PC Power & Cooling 1kw Turbo-Cool TC1KW PSU
Testing
Published: 19th May 2006 | Source: PC Power & Cooling | Price: |
In order for the results from all current and future PSU reviews to remain fair and comparable, Overclock3D uses a custom built Power Supply load stress tester.
The tester is capable of placing loads on the following rails:
+3.3v - 20a Load
+5.0v - 20a Load
+12v1 - 10a Load
+12v2 - 10a Load
+12v3 - 10a Load
+12v4 - 10a Load
(or 40a on a single +12v rail)
The results are collected from a Mastech MAS-345 Multimeter which logs its readings via RS232 to a PC.
Here we see some outstanding results from the Turbo-Cool 1kw. There was absolutely no voltage fluctuation on the +3.3v rail and only a 0.02v fluctuation on the +5v rail. This is without doubt the best results I have seen from a power supply tested by OC3D yet.
The trend continues with the Turbo-Cool 1kw breezing through our load tests with only small voltage fluctuations of around 0.05v. I am simply amazed by the amount of power this unit has and its excellent voltage regulation.
This power supply is clearly perfect for any server system or desktop PC with voltage sensitive PCI-E cards.
Temperature Testing
A new introduction to the OC3D power supply testing procedures is the testing of heat put into the case by the unit.
Quite often, the cooling methods employed by some manufacturers are inadequate, and result in heat from the power supply finding its way back into your case.
The OC3D Temperature Tester involves placing the power supply into a standard ATX case, and measuring temperatures at various places around the power supply after 30 minutes at idle and full load on the OC3D PSU Tester.
This power supply is clearly perfect for any server system or desktop PC with voltage sensitive PCI-E cards.
Temperature Testing
A new introduction to the OC3D power supply testing procedures is the testing of heat put into the case by the unit.
Quite often, the cooling methods employed by some manufacturers are inadequate, and result in heat from the power supply finding its way back into your case.
The OC3D Temperature Tester involves placing the power supply into a standard ATX case, and measuring temperatures at various places around the power supply after 30 minutes at idle and full load on the OC3D PSU Tester.
Ambient: Room temperature taken approx 10ft away from testing equipment.
In: Temperature taken 5" away from the PSU ventilation grill inside the case.
Out: Temperature taken 5" away from the PSU fan at the back of the case.
We can see here that the temperature inside the case compared to ambient varies by 1.3°C. This would imply that the cooling method used inside the Turbo-Cool is very effective at removing the heat from the PSU's components and expelling the heat out of the back of the case.
Noise Testing
At present Overclock3D doesn't have the correct equipment to reproduce accurate stats on the dBA output, so for the moment you will have to rely on my ear :)
Right from the word go the fan installed in the Turbo-Cool was clearly audible. Comparing the noise with some fans installed in my machine, I would say that the noise emitted was around 34dBA.
Under load the noise didn't appear to increase by much, which would suggest that the fan has been set to a speed capable of cooling the unit under most load conditions.
Check back on this review at a later date for professional noise level testing results.
In: Temperature taken 5" away from the PSU ventilation grill inside the case.
Out: Temperature taken 5" away from the PSU fan at the back of the case.
We can see here that the temperature inside the case compared to ambient varies by 1.3°C. This would imply that the cooling method used inside the Turbo-Cool is very effective at removing the heat from the PSU's components and expelling the heat out of the back of the case.
Noise Testing
At present Overclock3D doesn't have the correct equipment to reproduce accurate stats on the dBA output, so for the moment you will have to rely on my ear :)
Right from the word go the fan installed in the Turbo-Cool was clearly audible. Comparing the noise with some fans installed in my machine, I would say that the noise emitted was around 34dBA.
Under load the noise didn't appear to increase by much, which would suggest that the fan has been set to a speed capable of cooling the unit under most load conditions.
Check back on this review at a later date for professional noise level testing results.
Most Recent Comments
I want one....now 
Was this frags?
And can i have the sitcker?
And can i have the sitcker?
No and No 
This PSU was supplied directly from PCP&C
This PSU was supplied directly from PCP&C
As all of our review samples are - it comes straight from the manufacturer
Yes we do indeed
Yeppers
I can say that I have never seen a PSU as stable as my pc p&c 1kw. It hardly varies at all. I have completely loaded the thing up before with 6 dvd burners, 10 hds, 2 7900gtxs, my venus, 8x120mm fans, 4x80mm fans, and all wc stuff without even the slightest hiccup. It is massive though and doesn't fit in some cases. ok most cases The fact that there is only one FDD power adapter is a down fall with DFI mobos and probably one of my only gripes against the psu. Overall I LOVE THIS PSU!
The fact that there is only one FDD power adapter is a down fall with DFI mobos and probably one of my only gripes against the psu. Overall I LOVE THIS PSU!The PSU rules, plain and simple, it powers through all competition!
looks like a good psu but nothing i would buy.
waste of money on a midrange setup
would probably fit my case if i move my dvdburner to the bottom cage.
waste of money on a midrange setup
would probably fit my case if i move my dvdburner to the bottom cage.
Good to hear that owners of this PSU share my views on it overall
Great review mate... It's the only PSU I'd put in a new build. Mine was so outrageously awesome that I'd never think twice about owning one or trying something different.
Yes, the price tag is definately up there for a power supply... But no other PSU can supply the power that this monster can. And it does it with ease.
PCP&C FTW! :bow:
Yes, the price tag is definately up there for a power supply... But no other PSU can supply the power that this monster can. And it does it with ease.
PCP&C FTW! :bow:
Excellent review Jim
Cheers lads
Nice review man!
And Grr at you! 
And Grr at you!
OMG! I'd be happy just to be on their site but being the first listing? WOOT WOOT! 
Mad props to Jim and Kemp! 
Mad props to Jim and Kemp! Quote:
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Originally Posted by name='WC Annihilus'
but being the first listing?
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hooray!wow on top of everyone, even magazines...very well done!
Congratz mate!! That's awesome, and a HUGE step in the right direction for OC3D.
The only thing I might suggest, is that the logo u give out to people to use on their page such as the one PCP&C used, is to add the url to our site somewhere
The only thing I might suggest, is that the logo u give out to people to use on their page such as the one PCP&C used, is to add the url to our site somewhere
That was their decision not ours. I think they SHOULD link to our review but I dunno....
Yeah it would have been nice to have a link to our site for the review - but if you look at the other reviews, they are all copied on to their site.
Not sure why, maybe so it doesn't get lost or changed... But hey its their perogative
Not sure why, maybe so it doesn't get lost or changed... But hey its their perogative
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