Antec TruePower 2.0 series

[JJK80]

Antec TruePower II 430W or Fortron BlueStorm 500W (really 460W)?
Which one is better, which one you would recommend?


By the way, I checked Channel Well's web site, it looks that Channel Well really makes Antec PSU's:

Channel Well Technology PC Power Supply A 2.0 Series
http://www.cwt.com.tw/english/2_product/01_list2.php?ID=73

 

[JJK80]

AntecCSR,


*Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) (Europe only)

European models have Active PFC, so do European models also have Universal input (100V-240V AC)?
European models haven't any 115/230 Volt selector switch?

*True Spec noise level 0f 21.3 dBA measured at an independent lab using ISO 7779 standard

Is that noise level measured under "low load"?

How much is noise level under "heavy load"?


*TruePower 2.0 430W, Output Specifications: 12V1=17A, 12V2=17=A, 5V=36A, 3.3V=28A

Can PSU give those maximum outputs at peaks (some seconds) or constantly?

 

[AntecCSR]

Originally posted by: JJK80
AntecCSR,


*Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) (Europe only)

European models have Active PFC, so do European models also have Universal input (100V-240V AC)?
European models haven't any 115/230 Volt selector switch?

*True Spec noise level 0f 21.3 dBA measured at an independent lab using ISO 7779 standard

Is that noise level measured under "low load"?

How much is noise level under "heavy load"?


*TruePower 2.0 430W, Output Specifications: 12V1=17A, 12V2=17=A, 5V=36A, 3.3V=28A

Can PSU give those maximum outputs at peaks (some seconds) or constantly?

Eu models are not universal input. No selector switch.

I don't know, I'll check into it for both the testing and the outputs.

AntecCSR

 

[JJK80]

AntecCSR,


Thanks!


I will be waiting your answers for those other questions.


I have also question concerning TruePower 2.0's efficiency.

This new Antec TruePower 2.0 series seems to be based same (or almost same) design than Antec NeoPower. NeoPower's efficiency is only average, especially on light loads.

Tom's Hardware Guide made psu review, where they also tested psu's efficiency. NeoPower's efficiency was only 63%, when they tested it under light 20% load.
http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20050...r_supply-37.html#efficiency_under_load

Is TruePower 2.0's efficiency any better than NeoPower's? Have you made any improvements in efficiency area?

 

[charlietee]

If you really want the dope on the TPII's read THIS thread.

The guy who started the thread really know's his stuff...Intresting and very informative thread that discusses the good the bad and the ugly concerning the TPII's.

What I really like about the thread is that his feed back is based on "experience" with said power supply...Not opinion.

Well worth the read if you have the TPII's on your short list of possible power supply's for that new beast.

 

[JJK80]

charlietee,

Thanks.

I have already followed that thread.

 

[puppyfriend]

But that's one of the benefits of having APFC, it's universal input so it doesn't need a switch.

Originally posted by: AntecCSR

Eu models are not universal input. No selector switch.

I don't know, I'll check into it for both the testing and the outputs.

AntecCSR

 

[AntecCSR]

Originally posted by: puppyfriend
But that's one of the benefits of having APFC, it's universal input so it doesn't need a switch.

Originally posted by: AntecCSR

Eu models are not universal input. No selector switch.

I don't know, I'll check into it for both the testing and the outputs.

AntecCSR

Not necessarily. You can make universal input APFC power supplies (ie NeoPower), however our original TruePower's and now the TPII's do not have universal input and still have APFC. The two characteristics are not linked. In fact universal input has been a feature (often requested) before PFC became a requirement.

Additionally the NeoPower that THG has, is a preproduction sample. They really wanted one badly, so we sent them one letting them know that it was a preproduction sample. Does that change their results, I have no idea, but it is something to keep in mind.

I'm still waiting on those answers.

 

[rise]

what a load of crap that link is

 

[JJK80]

Originally posted by: AntecCSR

Additionally the NeoPower that THG has, is a preproduction sample. They really wanted one badly, so we sent them one letting them know that it was a preproduction sample. Does that change their results, I have no idea, but it is something to keep in mind.

I'm still waiting on those answers.

SilentPCReview.com got similar efficiency results than Tom's Hardware Guide

Antec NeoPower 480 PSU - SilentPCReview.com, TEST RESULTS
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article177-page4.html

"AC-to-DC Conversion EFFICIENCY was acceptable to excellent, varying more than most recent tested PSUs depending on power output. It was poor to mediocre at the <100W loads, but improved to 74~78% above 250W. As many desktop system will rarely draw even 150W, we have to say that the efficiency in normal use will only be modest."

 

[AntecCSR]

Originally posted by: JJK80
AntecCSR,


*Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) (Europe only)

European models have Active PFC, so do European models also have Universal input (100V-240V AC)?
European models haven't any 115/230 Volt selector switch?

*True Spec noise level 0f 21.3 dBA measured at an independent lab using ISO 7779 standard

Is that noise level measured under "low load"?

How much is noise level under "heavy load"?


*TruePower 2.0 430W, Output Specifications: 12V1=17A, 12V2=17=A, 5V=36A, 3.3V=28A

Can PSU give those maximum outputs at peaks (some seconds) or constantly?

Tested at low load. According to my PD at higher loads the test equipment itself gets too loud to accurately test the noise levels of the PSU.

The power output list for TPII are continuous current. there is no meaning to list the peak current because what system consume is the continous current.

The engineers also say that the effiecency has been improed, but I don't know in reference to what since the email I got was unclear.

AntecRep

 

[JJK80]

AntecCSR,

Thanks!

 

[Bad Dude]

Hey guys,
I just got the Antec TP2_550W. It says it has dual 12V rails but I have an AGP 6800GT. I wonder if the dual 12V rails only apply to the PCI-E power plugs or can use that standard 4 pin molex and still get dual split 12V for my video card and motherboard?

Thanks.

 

[Lazien]

I have the Neo Power 480 and it's been impressive to Me, I can't hear it running and it also won many awards....

I'd recommend it to anyone

 

[Bona Fide]

2-month bump? WHAT?

 

[legcramp]

Got mines truepower 2 550watt at newegg ofr 89 bucks.. too bad they went up now! lol.... anyways great psu.... with SOFTWARE readins.. speedfan/motherboard monitor... rails are 12.00 and 12.10 on speedfan and motherboard monitor... never dips anywhere below that.. 3.3 rail is also 3.3 always.... running a64 and 6800U btw.... I can't report the 5v raiul.. b/c my mobo doenst support that reading...but who cares about eh 5b rail! lol..... greta quiet psu... and I got it for the price of a 480watter too lol! gotta lvoe newegg.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

i have the TP 2.0 550. I got it at $110 and its amazing. I had so much power probs before now i can heavily OC without any drops in my 12v rail. Its quiet under load

 

[Merovingian]

Well, I gotta say I have been a big antec psu fan for awhile. I got into silence and now I like the phantom 500W PSU. Price is kinda high and based upon what I have read in other forums, the seasonic 430W is quite nice and very quiet.

Anybody know if seasonic is a solid PSU as well as quiet?

 

[rise]

Originally posted by: Bad Dude
Hey guys,
I just got the Antec TP2_550W. It says it has dual 12V rails but I have an AGP 6800GT. I wonder if the dual 12V rails only apply to the PCI-E power plugs or can use that standard 4 pin molex and still get dual split 12V for my video card and motherboard?

Thanks.

i emailed antec regarding how the rails are split. the 12v2 handles the cpu only and the 12v1 handles everything else.

 

[S Random]

TPII have been iffy at best, you'd be smarter stickin to forton enemerx pcp&c seasonic of the OCZ powerstream

 

[Bad Dude]

Originally posted by: rise4310

Originally posted by: Bad Dude
Hey guys,
I just got the Antec TP2_550W. It says it has dual 12V rails but I have an AGP 6800GT. I wonder if the dual 12V rails only apply to the PCI-E power plugs or can use that standard 4 pin molex and still get dual split 12V for my video card and motherboard?

Thanks.

i emailed antec regarding how the rails are split. the 12v2 handles the cpu only and the 12v1 handles everything else.

Thanks for the info dude.

 

[Bad Dude]

Originally posted by: S Random
TPII have been iffy at best, you'd be smarter stickin to forton enemerx pcp&c seasonic of the OCZ powerstream

Do you have a proof to back it up?

 

[rise]

Do you have a proof to back it up?

of course not

or excpect a link to the ocforums thread by larva. or "just what i've seen, many reports of problems"

 

[S Random]

larva and wolf are two people id bet my rig on when it comes to PSUs they know what they are talking about, the TPII is flawed and cant compete. there is overwhelming acceptence that my above listed companies are a better bet. for a mid range system i would say that a seasonic or forton blue strom would treat you well. but if you want a power hungry SLi rig then you'd be better off with a PCP&C or a Powerstream 520 (not 600 since those a dual rail)

antec imho is as of now not as great of a company as its repution brings it out to be, both in cases and in PSU i think that they are a mid range product priced as a high end.

 

[Algere]

Originally posted by: S Random
larva and wolf are two people id bet my rig on when it comes to PSUs they know what they are talking about, the TPII is flawed and cant compete. there is overwhelming acceptence that my above listed companies are a better bet. for a mid range system i would say that a seasonic or forton blue strom would treat you well. but if you want a power hungry SLi rig then you'd be better off with a PCP&C or a Powerstream 520 (not 600 since those a dual rail)

antec imho is as of now not as great of a company as its repution brings it out to be, both in cases and in PSU i think that they are a mid range product priced as a high end.

Bold statement considering that most of the PSUs on nVidia's SLI certified list are dual railed.