Searching for a Cybenetics document mentioning Tom's Hardware and EVGA SuperNova 650 P2.
Searching for a Cybenetics document mentioning Tom's Hardware and EVGA SuperNova 650 P2.
The article was composed nine years prior. I'm confirming this to ensure clarity regarding information access.
Yeah, I understand it's outdated. It looks odd that the data is just absent. Power supplies last a long time, and when searching for higher efficiency, lower wattage ones usually perform better. However, the market is shifting toward 750W and above as devices consume more power.
PSUs aren't eternal; they gradually lose performance. If you're focused on efficiency, opt for higher-rated units. Many people mix up efficiency ratings with overall quality, so we clarify: Info - Power Supply Efficiency Ratings (80 Plus) Often, when people seek help fixing a system, the initial inquiry is about the specifications of their setup—like the make and model of all installed parts. A common answer might be "750w Gold PSU," but this gives little real insight... forums. Recognized on wattage, this mainly stems from GPU needs. Not too long ago, 450w PSUs were a practical choice. Today, they're extremely rare.
Yeah and thank you Eximo for the ideas as well.
Really I'm looking for a PSU that can handle probably 250-300W to spin up a lot of hard drives and run a Ryzen 4-5th gen CPU for a home NAS server. I don't want to drop super low and use something like a PicoPSU because of those needs.
The issue is that if the server is idling / running on very low C states a lot of the time, I don't want a PSU that is 60% efficient @ 20w. Ideally, I am looking for a PSU over 80% efficient at 20w. Although I could get a titanium 1000W PSU or something, 90% efficiency at 10% is still 100w and it often drops off severely before that mark.
I have seen that a couple models of the Corsair RM550x actually hit this mark that I am looking for, but others have realized that as well, and they are very hard to find now. I am considering the SuperNova 650 P2 (albeit old) it's very well built and it's not like I'm going to be stressing it by any means.
There is a resource available that helps locate suitable PSUs for your requirements. Check it out here: https://www.clearesult.com/80plus/manufa...V-Internal