but how many SFX models come with 2 EPS? How many dual CPU micro atx mobos are there anyway?Reply -
Ne0Wolf7 Why would you ever want there not to be a power switch? I use mine all the time... It seems like such a simple thing to add too.Reply -
10tacle ^^That's the first thing I noticed in the pictures. I use mine on occasion too, especially when getting lockups during overclock testing. Flicking a switch is a lot more convenient than reaching around and unplugging and making sure the cable doesn't fall down behind the desk causing colorful four letter language. Unwise omission that is inexcusable in this category of PSU. I would rule out this PSU just for that omission alone.Reply
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Aris_Mp about the two EPS connectors, most mid to high-end mainboards use one EPS and one ATX12V (so they need two CPU connectors) especially the new ones. Why not have this option and be restricted to mainstream mainboards. Not only server or dual CPU mainboards require two EPS connectors.Reply -
Marcus52 Enermax still hasn't recovered their quality since they shut down their own production facilities, which is a real shame, they used to be one of the best.Reply -
superflykicks03 You guys literally have ads that play over the top of your intrusive popup videos. You literally have to watch a 30 second ad before you get to watch the unwanted video :/ Not exactly user friendly. I know I know revenue blah blah, and just get a popup blocker yadda yadda.Reply -
maxwellmelon Why would you turn off the power on the power supply on computer lockup. Just hit the reset switch. I would venture to say 9 out of 10 people could care less as there pc is always on.Reply -
10tacle Because hitting reset from the case button does not guarantee a solid reboot. On my system anyway.Reply -
warmon6 For an SFX psu, not having a power switch on the PSU doesn't bother me to much.Reply
Depending on the case design (like my rvz01), you couldn't access the psu without taking the computer apart to access that switch. So unplugging the computer or holding the power button for 5 seconds would be a lot faster.
Now if this was an ATX PSU i would give a bit more care for as it's extremely rare for an ATX psu to be placed somewhere else inside the case that cant be access from the outside.
@10TACLE
I do have to ask though, does your computer lock up so much that even holding the case power button for the 3 to 5 seconds does nothing?
Most computers I've messed with seems to be able to power off fully even when there is a hard lockup doing that method.
But i do agree with you about that hitting a reset doesn't guarantee a solid reboot. Certainly when trying to dial in overclock settings.