550W GTR 24pin switchable PSU 38A/12V

[eva2000]

Was browsing Auspcmarket.com.au (http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/) and saw this new power supply listed, GTR 550W Black power supply http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/show_product_info.php?input[product_code]=PS-GTRAS5500BK. Noticed the 12V was pretty beefy @ 38AMPS so picked one up to try on PCI-E SLI system :D

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Specs:

- 550w PSU has 3x 80mm fans and sleeved ATX 20 + 4-pin cable (suits both 20 & 24-pin boards). The 24pin cable is parts one 20pin with a 4pin attachment that you can take off for 20pin action. You can see it in above pics
- 8x HDD, 2x FDD, P4 power & 2x SATA connectors, all bar SATA are neon green UV sensitive
- ATX lead also has neon green mesh sheath, 175d x 150w x 85 h
- Aluminium chassis, fans are temperature-controlled & speed adjustable with knob on back. Low speed fan setting is virtually inaudible, while high speed is not that loud at all probably less than Sunon 39cfm fan.
- Very quiet with fans at lowest speed setting
- Rails = +3.3v - 30A, +5v - 32A, +12v - 38A, +5vSB - 2A
- No 240v power cord is included

Full pictures http://fileshosts.com/psu/GTR/550W/web/

Did 3 rail tests:

Test #1:
Antec Power supply Tester (25W)
2x 80x25mm Adda Lian Li case fans @0.15AMP/each
Multimeter
12V = 12.29v
5V = 5.19v
3.3V = 3.417v

Test #2:
3200+ @ stock 1.3875v / A8N-SLI Deluxe
2x 256MB XFX 6800GT PCI-E @ stock
2x 512MB OCZ PC3700EB @ 201mhz 3-3-2-8 1T
LiteON 48x24x48x / 80GB WD 800JB
550W GTR psu with 38A/12V rail
WinXP PRO SP2 & 71.90 Forceware drivers

Bios Readings vs Multimeter
12V = 12.03v vs 12.34v
5V = 4.99v vs 5.16v
3.3V = 3.29v vs NA

Test #3:
Windows 3dmark2003 Load
12V Idle = 12.29v
12V Load = 12.02-12.22v fluctuates steadily, one instance of drop to 12.01v

Not bad for AUD$134 or US$105 bucks :)

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[Giasan]

It's look like an X-Alien. :rolleyes:

[Android Vageta]

Hey Eva, is there anyway that you can get me internal shots of the PSU? The 600watt Vortec that I recieved from MGE has the exact amps on the 3.3, 5, and 12V lines. I noticed that the Vortec PSU has the exact same innards of the Aspire Turbo Case PSU LINK (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=17-148-001&DEPA=1).

I just wants shots to see how many companies use the same platform/components in their PSU's, I'm a bit curious...

If you can do this it would be much appreciated, thanks!

[eva2000]

not too comfortable with opening up psu especially as psu is in use right now LOL

[BB_One]

Pretty decent ''specifications'' for a 550, very close to an OCZ 520 ADJ for about $10.00 less then OCZ. Wonder what the long term performance will be and what the warranty is ?

[Android Vageta]

not too comfortable with opening up psu especially as psu is in use right now LOL

Yeah, its ok eva, Im just trying to get a good idea of what components/companies most PSU manufacuturers use.