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Question about Thermaltake Smart PSU

Question about Thermaltake Smart PSU

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molpi123
Member
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08-31-2020, 01:04 AM
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Before I even start, I KNOW this is a cheap PSU, and I am aware there are better ones out there. Please don't lecture me about this budget decision because I already know. Not trying to be snarky, just don't waste your time telling me what a bad decision it is. I am fully aware and did so because of reasons.
I don't recall these power supplies coming with the black "flat" harness wires rather than ketchup and mustard inside a sleeve. Have I just forgotten, or they have always been this way? If not, when did they change?
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molpi123
08-31-2020, 01:04 AM #1

Before I even start, I KNOW this is a cheap PSU, and I am aware there are better ones out there. Please don't lecture me about this budget decision because I already know. Not trying to be snarky, just don't waste your time telling me what a bad decision it is. I am fully aware and did so because of reasons.
I don't recall these power supplies coming with the black "flat" harness wires rather than ketchup and mustard inside a sleeve. Have I just forgotten, or they have always been this way? If not, when did they change?

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Turtle_PvP
Junior Member
49
08-31-2020, 06:03 AM
#2
The Smart models were available in different versions, including a 24pin with colored wires and an SE version featuring all black cables. They were also flat cables. I encountered several projects where the power supply unit needed replacement, which also affected other components—sometimes damaging the client's motherboard and discrete GPU, despite using a GT730 GPU. Good luck with your PSU!
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Turtle_PvP
08-31-2020, 06:03 AM #2

The Smart models were available in different versions, including a 24pin with colored wires and an SE version featuring all black cables. They were also flat cables. I encountered several projects where the power supply unit needed replacement, which also affected other components—sometimes damaging the client's motherboard and discrete GPU, despite using a GT730 GPU. Good luck with your PSU!

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HatemKing
Junior Member
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09-01-2020, 03:09 AM
#3
I haven't experienced this before. Although they have a poor reputation, I haven't had any failures so far. Recently, I encountered a cheap refurbished EVGA white and it failed, but it was only $25 instead of the usual $41.
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HatemKing
09-01-2020, 03:09 AM #3

I haven't experienced this before. Although they have a poor reputation, I haven't had any failures so far. Recently, I encountered a cheap refurbished EVGA white and it failed, but it was only $25 instead of the usual $41.