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RE: Pico PSU suggestions. - bluray - 2012-05-06 22:14
(2012-05-05 20:49)eskro Wrote: weird that another member here had trouble with the A8-3850 and his 120W Power Brick.Sometime, it is not the power brick. It could have a weak PSU......
Unlike other PSU, PiCo rated lower than its peak.......it's a brilliant idea....
(2012-05-06 22:00)jaochoo Wrote: I will use this thread since it's related to the topic of PicoPSU:It's depending on your CPU....
I am currently planning my first HTPC build and came across the topic of PicoPSU. The concept sounds tempting because of less heat and noise in the case. Can I use a PicoPSU with any HTPC build? How can I determine whether I can use a PicoPSU and which one (I understand there are 120, 150, etc.)?
RE: Pico PSU suggestions. - Mick1152 - 2012-05-06 23:41
Nevermind, didn't see blu's post
RE: Pico PSU suggestions. - KraziJoe - 2012-05-07 14:51
I have yet to have any problems. Granted I have not watched much but I did stress it for about 60 minutes on Friday and found no errors not any power issues.
RE: Pico PSU suggestions. - bluray - 2012-05-07 15:54
(2012-05-07 14:51)KraziJoe Wrote: I have yet to have any problems. Granted I have not watched much but I did stress it for about 60 minutes on Friday and found no errors not any power issues.If you really want to stress it, you can try to watch a blu-ray movie in full 1080P video and bitstreaming HD audio while transcoding blu-ray movie (using HandBrake) in the background......
RE: Pico PSU suggestions. - KraziJoe - 2012-05-07 16:08
(2012-05-07 15:54)bluray Wrote:(2012-05-07 14:51)KraziJoe Wrote: I have yet to have any problems. Granted I have not watched much but I did stress it for about 60 minutes on Friday and found no errors not any power issues.If you really want to stress it, you can try to watch a blu-ray movie in full 1080P video and bitstreaming HD audio while transcoding blu-ray movie (using HandBrake) in the background......
But why would I do that? This is a viewing only machine. I have my work horse in the other room that does the rest...
RE: Pico PSU suggestions. - bluray - 2012-05-07 16:31
(2012-05-07 16:08)KraziJoe Wrote:Just in case you want to stress it, and your APU is capable of doing these tasks with ease......(2012-05-07 15:54)bluray Wrote:(2012-05-07 14:51)KraziJoe Wrote: I have yet to have any problems. Granted I have not watched much but I did stress it for about 60 minutes on Friday and found no errors not any power issues.If you really want to stress it, you can try to watch a blu-ray movie in full 1080P video and bitstreaming HD audio while transcoding blu-ray movie (using HandBrake) in the background......
But why would I do that? This is a viewing only machine. I have my work horse in the other room that does the rest...
RE: Pico PSU suggestions. - KraziJoe - 2012-05-07 21:16
Some of the pics...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/krazijoe/sets/72157629625034816/
And the case is quiet...VERY quiet...
RE: Pico PSU suggestions. - Beer40oz - 2012-05-08 07:32
Cool KraziJoe you basically made it into a 300-65.....
Why did not you buy a 300-65 from start?
Nice to know the Pico fits in there......
Nice job.....
Very quiet huh? what are your RPM's? I get 800-920 steady
RE: Pico PSU suggestions. - KraziJoe - 2012-05-08 14:09
(2012-05-08 07:32)Beer40oz Wrote: Cool KraziJoe you basically made it into a 300-65.....
Why did not you buy a 300-65 from start?
Nice to know the Pico fits in there......
Nice job.....
Very quiet huh? what are your RPM's? I get 800-920 steady
Because I built and then as I added more I figured it out...
RE: Pico PSU suggestions. - eskro - 2012-05-09 02:59
(2012-05-06 22:00)jaochoo Wrote: I will use this thread since it's related to the topic of PicoPSU:
I am currently planning my first HTPC build and came across the topic of PicoPSU. The concept sounds tempting because of less heat and noise in the case. Can I use a PicoPSU with any HTPC build? How can I determine whether I can use a PicoPSU and which one (I understand there are 120, 150, etc.)?
yes u can use a PicoPSU with any HTPC build.
u just need to buy the correct one.
example, check for power consumption reviews.
like we know that a quad-core A8-3870K APU can be handled by a 102W PSU.