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This video of a power supply blowing up shows why you should never cheap out on your PSU
A video circulating on Reddit shows a VSP Megamax 750W power supply unit, manufactured by budget OEM Jiumeng, exploding and catching fire during testing. The incident highlights the risks of using cheap PSUs and the importance of investing in reliable components to prevent potential damage to computer hardware or even a house fire.
Super variants of the RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 have cropped up in Seasonic's PSU calculator, suggesting…
Seasonic's PSU calculator has listed potential 'Super' variants of Nvidia's RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5080 Super, RTX 5070 Ti Super, and RTX 5070 Super. These listings suggest increased power draw compared to their non-Super counterparts, fueling speculation about an upcoming refresh despite Nvidia's silence on the matter.
Corsair's range-topping AX1600i power supply gets some much-needed upgrades, including pin monitoring, proper GPU…
Corsair has updated its high-end AX1600i power supply unit with modern features, including dedicated 12V-2x6 sockets for newer GPUs and an integrated iCUE Link hub for software monitoring. The PSU has also been made more compact, now measuring 170mm in length, and features the Shift design with side-mounted connectors to improve case compatibility.
Excess often sells in the world of gaming PCs, but Asus' new 3000 W power supply makes little sense for even the…
Asus has released the ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 power supply unit, targeting the gaming PC market with an excessive 3000W capacity. While high-wattage PSUs exist for workstations, this unit is considered overkill for gaming setups, even with high-end components like the RTX 5090. The PSU includes gaming-centric features like an OLED display and voltage monitoring, but its overall necessity for gamers is questioned.
This beefy 850W Asus ROG Strix 80+ Platinum PSU is a third off from Amazon
Amazon UK is offering a 33% discount on the 850W Asus ROG Strix 80+ Platinum Power Supply Unit, bringing its price down to £120. This PSU features Platinum efficiency, GaN MOSFET technology for improved efficiency and lower temperatures, and is fully modular and PCIe 5.1/ATX 3.1 compliant. It is recommended for high-end gaming builds, supporting GPUs like the RTX 4070 Ti and RX 7900 XT, and potentially the RTX 4080.
Gigabyte describes its new PSU range as a 'Hardware Guardian', protecting your graphics card from melting and presumably fighting crime in its spare time
Gigabyte has launched its new Gaming Series of PSUs, marketed as 'Hardware Guardians' with T-Guard active thermal monitoring technology. These power supplies feature sensors to monitor 12V-2x6 connector temperatures and can reduce power to the GPU if abnormalities are detected, aiming to protect graphics cards. The range supports ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards and comes with a 10-year warranty.
Asus announces the ROG Equalizer: a new cable aimed at making melting GPU power connectors a thing of the past
Asus has announced the ROG Equalizer, a new power cable designed to prevent GPU power connector melting issues. The cable features balanced current delivery and a higher current draw rating than standard specifications. It will be bundled with certain Asus power supplies but is also compatible with other ATX3.1 PSUs.
Seasonic teases cherry blossom-themed Focus ATX 3.1 'Sakura' power supply
Seasonic is teasing a new cherry blossom-themed power supply unit called the Focus ATX 3.1 Sakura Limited Edition. This PSU will feature ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliance, 80 PLUS Gold certification, and a compact 140 mm depth, similar to its existing Focus GX ATX 3.1 model.
