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Power Supply Corsair SF600 Platinum
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Just an FYI the warranty is still intact even if you remove warranty void if removed stickers as they are illegal. As long as the damage to the power supply is not caused by what you do, your fine. Just don't forget to plug the new fan in.
Hi guys,
Silverstonetek comically commented on my post on Jonnyguru forum, that the new Corsair SF600 Platinum will be fanless up to 180 watts.
(http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15955&page=2)
Do you guys agree that 180W is the fan-on threshold?
I like to use this SFX PSU in an Akitio Node Pro Thunderbolt 3 expansion box to drive an AMD Vega 64 GPU mostly in 2D mode, so power consumption should be somewhere in the range 80 to 200 watts. I just like the whole setup to be as silent as possible, preferrably all-off.
@teamet, what does it mean that the fan is "PWM controlled", how is this useful?
@Baal & @MultiDoc , you mention replacing the fan on the new SF600 Platinum could make it even more silent.
Could you please give me the product name and maybe buy URL for the very best one or two fans for this PSU?
Also, it's just open the PSU (when unplugged and uncharged), disconnect and unscrew old fan and mount and connect to its power connector, the new one right, that's it?
Thanks!
(Also posted the SF600 Platinum fanless wattage and fan model Q:s at http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?p=968187 and http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?p=968186 .)
Silverstonetek comically commented on my post on Jonnyguru forum, that the new Corsair SF600 Platinum will be fanless up to 180 watts.
(http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15955&page=2)
Do you guys agree that 180W is the fan-on threshold?
I like to use this SFX PSU in an Akitio Node Pro Thunderbolt 3 expansion box to drive an AMD Vega 64 GPU mostly in 2D mode, so power consumption should be somewhere in the range 80 to 200 watts. I just like the whole setup to be as silent as possible, preferrably all-off.
@teamet, what does it mean that the fan is "PWM controlled", how is this useful?
@Baal & @MultiDoc , you mention replacing the fan on the new SF600 Platinum could make it even more silent.
Could you please give me the product name and maybe buy URL for the very best one or two fans for this PSU?
Also, it's just open the PSU (when unplugged and uncharged), disconnect and unscrew old fan and mount and connect to its power connector, the new one right, that's it?
Thanks!
(Also posted the SF600 Platinum fanless wattage and fan model Q:s at http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?p=968187 and http://forum.corsair.com/forums/showthread.php?p=968186 .)
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In the same Thread Silverstone and jonnyguru mention that replacing your fan is not Ideal and not recommended:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showpost.php?p=151496&postcount=26
So its an Mod that isn't recomended to do. Do at your own risk and only if you know what you are doing (and it can be very risky!)
http://www.jonnyguru.com/forums/showpost.php?p=151496&postcount=26
So its an Mod that isn't recomended to do. Do at your own risk and only if you know what you are doing (and it can be very risky!)
Does anyone know anything about this listing?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/253791099848
It's hard to dismiss, as the seller seems to be pretty reputable. Was this PSU available to buy for a short period of time?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/253791099848
It's hard to dismiss, as the seller seems to be pretty reputable. Was this PSU available to buy for a short period of time?
I wish Corsair would say something about it. I don't mind the delay as much as I mind the lack of communication from an official source. That's been messing with my plans.
Mine too! I currently have my old ATX PSU sitting outside my ITX case as the SF600 Platinum is the only PSU I want. I tried the Silverstone SX650-G but the 'always on' fan just got on my nerves so I returned it. It's annoying if that 30th September date is accurate as that's another 6 weeks to wait!
I vaguely recall reading a forum post where a UK-based retailer received a small initial shipment, but had to return it at the request of the distributor. Combined with Corsair's deafening silence, I suspect there might have been a production issue. Perhaps this seller didn't get the memo?
Mine too! I currently have my old ATX PSU sitting outside my ITX case as the SF600 Platinum is the only PSU I want. I tried the Silverstone SX650-G but the 'always on' fan just got on my nerves so I returned it. It's annoying if that 30th September date is accurate as that's another 6 weeks to wait!
If it's any consolation, I have a non-modular ATX psu sitting outside of my case. It looks like some kind of evil octopus.
@Corsair Johan Any information to share regarding the status of the SF600 Plat?
I'm curious if anyone has taken a look at this and if it's considered reliable?
https://www.cybenetics.com/index.php?option=database&manfID=28&volts=1
If you filter by Form Factor you can see 5 tests in the database of the SF600 Platinum since April, the most recent being in July. I have no idea how the figures stack up against the OG SF600, but would anyone care to comment...?
You can download the full PDF on the site, but here are the fan noise levels (from the most recent test in July) which were of most interest to me, given all the complaints about the original when it was under load.
https://www.cybenetics.com/index.php?option=database&manfID=28&volts=1
If you filter by Form Factor you can see 5 tests in the database of the SF600 Platinum since April, the most recent being in July. I have no idea how the figures stack up against the OG SF600, but would anyone care to comment...?
You can download the full PDF on the site, but here are the fan noise levels (from the most recent test in July) which were of most interest to me, given all the complaints about the original when it was under load.
Hey guys I possibly have a dumb question -
Ive been planning on getting this psu for my sff build. But after preordering the new 2080Ti and checking Nvidia's website they recommend having a 650 watt psu... which is obviously 50 watts more than the SF600 offers. Should I consider going with the Silverstone's SX650 or will I be ok with the SF600?
Ive been planning on getting this psu for my sff build. But after preordering the new 2080Ti and checking Nvidia's website they recommend having a 650 watt psu... which is obviously 50 watts more than the SF600 offers. Should I consider going with the Silverstone's SX650 or will I be ok with the SF600?
you'll be fine, they always over rate in case people buy cheap PSUs.
Not a dumb question at all. I'm in the same boat, and am waiting for the benchmarks to come out to get a better idea of power consumption. But as Duality said above, they usually go over. So, fingers crossed!
IIRC, a few of the AIB 2080Ti cards list 600W as recommended. My bet is, 600W is enough for an out-of-the-box card. But, if you intend to overclock to the very last Hz (with watercooling), then it is likely to be not enough.
BTW, I suspect these 2080/2080Ti are going to be good overclockers when even Nvidia overclocks their FE as a selling point.
BTW, I suspect these 2080/2080Ti are going to be good overclockers when even Nvidia overclocks their FE as a selling point.
I don’t think that even with OC’ing an 8700k and a 2080 Ti to the max would be over 550 Watts.
I personally think they overrate these recommended wattage numbers for the guy who finds a minimum spec,not even bronze rated, rusty multi rail junkyard psu that claims the minimum spec to make sure it will run.
I personally think they overrate these recommended wattage numbers for the guy who finds a minimum spec,not even bronze rated, rusty multi rail junkyard psu that claims the minimum spec to make sure it will run.
There is widespread misunderstanding about PSU requirements. A top-rated 600W PSU is going to be MORE than enough even OC'ing. You'd easily get away with less without overclock. The caveat is that QUALITY of the PSU is far more significant... if you have high voltage ripple for example then that's going to be a potentially serious problem on a 600W cheap PSU vs a top end 500W. Manufacturers always recommend higher precisely because of this, as there are obviously many cheap quality PSUs on the market. The ability of a top end lower watt PSU will far exceed that of a low end higher watt. Plus you have to consider the fact that in average day to day tasks and even gaming, you will not be anywhere remotely near drawing max CPU and GPU power at the same time. It is game dependent to some degree, but even in demanding titles you won't come close. Just check on YouTube, there are many tests done with 7700K (and similar) with a 1080Ti, and draw barely exceeds 400W in the most demanding of games.
There are many people running top of the range systems, Intel and Ryzen, with a 1080Ti on 450W PSUs without any problems. You will not be chasing top-10 benchmark scores, but for most people that is not going to be a concern.
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Thanks for the reassurance everyone
I dont plan on overclocking anything at all. This machine im building now is mostly a workstation pc for CGI animation and raytrace rendering using Maya and Arnold - with occasional gaming. Waiting for Intel to announce the Basin Falls refresh for X299 before I go with the current gen.
