Fortron 530 watt PS

[Tedinde]

Stumbled across something i was looking for in OC fourms

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.p...19#post2416319

Maxvla in that forum and a member here. has one of these supplies, i've got one that wont be here till monday, My ttgi just cant hold the 3.3v above 4ghz without it dropping to below 3v.

Notice the adjustable pots 5 total, 2 are for fans, the others are for 5,12, and 3.3v. Easy to get to. A nice slot cut in the top of the supply would be an easy mod and easy adjustments, or moving the board to get to it easier is probably and option too.

I need 3.5v+ for my ram to kick ass. My ANTEC or TTGI cant handle it. Tired a fortron 350 a couple weeks ago and seems better than either or my previous listed.

andthe fortron 350 is heavier than both my antec and ttgi

Some pics here posted with Maxvla's permission he took.

Thanks again Maxvla

[Tedinde]

More pics

[Maxvla]

not a problem Tedinde

[Aldus]

I have that psu but dont know which pots adjust which rails. Care to enlighten me ?

[STEvil]

Saaya has a Fortron 350, and I have a Fortron 530 comming soon.. 8-)

I had a HIPRO 200w that ran better than my Antec 400w smartpower and Enermarx 430w whisper, but sadly it died from being overloaded... the guts looked the exact same as in those pics 8-)

Cant wait for it, gonna put a blue led fan in mine and probably drill holes for access to the pots

[Maxvla]

Originally posted by Aldus
I have that psu but dont know which pots adjust which rails. Care to enlighten me ?

i'm no psu guru. i just buy good units and use them.

i've never adjusted the pots on this psu so i'm not sure. for that matter i've never adjusted the pots on any psu cause i never needed to.

how far should i turn these to see which one is which? i've got a caseless rig up and running at the moment i could use to figure this out.

[Maxvla]

i've got it all setup. i guess i can adjust these on the fly while monitoring it in bios?

[Maxvla]

ok.. well 4 of the 5 work and the 5th... i'm not sure what it does or if it was incorrectly hooked up.

i've got mad paint skillz so here you guys go all color coordinated..

Red = 3.3v
Blue = 5v?? (non working)
Fushia = 12v
Green = 2 fan controllers (very small adjustment at idle.. perhaps alot more noticeable at higher temp)



Stock readings via Shuttle AK39 KT400 mobo:

3.3v = 3.29 rock solid
5v = 5.02-5.05
12v = 12.01-12.05

max settings:

3.3v = 3.77+ (didn't want to go any higher :o)
5v = ?? (5.05 is the highest it was at any point in my adjustments)
12v = 12.28

3.3v rail is rock solid on this psu. 5v is pretty stable. 12v is pretty jumpy. when i had it cranked up all the way it would jump around from 12.18-12.28. stock setting it would jump from 12.01-12.05.

i'm not sure why the one pot didn't change anything. anyone got a clue?

[Tedinde]

I've got a few fortron 350's been using them on customers computers, tired of all the generic dead supplies after a few months.

[Maxvla]

Originally posted by Tedinde
I've got a few fortron 350's been using them on customers computers, tired of all the generic dead supplies after a few months.

i lucked into buying 4 sparkle 350's for 15 each shipped damn good psu's. i've powered a 2.4b @ 3.5 stable along with the normal complement of drives, video, etc on one.

[Aldus]

Thanks Im going to play with the rails tommorow. Gotta get everything ready for uberbenching session.

[Tedinde]

Originally posted by Aldus
Thanks Im going to play with the rails tommorow. Gotta get everything ready for uberbenching session.

mine should be here monday. You have one of these Aldus??

[Tedinde]

Also Maxvla look down on the main circuit board at the bottom if there are anymore pots on the main board of the PS.

Been getting the 350's from dealsonic.com for folding rigs, and customer replacements

http://www.dealsonic.com/fohiqat35atp.html These things are heavier than the Antecs and TTGI's and hold the volts better than both my 550's. And all 3 pots adjustable. Dam $19 without shipping.




$74 shipped isnt too bad for the 530

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1

Seems there's a 550watt version too.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1

It's no PCpowerandcooling. But im going to put it 2nd, And i've tried every brand, enermax,antec,powmax,ttgi,etc and had a PCpower 425watter also.

[Maxvla]

i'll check after work today. gotta run

[Jeff]

Red = 3.3v adjustment
Blue = overvolt adjustment
Fushia = +5v/+12v adjustment
Green = overvolt adjustment

That's how I see it. The overvolt adjustments are for the +3.3v, +5v, and +12v rails. It's the voltage where the PS will kick off.

+3.3v max ~ 3.8v
+5.0v max ~ 5.4v
+12.0v max ~ 14.0v

Those are my findings at least.

[sandman]

The 550watt version is for servers unfortunatly.

In the OC classies there's one for cheap though.

[Aldus]

Originally posted by Tedinde
mine should be here monday. You have one of these Aldus??

Yep. Ive had it for a while just never got to play with the pots.

[King_of_qb]

any one kno where a place accepts paypal where i can get one?

[Techmasta]

Hmmm I was thinking about getting a ttgi to replace my 420w channel well but if these fortrons are what you guys say they are maybe I'll give them a try.

[Tedinde]

Originally posted by sandman
The 550watt version is for servers unfortunatly.

In the OC classies there's one for cheap though.

Your right, i need to read closer!!!

[Tedinde]

Originally posted by King_of_qb
any one kno where a place accepts paypal where i can get one?

Just get you a Paypal Debit/mastercard. as long as you have money in there it will work. Unless your under 18 or something.

[King_of_qb]

yea i am

[Aldus]

Well I dont need to adjust any it looks like.

12v @ 12.20
5v @ 5.17
3.3v @ 3.43

All under 100% load running prime95 measured with a multimeter at 3.3vdimm 245fsb.

Great power supply for the money.

[XtremepH]

Originally posted by King_of_qb
yea i am

don't worry i'll get ya one when i order mines.

[Tedinde]

Originally posted by XtremepH
don't worry i'll get ya one when i order mines.

Man talk about a good guy!!!!