Troubleshooting computer power issues can be difficult, as the problem could originate with the power supply unit, or PSU, or the motherboard. Testing each component separately helps narrow down where ...

The Power Supply Unit (PSU) in your desktop computer is the beating heart of the system.Without power your computer is a paperweight, but just like a sudden heart attack can ruin your day, a worn-out ...

I'm going to be transferring most of the "guts" of my current PC to an FD Define R5 with a Seasonic X650 PSU (the former arrived last week, the latter just today). As it would be a rude surprise to ...

Thermaltake has introduced the Dr. Power III, a portable power supply tester that is compatible with the latest ATX12V v3.1 standard and includes a 12+4pin connector for testing high-power consumption ...

The Dr.Power III is a simple enough looking bit of kit, not unlike a stud finder, with a read-out display and a single button in the middle for operation. The button is multi-function, allowing you to ...

Do bad caps smoke, or is it more likely that something else is smoking? Should I replace 10v caps with 16 or 24v caps? After sitting for years, turned out the PSU on my old Vista machine's dead. Mobo ...

In the eTeknix office, we’re very fortunate to have an extremely advanced power supply load tester, but it has three main problems. Firstly, it weighs 150KG, secondly, it stands about 3 feet tall… ...