AVALON batch 3 PSU ?

[2weiX]

Hiya,

wondering if the specs (ideally: item# of amazon or similar) for the PSU required for running the 4-module AVALON were floating around somewhere.

[zedicus]

good question! Specs for both 3-4 module would be nice!

[punin]

I would recommend an OCZ ZX 1000 W. Affordable and good quality, fully modular. Got 9.5 review score on johnnyguru.com

[2weiX]

too bad bitcoinstore doesnt carry that ^__^

[GodfatherBond]

I would recommend an OCZ ZX 1000 W. Affordable and good quality, fully modular. Got 9.5 review score on johnnyguru.com

Have you tested that with Avalon?
Anyone knows if Antec High Current Pro 1200W Power Supply works fine?
Is there any "official list" of Avalon compatible PSUs ?
 

[zedicus]

exactly official list would be nice! Im trying to coordinate a purchase and i hear there is a customs issue! ?
might not even matter for me i have to wait till the am to do a cash drop..

[grue]

exactly official list would be nice! Im trying to coordinate a purchase and i hear there is a customs issue! ?
might not even matter for me i have to wait till the am to do a cash drop..

750 will definitely be enough for the 3 module one

[seldon]

The wiki says 650W PSU on 240V for 3 modules imho.

Since PSU run with more efficiency near 100% load I plan to buy 650-700W Platinum for mine.

[Rampion]

Do you think this would be good enough for a 3 modules Avalon?

http://www.alternate.es/html/product/Thermaltake/SMART_M650W/914448/?

[shmadz]

Do you think this would be good enough for a 3 modules Avalon?

http://www.alternate.es/html/product/Thermaltake/SMART_M650W/914448/?

Personally have not had a good experience with thermaltake psu (just a personal experience, small sample size, take it for what it's worth)

PSU's that I'm happy with?

Enermax - all models - never had a problem or a failure with any Enermax psu. (sample size=more than 20, this is what I buy when building a system for a friend)

Corsair - HX-1000 - been running 3 7970's non-stop for more than a year now on my main system, i.e. the one I'm typing on right now. (note, this is the only corsair PSU I've ever bought, pretty sure they just re-brand PSU from other manufacturers so other models might be inferior)

Silverstone Strider Gold 1200W - the only silverstone product I've ever bought, terribly underutilized atm - planning to find a new home in my avalon, if/when it arrives. (silverstone has a very good reputation, just not as readily available in my area)

*edit with some questions of my own*

- do the modules pull from the 12V rail? (assuming yes)
- how many connectors per module? (assuming 2X6 pin each, or do they require the 8 pin ones?)

[Entropy-uc]

Buy a gold model for power efficiency.  And buy one rated at least 25% over your expected demand.  Both efficiency and reliability drop as you get closer to the rated power of the PSU.

And if you are tempted by a cheap one, make sure to buy a spare.

[dust]

Since PSU run with more efficiency near 100% load I plan to buy 650-700W Platinum for mine.

This isn't true.  PC PSUs are generally most efficient when loaded 50-80%.


Image source: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Understanding-the-80-Plus-Certification/742

[lukestokes]

Can someone from Avalon chime in? That's probably asking a lot. I'd normally think a power supply is a power supply, but this is custom stuff and it's been a long time since I built my own towers. Knowing exactly which model is best would be great to know.

Thanks!

[Entropy-uc]

Can someone from Avalon chime in? That's probably asking a lot. I'd normally think a power supply is a power supply, but this is custom stuff and it's been a long time since I built my own towers. Knowing exactly which model is best would be great to know.

Thanks!

Seriously, why did you buy it without a power supply if you don't have enough technical knowledge to spec. one out?

[dogie]

Can someone from Avalon chime in? That's probably asking a lot. I'd normally think a power supply is a power supply, but this is custom stuff and it's been a long time since I built my own towers. Knowing exactly which model is best would be great to know.

Thanks!

Seriously, why did you buy it without a power supply if you don't have enough technical knowledge to spec. one out?

He does have enough technical knowledge. However he is asking for ADVICE from those who have more up to date model knowledge.

He knows:
He needs a PSU
He needs an ATX layout PSU
He needs a high eff PSU
He needs a 700>W PSU
but he wants to know if anyone has any recommendations or known to work [should be all] when powering his $6000 PC.

[Entropy-uc]

Can someone from Avalon chime in? That's probably asking a lot. I'd normally think a power supply is a power supply, but this is custom stuff and it's been a long time since I built my own towers. Knowing exactly which model is best would be great to know.

Thanks!

Seriously, why did you buy it without a power supply if you don't have enough technical knowledge to spec. one out?

He does have enough technical knowledge. However he is asking for ADVICE from those who have more up to date model knowledge.

He knows:
He needs a PSU
He needs an ATX layout PSU
He needs a high eff PSU
He needs a 700>W PSU
but he wants to know if anyone has any recommendations or known to work [should be all] when powering his $6000 PC.

And he has been told the answer 5 times now.  But he wants to waste Avalon's time by getting another answer from them.

So to make it dead simple:

Buy a top quality Gold rated PSU rated at LEAST 25% higher than the power required by the Avalon you ordered.

Go to Anandtech or 100 other hardware enthusiast sites and do your research.

[BitSyncom]

In the next newsletter there will be a listed of officially tested PSUs. ( as well as on the wiki )

did not get a chance to post this as of yet, but we do have it.

[lukestokes]

Can someone from Avalon chime in? That's probably asking a lot. I'd normally think a power supply is a power supply, but this is custom stuff and it's been a long time since I built my own towers. Knowing exactly which model is best would be great to know.

Thanks!

Seriously, why did you buy it without a power supply if you don't have enough technical knowledge to spec. one out?

He does have enough technical knowledge. However he is asking for ADVICE from those who have more up to date model knowledge.

He knows:
He needs a PSU
He needs an ATX layout PSU
He needs a high eff PSU
He needs a 700>W PSU
but he wants to know if anyone has any recommendations or known to work [should be all] when powering his $6000 PC.

And he has been told the answer 5 times now.  But he wants to waste Avalon's time by getting another answer from them.

So to make it dead simple:

Buy a top quality Gold rated PSU rated at LEAST 25% higher than the power required by the Avalon you ordered.

Go to Anandtech or 100 other hardware enthusiast sites and do your research.

I wasn't trying to waste anyone's time, and I think it's a completely valid thing to make abundantly clear. I write software. I don't build my own computers any more. I used to and can remember buying multiple power supplies over the years. I always thought they were basically interchangeable as long as the wattage was correct. The different details mentioned so far made me think otherwise in this case.

I could do all kinds of research, but I'd prefer to hear directly from the manufacturer (which we now will). If someone turns one on to find it not working and didn't follow the manufacturer's specific advice, they'd be at fault, not the manufacturer.

As to why I didn't include the power supply, I saw something about potential problems in customs. Delayed delivery didn't sound like a good thing.

[fatpan]

yesterday,I bought Corsair TX 750w. I want try it on 3card avalon

But failed

fans run once,and stop work. Light is red :-(

I think it is about PowerGood single?

[shmadz]

yesterday,I bought Corsair TX 750w. I want try it on 3card avalon

But failed

fans run once,and stop work. Light is red :-(

I think it is about PowerGood single?

sorry to hear the bad news. haven't heard of or researched that model. quick assumption, probably dual rail, probably can't handle 2 cards *edit = modules* on the same rail.

My advice to anyone buying a PSU for avalon (or even for normal computer) -- DON'T CHEAP OUT! I don't care if it's twice the price, After 2 PSU failures (second one blew the motherboard) I will never buy cheap PSU again.