Buying new power supply, anyone knows this Brand ?

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So as the title states, im buying a new power suply.

found this one, and would like to know if anyone has experience with this brand.

http://www.chill-innovation.com/prod...=1&products=10

[Sephiracle]

Generally with power supplies, if you have to ask, you shouldn't buy it.

[Deleted]

i have no experience with power suplys myself, So according to your logic, i shouldnt buy Any psu's? flawed logic idd.

[Sephiracle]

I meant more of if you have to ask if anyone knows about the brand, not you personally.

[taekvideo]

Generally with power supplies, if you have to ask, you shouldn't buy it.

lol pretty much.
Looks for corsair/antec/seasonic.

Check these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139020
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371031
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371044

all good deals, especially if you do those stupid rebates :P

[Sephiracle]

Also, if the website says that it's "cabable of reaching a very high efficiency". I'd look elsewhere, especially since it's not actually certified as such.

[Deleted]

lol pretty much.
Looks for corsair/antec/seasonic.

Check these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139020
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371031
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371044

all good deals, especially if you do those stupid rebates :P

why did you edit out the "cant even run a single 580" part ? found out that it could or ?

[taekvideo]

why did you edit out the "cant even run a single 580" part ? found out that it could or ?

Well it probably can, I just remembered that 580's have 2 pci-e power inputs... so it can draw power from 2 of the rails not just 1... as long as they put each of the pci-e connectors on different rails. Would most likely only run into problems if you try to do any sli/cf.
Still a crappy power supply though :P

[Idrinkwhiterussians]

Also, if the website says that it's "cabable of reaching a very high efficiency". I'd look elsewhere, especially since it's not actually certified as such.

I must say this is a good catch, and yeah. I would never buy one from this company.

Seasonic, Corsair (rebranded seasonics) yes. Chill Innovation? No.

[helusay]

I have never heard of the brand. But I can recommend Antec, Rosewill, CoolerMaster and Corsair.

[Deleted]

Well it probably can, I just remembered that 580's have 2 pci-e power inputs... so it can draw power from 2 of the rails not just 1... as long as they put each of the pci-e connectors on different rails. Would most likely only run into problems if you try to do any sli/cf.
Still a crappy power supply though :P

Why is it crappy ? just because you havent heard of it ? i mean, just because you havent heard of it, it doesnt have to be crappy? could you please provide me with some reasons other than "its not seasonic, corsair"

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Also, if the website says that it's "cabable of reaching a very high efficiency". I'd look elsewhere, especially since it's not actually certified as such.

well actually that could be a good thing ? it says 85%+ maybe the "capable" refers to actually Higher % then 85, but never below 85?. id personally rather have them say 85+ than 90 if that isn't always the case.

[Sephiracle]

At this point I don't care if I get an infraction:

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[Deleted]

Also, if the website says that it's "cabable of reaching a very high efficiency". I'd look elsewhere, especially since it's not actually certified as such.

i also think you took the "capable" abit out of context. here is the entire thing:

+85% efficiency, Capable of reaching Very high efficiency will not only lower the internal tempature, but also reduce the electrical bill, due to the much lower power consumption.

[Deleted]

Why is it crappy ? just because you havent heard of it ? i mean, just because you havent heard of it, it doesnt have to be crappy? could you please provide me with some reasons other than "its not seasonic, corsair"

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well actually that could be a good thing ? it says 85%+ maybe the "capable" refers to actually Higher % then 85, but never below 85?. id personally rather have them say 85+ than 90 if that isn't always the case.

Well, you come here asking for help. Either take the advice or don't - but please don't be smug about it.

Usually less-known (or no-brand) PSUs are crap with a capital c. They come with poor quality components, are noisy, have a bad/flawed warranty, have poor efficiency at high watt usage (near max), poor capabilities on the 12V rail(s), etc. Antec, Seasonic, Corsair and so on are reliable and well used brands by high-end computer builders.

And why would they write 85% as the max efficiency if it's capable of higher? Come on. Look for a 80+ bronze, silver or gold certificate - always.

[Deleted]

At this point I don't care if I get an infraction:

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Its alright mate im not a pc builder, and my knowledge towards power supplies is obviously very litmited, but if that picture makes you feel cool and Wise on the internet.

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Well, you come here asking for help. Either take the advice or don't - but please don't be smug about it.

Usually less-known (or no-brand) PSUs are crap with a capital c. They come with poor quality components, are noisy, have a bad/flawed warranty, have poor efficiency at high watt usage (near max), poor capabilities on the 12V rail(s), etc. Antec, Seasonic, Corsair and soo on are reliable and well used brands by high-end computer builders.

And why would they write 85% as the max efficiency if it's capable of higher? Come on. Look for a 80+ bronze, silver or gold certificate - always.

you said it yourself "usually". but try to read the specs and see if they are so bad compared to the others.

[Sephiracle]

Its alright mate im not a pc builder, and my knowledge towards power supplies is obviously very litmited, but if that picture makes you feel cool and Wise on the internet.

And we provided very valid advice and you're ignoring it. They misspelled 'capable' and the power supply isn't even certified for the efficiency they're claiming. No one can be more clear about it than that.

[DarknessofFT]

I have an antec quattro that is certified silver, i've used thermaltake and corsair in the past. all are very good PSU's. A PSU is one of those things u don't want to "skimp" on, bc if if fries, it usually takes some other components down with it. you're best bet is to get a reputable one, no matter what, there is always a gamble that it could be faulty, but i'd rather gamble on something that doesn't have the propensity to be crap, then on something that i've never heard of.

[llDemonll]

Specs are just numbers; they mean nothing for real-world performance unless proven.

[Deleted]

im not ignoring your advice, im just a little stunned by the obivous monopoly on the Psu market.

[taekvideo]

Well, you come here asking for help. Either take the advice or don't - but please don't be smug about it.

Usually less-known (or no-brand) PSUs are crap with a capital c. They come with poor quality components, are noisy, have a bad/flawed warranty, have poor efficiency at high watt usage (near max), poor capabilities on the 12V rail(s), etc. Antec, Seasonic, Corsair and so on are reliable and well used brands by high-end computer builders.

And why would they write 85% as the max efficiency if it's capable of higher? Come on. Look for a 80+ bronze, silver or gold certificate - always.

Pretty much this.
Also there's a large amount of research and development needed to be able to make high quality power supplies which is just too much for most of the no-name manufacturers.

im not ignoring your advice, im just a little stunned by the obivous monopoly on the Psu market.

Not really a monpoly. There are a few high quality brands (antec/corsair/seasonic), a lot of medium quality brands (rosewill/coolermaster, and like half a dozen others)... and then there's the really crappy ones like... sparkle (lol love that name though).