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Message 1600436 - Posted: 13 Nov 2014, 0:18:12 UTC

I would like some HONEST opinions on a: Coolmax ZU-900B 900W 80 Plus Bronze ATX12V 2.3/EPS12V 2.91 Power Supply w/ Active PFC

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Message 1600438 - Posted: 13 Nov 2014, 0:27:53 UTC

It has all the important features so I think it's a good buy
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Message 1600489 - Posted: 13 Nov 2014, 3:28:27 UTC

There are some things I find surprising for a 900W PSU
- It only has an 80Plus Bronze certification. Gold certification gives 5-7% increase in efficiency.
- There are 4 PCIe connectors in a 2 6+2-pin & 2 6-pin configuration. I would have expected at least 4 6+2-pin connectors.
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Message 1600657 - Posted: 13 Nov 2014, 15:49:11 UTC

Read the reviews at NewEgg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159131

It seems there are various levels of success.

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Message 1600753 - Posted: 13 Nov 2014, 19:59:10 UTC - in response to Message 1600657.  

Read the reviews at NewEgg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159131

It seems there are various levels of success.

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How about this one Steve?


Rosewill PHOTON Series PHOTON-850 850W Continuous @40°C,80 PLUS Gold Certified, Full Modular Design, Single +12V Rail,ATX12V ...
Model #:PHOTON-850
Item #:N82E16817182324

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Message 1600815 - Posted: 13 Nov 2014, 23:10:38 UTC - in response to Message 1600753.  

Rosewill PHOTON Series PHOTON-850 850W Continuous @40°C,80 PLUS Gold Certified, Full Modular Design, Single +12V Rail,ATX12V ...
Model #:PHOTON-850
Item #:N82E16817182324

I have gone over exclusively to the Rosewill Gold's (at the 450 watt level), after having bought only Seasonic for several years. Both are very efficient, but the Rosewills are a better buy these days. I now have four of them, with the oldest being almost two years old, with no problems.
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Message 1600817 - Posted: 13 Nov 2014, 23:14:20 UTC - in response to Message 1600815.  

Rosewill PHOTON Series PHOTON-850 850W Continuous @40°C,80 PLUS Gold Certified, Full Modular Design, Single +12V Rail,ATX12V ...
Model #:PHOTON-850
Item #:N82E16817182324

I have gone over exclusively to the Rosewill Gold's (at the 450 watt level), after having bought only Seasonic for several years. Both are very efficient, but the Rosewills are a better buy these days. I now have four of them, with the oldest being almost two years old, with no problems.


Thanks Jim...The specs on that PS looked good to me.

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