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Testing PC Power Supplies, part 2

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This video is part 2, describes and illustrates how to properly 'Test' and validate Personal Computer Power Supplies. The focus of this part will be a couple more helpful hints, and a demonstration of actually using the New Thermaltake Dr. Power III PSU testing unit. Thanks for watching. Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video) 0:00 Introduction to Testing PC Power Supplies, part 2 0:45 Additional Power Supply Testing Suggestions 3:51 Using a 'Thermaltake Dr. Power Testing' when testing a PSU 6:18 Special Features and Precautions regarding the PCIe 12+4P cable connectors 9:43 Using the Dr. Power III 'Auto Scan' mode 11:22 Conclusion of Testing PC Power Supplies, part 2 Note: I have NOT received any sponsorship for using the products shown in this video. However, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, when these links are used: Thermaltake Dr. Power III ATX Power Supply Tester/Support up to ATX12V v3.1 with PCIe 12+4pin Connector/Voltage Output for +12V, +5V, +3.3V, and +5Vsb, AC-069-OO1NAN-A1 https://amzn.to/4kHOSWm NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1 - Fully Modular Low-Noise PC Gaming Power Supply - 1200 Watts - 80 Plus Gold - 12V-2x6 Connector - Zero Fan Mode - 100% Japanese Capacitors – Black https://amzn.to/4qKcB9K Please subscribe to my Channel, and click ‘Like’, if you find this video useful. I will endeavor to answer any and all questions posted for any of my videos as quickly as I possibly can. If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be reached on Email at: PE4Doers@gmail.com , or on Twitter (X) @PE4Doers, or Instagram @PE4Doers. Or on a more professional basis, through LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrrivera/ #PCPowerSupplyUnits #PCPower #PE4Doers

About This Video

In part 2 of my PC power supply testing series, I walk through a few extra, practical suggestions that help you validate a PSU the right way—without guessing and without turning your build into a science experiment. The big idea is simple: a PSU can “turn on” and still be a problem, so I focus on checking the rails you actually care about (+12V, +5V, +3.3V, and +5Vsb) and watching for anything that looks unstable or out of spec before you trust it with expensive hardware. Then I demonstrate using the Thermaltake Dr. Power III PSU tester, including how I hook it up, what the readouts mean, and how I use its Auto Scan mode to speed up basic validation. I also spend time on special precautions around the newer PCIe 12+4-pin / 12V-2x6 style GPU power connectors—because that cable is absolutely not where you want to get careless. If you’re building or troubleshooting a PC and you want a fast, repeatable way to sanity-check a power supply, this video shows the workflow I use and the things I pay attention to before I call a PSU “good.”

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