In Holland I payed 90 euro incl. shipping, for the 700 watt version without the modular cables (FSP Aurum 700). I have been very happy with mine (Computer: 5850*2, 10HD's, Q9550@3.6GHz, etc., etc.).
Also see the review at:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/FSP-Aurum-C...
by Martin Kaffei on 7/21/2011 1:50:00 PM
Posted in Cases/Cooling/PSUs , PSU , 750W , FSP , Aurum , CM , 80Plus Gold , Chroma ATE
Posted in Cases/Cooling/PSUs , PSU , 750W , FSP , Aurum , CM , 80Plus Gold , Chroma ATE
Voltage Regulation
| +3.3V Regulation | |
| Load | Voltage |
| 10% | +1.58% |
| 20% | +1.21% |
| 50% | +0.15% |
| 80% | -1.06% |
| 100% | -1.61% |
| 110% | -2.27% |
| +5V Regulation | |
| Load | Voltage |
| 10% | +0.74% |
| 20% | +0.46% |
| 50% | -0.30% |
| 80% | -1.10% |
| 100% | -1.70% |
| 110% | -2.04% |
| +12V Regulation (Worst Rail) | |
| Load | Voltage |
| 10% | +1.01% |
| 20% | +0.81% |
| 50% | +0.19% |
| 80% | -0.35% |
| 100% | -0.77% |
| 110% | -0.96% |
First we take a look at the voltage regulation. All rails start relatively close to their optimal values. +3.3V and +5V reached about -2% during overload which is decent. The four +12V rails show even better results. Even the worst rail stays over -1% at highest load. FSP has btw. no problems with dynamic loads. We saw some tests from 50Hz to 10KHz where the load current decreased after a small duration with satisfying voltage results.
Ripple and Noise
| +3.3V Ripple Quality | |
| Load | Ripple and Noise |
| 10% | 26mV |
| 20% | 23mV |
| 50% | 31mV |
| 80% | 38mV |
| 100% | 42mV |
| 110% | 44mV |
| +5V Ripple Quality | |
| Load | Ripple and Noise |
| 10% | 18mV |
| 20% | 18mV |
| 50% | 21mV |
| 80% | 30mV |
| 100% | 40mV |
| 110% | 46mV |
| +12V Ripple Quality (Worst Rail) | |
| Load | Ripple and Noise |
| 10% | 30mV |
| 20% | 32mV |
| 50% | 45mV |
| 80% | 72mV |
| 100% | 97mV |
| 110% | 116mV |
These ripple & noise measurements tell us that this Gold series was planed as an affordable offer while most other 80Plus Gold PSUs show better results -- for much higher prices. +5V and +12V are very close to 1% ripple & noise. However all rails are within ATX specification and most PC systems shouldn't reach 100% load or more. Those results from the +3.3V rail with 26mV at low load and 23mV at a higher load are very unusual.
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RE: cost and availability? by the-bink on Thursday, July 21, 2011
I don't think so. by bigboxes on Thursday, July 21, 2011
1. Ugly
2. Fool me once...
2. Fool me once...
RE: I don't think so. by mino on Monday, July 25, 2011
UMM???
FSP's products are almost allways in the "You-get-what-you-pay-for" class. This goes for the high-end as well as low end parts.
Please consider that FSP has a huge range and DOES produce low-end (even if not "trash"-end) parts.
To my experience, most of the time, they are either cheapest or on par with competition at a given price point. Though nobody does miracles for peanuts in the PSU business ...
FSP's products are almost allways in the "You-get-what-you-pay-for" class. This goes for the high-end as well as low end parts.
Please consider that FSP has a huge range and DOES produce low-end (even if not "trash"-end) parts.
To my experience, most of the time, they are either cheapest or on par with competition at a given price point. Though nobody does miracles for peanuts in the PSU business ...
Too Expensive by grandleaf on Thursday, July 21, 2011
$155 is too expensive.
I picked a Seasonic X-760 at Microcenter one months ago for $149.
I picked a Seasonic X-760 at Microcenter one months ago for $149.
Nitpicking by Crazymech on Thursday, July 21, 2011
It's nitpicking, but I'm disliking the use of the by the way abbrevation.
Is a full review upcomming? I'm having a bit hard time getting any solid information except for the numbers from this 'rushed' article.
But on the other hand, I never say no to more content from Anandtech, it was worth the time reading it :).
Is a full review upcomming? I'm having a bit hard time getting any solid information except for the numbers from this 'rushed' article.
But on the other hand, I never say no to more content from Anandtech, it was worth the time reading it :).
PSU Charts??? by iamkyle on Thursday, July 21, 2011
Can we finally compile all these PSU reviews into say the "Anandtech PSU Charts" so we can really compare the ones you review?
You can get a seasonic x750 gold on newegg right now for 166 shipped. It's a shame there are so few 100% modular psus with quality performance and conservative designs.
RE: seasonic by ratbuddy on Saturday, July 23, 2011
What use would a 100% modular PSU be? Everyone's going to use at least the 24 pin and CPU connectors, no reason to add cost making those detachable.
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Fast economic development, science and technology quickly.Is a full review upcomming? I'm having a bit hard time getting any solid information except for the numbers from this 'rushed' article.The store's products, the quality is really good. Cheap, authentic. There are genuine brand-name shoes and clothes. Now share it with everyone.-.www.upsfashion.com- I believe you will like it.
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@nadamany the UX32, not the thinner UX31, has a single SO-DIMM slot. Only qualified for up to 4GB, 8GB should work but not 100% yet
Just a little Jay-Z and SSD testing, maybe even building a new HTPC for the theater
ASUS' Zenbook Prime UX21A now in Bench: http://t.co/o8WRdDKX
@JonWorrel the UX21A, the review just posted: http://t.co/LN9GNdiY
@DrPizza @mcrommert @babgvant there's progress, just not along this one vector. that will come too.
@DrPizza @mcrommert @babgvant hangon now: 19x10 in an 11.6-inch form factor, much better CPU perf, much better wifi, USB 3, etc...
@DrPizza @mcrommert @babgvant wait seriously it is?!? is that why all of my machines are running so slow? :-P
@DrPizza @babgvant @mcrommert welcome to the world of appliance computing, just upgrade again next year when you need more memory
@babgvant @DrPizza @mcrommert I agree that I would like to see more, but 4GB with an SSD is definitely usable for most client workloads
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