Is this really a Seasonic S12-500?
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Is this really a Seasonic S12-500?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 6871413140
I do not speak german but using Babelfish it says:
"Wetting part of 500 Watts with exhaust/radiator model SS-500HT Active PFC F3; AC input 100-240V-9A 50/60Hz of pc-parts from residual items without warranty ..."
It seems to cheap to be true and probably it is as well. What do you think?
I do not speak german but using Babelfish it says:
"Wetting part of 500 Watts with exhaust/radiator model SS-500HT Active PFC F3; AC input 100-240V-9A 50/60Hz of pc-parts from residual items without warranty ..."
It seems to cheap to be true and probably it is as well. What do you think?
Probably the german word "Netztteil" (wetting part?) should have been Netzteil (power pack?).
When asking the seller if it was the same PSU as reviewed on this site, he responded "Yes it is, but not black, is silver". eBay also has a buyer protection programme so I will take a chance.
When receiving the PSU, how can I check that it is as good as a retail version? Maybe there will be something wrong with it and still be able to run my computer. Are there any testing applications?
When asking the seller if it was the same PSU as reviewed on this site, he responded "Yes it is, but not black, is silver". eBay also has a buyer protection programme so I will take a chance.
When receiving the PSU, how can I check that it is as good as a retail version? Maybe there will be something wrong with it and still be able to run my computer. Are there any testing applications?
Paypal buyer protection should apply, but I don't understand how he has it when his feedback is so low (94.2% +). Normally you need above 98% positive feedback to qualify for Paypal buyer protection. However the SS-500HT is the OEM version of the retail S12.The buyer protection program does not apply here
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Here's a snippet from the SS-400HT 80 Plus review:
FAMILY MATTERS
The SS-400HT Active PFC F3 is the smallest in a line of three OEM / ODM models. The other two are the SS-500HT Active PFC F3 and the SS-600HT Active PFC F3. They have the same mechanical design and circuit topology, and differ only in maximum power output.
For your information,
* OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer - A company that builds components used in systems sold by a value-added reseller
* ODM = Original Design Manufacturer - A contract manufacturer that uses its own designs and intellectual property.
Note that the latter two model numbers are the same as the Seasonic S12-500 & S12-600 retail package models, reviewed here previously. Alas, the S12 models are not the same as the OEM versions of the SS-500HT or SS-600HT models. They have the same basic design, mechanically and electronically, but the S12 models have longer output cables and the black paint finish, along with the box, manual and other accessories. Seasonic's OEM / ODM business takes precedence over their retail operation, and the S12-500 and S12-600 are best viewed as variants of the SS-xxxHT OEM line.
The SS-400HT and the other models in this lineup are available with any combination of the following features for OEM / ODM customers.
* 80 Plus Certified - This requires a number of component substitutions to the same design. Call them tweaks for even higher efficiency.
* With or without 240VA current limiter on the 12V1 and 12V2 lines - For OEM / ODM applications, this often provides better flexibility and improved performance / cost benefits.
* With customized wiring harness - Usually shorter, and/or with fewer cables for best performance.
Is that saying Seasonic's OEM/ODM versions are better than the retail?Tephras wrote:Here's a snippet from the SS-400HT 80 Plus review:FAMILY MATTERS
The SS-400HT Active PFC F3 is the smallest in a line of three OEM / ODM models. The other two are the SS-500HT Active PFC F3 and the SS-600HT Active PFC F3. They have the same mechanical design and circuit topology, and differ only in maximum power output.
For your information,
* OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer - A company that builds components used in systems sold by a value-added reseller
* ODM = Original Design Manufacturer - A contract manufacturer that uses its own designs and intellectual property.
Note that the latter two model numbers are the same as the Seasonic S12-500 & S12-600 retail package models, reviewed here previously. Alas, the S12 models are not the same as the OEM versions of the SS-500HT or SS-600HT models. They have the same basic design, mechanically and electronically, but the S12 models have longer output cables and the black paint finish, along with the box, manual and other accessories. Seasonic's OEM / ODM business takes precedence over their retail operation, and the S12-500 and S12-600 are best viewed as variants of the SS-xxxHT OEM line.
The SS-400HT and the other models in this lineup are available with any combination of the following features for OEM / ODM customers.
* 80 Plus Certified - This requires a number of component substitutions to the same design. Call them tweaks for even higher efficiency.
* With or without 240VA current limiter on the 12V1 and 12V2 lines - For OEM / ODM applications, this often provides better flexibility and improved performance / cost benefits.
* With customized wiring harness - Usually shorter, and/or with fewer cables for best performance.
Connect the green and one of the black wires with something that conducts electricity. This will simulate the motherboard telling the PSU to turn on.anders128 wrote:Anyway, is it possible to test the PSU outside of the computer?
It should cause the fan to spin up, although it may be very brief as it will detect no load and shut itself down. But it should at least budge.