My PSU sucks.

[peterhuang913]

I just recently did a check on my PSU's amperage draw and it sucks. It draws 1.5A when I stress or load the computer. My PSU is suppose to draw 7.5A but it doesn't even go past 1.5A. Some might say this is good but I know it sucks. It means my PSU can't supply the rated 12V amperage. But I can't do anything about it because the computer runs so I can't ask my dad for a new one. This might be the reason why I can't overclock or why my computer randomly restarts when encoding video. Don't buy Ultra next time. /rant

Ultra Products - V-Series 400 Watt PSU - Black

 

[darksideleader]

v-series might "suck" but im sure the other series by ultra are decent.

 

[Ste]

Ultra's only good models are of the X Finity series and Xpro EE series..

Even so, there are still many better brands.

So These.
Ultra Products - X-Finityâ„¢ 500 Watt PSU - Black
Ultra Products - X-Pro 600W ATX Power Supply with APFC - Energy Efficient

 

[ClayKann101]

How do you test a power supply?

 

[Ste]

How so very vague. In what respect to you wish to know?

A full blown review test? Which includes heavy load and game testing, checking voltages and amperages during the test, different ambient temperatures, testing of peak output and continuous output and much more..

Just to see if it will power a few fans?

Which test, how deep do you want to dig?

 

[ClayKann101]

Well i didnt know if there was like a program that told you the amps and volts. If there is I would like to know what its called. Thanks

 

[peterhuang913]

Well i didnt know if there was like a program that told you the amps and volts. If there is I would like to know what its called. Thanks

It's a called a multimeter.

 

[ClayKann101]

Im guessing a multimeter is a tool, not a program?

 

[thirdshiftdj]

yea your on the right track




If you need a psu so bad you could save up and buy one yourself. Its not that hard.

 

[ClayKann101]

I have a great psu but i was just wondering how would you test it.