PSU Tester

telecomops101

Any suggestons on a good PSU tester? Looking to purchase an all in one tester.

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ally_uk

Do you mean testing the PSU for electrical safety?

Or actually checking if the PSU powers on?

If the first then invest in a PAT tester

If you want to just test your PSU for power then hook it up to a old mother board and short the power pins using a screwdriver if the PSU is working then you will hear the fans spin up on the CPU job done

telecomops101

I am looking to test the power supply voltages: 5v,12v,3.3v...

royal

Here's a list of psu testers:
http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l3/g11/c28/s88/list/p1/Power_Supplies-Accessories-PSU_Testers-Page1.html

You can also get a voltimeter. Here's an instructional posts on how to use a volimeter to test psu voltages:
http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showthread.php?t=137886

This post contains the image that shows what voltages the power adapter (p2 adapter) should have:
http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic55506.html

TheShadow

I assume that you want one that tests under load and gives you a go/no go indication.

Thermaltake makes a cheap one with indicators and sound. And there is another that gives a digital readout. You Can find both here mail order and other places

http://www.crazypc.com/products/powersupplies/powersupplies.htm#accessories

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