How did I perform on this build?
How did I perform on this build?
Provided the 850W Be Quiet! model isn't in Power Zone 2 or System Power 10 Gold, it's acceptable. All remaining 850W Be Quiet units are Tier A.
I ended up with a Superflower Leadex III 850, and here's why: I won't bore you with the details, but I got it for an even trade! $99.95 I paid for the 750 Combat, and he gave me an even trade!
They resolved the problem, with independent labs such as hardwareOC using oscilloscopes to measure voltage directly. The readings in the safe range were confirmed, and no misinformation should be spread based solely on feelings.
You're wondering if it's connected to the Luke Savenije project.
There will always be products that fail, and you don't know how they were used before, particularly by an overclocker. You're not aware of all the details. I agree it's risky, and you really need to be sure you have the latest BIOS for Intel motherboards. But from what I've seen, the problem has been fixed.
It was his dedicated rig for streaming where reliability mattered most. He had been using under-volted boards since at least the 12900k, and had expressed concerns about the elevated default voltages from motherboard manufacturers, even before the problems became widely recognized.
All the challenges and the lack of proper handling by Intel made me hesitant, so I decided to upgrade my 12700k, even though I had hoped for a 14700k.
I don't believe it's a side project, as Luke's compilation on the PSUCultists site seems heavily skewed. It leans more toward Corsair while minimizing Seasonic. It also lacks detailed information about each PSU, such as ATX version, OEM, and topology.
SPL's compilation (not my own) offers a much richer detail and doesn't show any bias toward any brand or downplay specific ones.
Unfortunately, SPL's list misses some older PSUs, even though several listed models were released in 2010, like Seasonic M12II EVO or the G- and X-series. It would have been intriguing to see how those older units performed, but that's a concern because it's not advisable to purchase PSU platforms that are over a decade old.
In summary, SPL's compilation is the most comprehensive I've encountered so far, and it remains current.
Luke's list is quite outdated (about two years old) and doesn't cover any new releases. If there aren't good reviews for a PSU, it can still be found under the Full List tab.
I also found a video by JayZ discussing this topic, which you might find useful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFU5CgtOs_U