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Tim S · 26th Sep 2008, 08:11

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...-sp-s850-psu/1

From its Tagan roots we have an inexpensive, yet powerful 850W power supply from Silver Power. We find out if it's a wolf in sheep's clothing or bit of bling strapped to a brick.

tonschk · 26th Sep 2008, 17:03

Excellent review , I agree the heatsink looks small but each heatsink have many thin fins to improve dissipation, I like also because is not modular , was better if made with the single rail configuration

Jokkocze · 26th Sep 2008, 21:18

Beware of Silver Power's psu's! We get Silver Power's various psu's alot at work (Komplett's returns department), and they've got a nasty habit of blowing up in your face. We get alot of them, and they're all pretty much the same. Some arent as loud as some others and some are worse.
They might be good when they're working, but they're a nightmare when they work. Do not buy!

Bindibadgi · 26th Sep 2008, 22:04

Interesting! How do they blow up? Which models exactly?

Jokkocze · 26th Sep 2008, 23:02

I've got no idea what the models are called, if they have any name at all, but we get their 500, 600 and 850w psu's. Usually 2 or so per day, but sometimes more and sometimes less.
Their blowing up quite dramatic, compared to others (that I've seen). There's usually one loud bang and then a few quiet ones, while there's sparks flying, or something else that's really bright, around inside the psu. It's not uncommon that the protective cover (really no idea what the case is called) gets electrified and shocks you when you try to switch it off. A guy got a quite powerful shock from one, and got some burns on his hands when he were shutting one off.
If there's anything else you're wondering, you're welcome to send me a pm instead

Tile · 27th Sep 2008, 00:28

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wbdog206 · 27th Sep 2008, 03:24

i have had more deer psu's drop dead on me
than any other brand!

Bindibadgi · 27th Sep 2008, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jokkocze

I've got no idea what the models are called, if they have any name at all, but we get their 500, 600 and 850w psu's. Usually 2 or so per day, but sometimes more and sometimes less.
Their blowing up quite dramatic, compared to others (that I've seen). There's usually one loud bang and then a few quiet ones, while there's sparks flying, or something else that's really bright, around inside the psu. It's not uncommon that the protective cover (really no idea what the case is called) gets electrified and shocks you when you try to switch it off. A guy got a quite powerful shock from one, and got some burns on his hands when he were shutting one off.
If there's anything else you're wondering, you're welcome to send me a pm instead

Wow, well thanks for your valuable input!

tonschk · 28th Sep 2008, 11:36

The Manufacturer is Tagan , I must check this info

Nanopoint · 30th Sep 2008, 09:57

Greetings all.

These comments made by Jokkocze are very odd, as compared to the amount of system builders who purchase SilverPower from us, we have had no complaints on quality of these power supplies and a returns rate of less than 1%.

Jokkocze has stated that the 500, 600 and 850w psu’s all fail, however the new series of SilverPower have only been on sale for the past month. The comments given do appear to be a direct attack to tarnish the brand name.

I can assure all readers who have a SilverPower psu or those whom are planning to buy a SilverPower that they have nothing to worry about, these are high quality products as you will see from previous & future reviews.

Bindibadgi · 30th Sep 2008, 11:00

Thank you for your input and a balancing of the opinion

26th Sep 2008, 08:11	#1
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26th Sep 2008, 21:18	#3
Jokkocze Hypermodder Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 815	Beware of Silver Power's psu's! We get Silver Power's various psu's alot at work (Komplett's returns department), and they've got a nasty habit of blowing up in your face. We get alot of them, and they're all pretty much the same. Some arent as loud as some others and some are worse. They might be good when they're working, but they're a nightmare when they work. Do not buy! __________________ Main rig: Intel C2D E8400 @ 3.91ghz \| 6GB Corsair Dominator \| EVGA GTX 280 SSC \| ASUS P5E \| 1x150gb Raptor & 3tb storage \| 550w Corsair PSU \| 2x Samsung T220 HTPC: Intel C2D E8400 \| 2GB Corsair XMS \| XFX 8800GT 512mb (Passive) \| ASUS P5Q-VM \| 4x1.5TB \| 550w Corsair PSU \| Sony 46V4500

26th Sep 2008, 22:04	#4
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,247	Interesting! How do they blow up? Which models exactly? __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

26th Sep 2008, 23:02	#5
Jokkocze Hypermodder Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 815	I've got no idea what the models are called, if they have any name at all, but we get their 500, 600 and 850w psu's. Usually 2 or so per day, but sometimes more and sometimes less. Their blowing up quite dramatic, compared to others (that I've seen). There's usually one loud bang and then a few quiet ones, while there's sparks flying, or something else that's really bright, around inside the psu. It's not uncommon that the protective cover (really no idea what the case is called) gets electrified and shocks you when you try to switch it off. A guy got a quite powerful shock from one, and got some burns on his hands when he were shutting one off. If there's anything else you're wondering, you're welcome to send me a pm instead __________________ Main rig: Intel C2D E8400 @ 3.91ghz \| 6GB Corsair Dominator \| EVGA GTX 280 SSC \| ASUS P5E \| 1x150gb Raptor & 3tb storage \| 550w Corsair PSU \| 2x Samsung T220 HTPC: Intel C2D E8400 \| 2GB Corsair XMS \| XFX 8800GT 512mb (Passive) \| ASUS P5Q-VM \| 4x1.5TB \| 550w Corsair PSU \| Sony 46V4500

27th Sep 2008, 00:28	#6
Tile Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 376	Deleted Last edited by Tile; 2nd Nov 2008 at 23:31.

26th Sep 2008, 17:03	#2
tonschk Modder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 58	Excellent review , I agree the heatsink looks small but each heatsink have many thin fins to improve dissipation, I like also because is not modular , was better if made with the single rail configuration

27th Sep 2008, 03:24	#7
wbdog206 Don't mind me. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the middle of nowhere Posts: 373	i have had more deer psu's drop dead on me than any other brand! __________________ Of all the things I have lost, I miss my mind the most.

28th Sep 2008, 11:36	#9
tonschk Modder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LONDON UK Posts: 58	The Manufacturer is Tagan , I must check this info

30th Sep 2008, 09:57	#10
Nanopoint What's a Dremel? Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	Greetings all. These comments made by Jokkocze are very odd, as compared to the amount of system builders who purchase SilverPower from us, we have had no complaints on quality of these power supplies and a returns rate of less than 1%. Jokkocze has stated that the 500, 600 and 850w psu’s all fail, however the new series of SilverPower have only been on sale for the past month. The comments given do appear to be a direct attack to tarnish the brand name. I can assure all readers who have a SilverPower psu or those whom are planning to buy a SilverPower that they have nothing to worry about, these are high quality products as you will see from previous & future reviews.

30th Sep 2008, 11:00	#11
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,247	Thank you for your input and a balancing of the opinion __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!