I recently purchased that PSU (see title) but when I got the box I noticed on the box it says "atx 3.0" and "pcie 5.0"
I then noticed that the cable provided (600w) is a 2x 8pin to 12+4 pin connector (the 2x 8pin has two empty chambers so its effectively a weird kind of 2x 6pin to 12+4 pin)
I chose this psu because it is highly rated on cybenetic list and seems to be given a recommendation rating here on hwbusters. There is NO NATIVE 12v 2x6 pin connector on the back of the PSU. On the manufacturer website it says the cable is rated for 200% transient power spikes (they claim even higher) but after inspecting the cables and the psu, I feel like this one can't do more than 150% (which is still decent)
Anyhow, I spoke with some geek friends of mine and they disagree amongst themselves. Some say I should just keep the psu and not worry and others say "since you're spending this much money on an rtx 5090 centered system, might as well buy a psu with the native 12v 2x6pin connector, and make sure its actually branded atx 3.1...."
What do you guys think?
Here's a link to the product page of the psu in question:
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the cable is the same, there is no change there. The PSU is fine!
@crmaris thanks. I also noticed the 600w cable is rated for maximum 80c temp
that seems a bit low to me 😐
Normally, it is 105 °C, the connector. The cable's insulation can vary. The pins are the ones that get hot and create problems.
one last question:
max wattage aside, which one is better?
SF-1300F14XG
or
SF-1200F14XP
(theyre both super flower leadex vii power supplies)
Please check the best PSUs article. I don't even remember. I will look at it to reply.
