ENERMAX 1KW PSU fails to power 8800 GT

jmke · 12th February 2008, 21:00

Local forum member Faiakes ran into some problems when he bought a new 8800 GT, replacing his older overclocked 8800 GTS Video card. It seems his multi rail Enermax 1KW PSU is unable to provide enough juice to power his system with the new 8800 GT inside.

http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/...1#935000930931

13th February 2008, 02:16

That PSU has 5 12v rails... give me a single rail anyday

13th February 2008, 12:15

It's been a very frustrating affair.

Now I have to spend my money RMAing the heavy PSU back to Enermax UK. We'll see if the issue gets resolved by providing a new Galaxy DXX (I doubt).

geoffrey · 13th February 2008, 20:11

PSU with 5x12V rails will work too, if properly designed that is.

The downside, I think it makes a PSU just more complex then a single rail PSU with propper decoupling, allthough that the latter could be very dangerous if impropperly manufactured.

19th February 2008, 11:06

Enermax have informed me that they have sent a replacement.

I'll have it tomorrow. I'll test it right away and let you know.

jmke · 19th February 2008, 11:10

same model, or upgrade?

19th February 2008, 11:18

I think the same, as there is no upgrade from the Galaxy DXX.

20th February 2008, 20:00

Today I got the Enermax PSU back.
Connected everything, pushed the button...no luck.
Exactly the same situation.

I did notice, however, something flashing at the back of the Striker. This just made my day. I get the CPU INIT error...

if you don't know what it is, check this thread.

It would appear that the Striker might have had more to do with the issue than previously thought.

jmke · 20th February 2008, 20:36

what a mess :/

20th February 2008, 20:49

Mess doesn't even begin to describe it.

After trying all the prescribed remedies for a couple of hours I gave up. I'm now RMAing the board.

12th February 2008, 21:00	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	ENERMAX 1KW PSU fails to power 8800 GT Local forum member Faiakes ran into some problems when he bought a new 8800 GT, replacing his older overclocked 8800 GTS Video card. It seems his multi rail Enermax 1KW PSU is unable to provide enough juice to power his system with the new 8800 GT inside. http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/...1#935000930931 __________________

19th February 2008, 11:10	#6
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	same model, or upgrade? __________________

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Enermax revises Modu82+, Pro82+ and LibertyECO PSU series	jmke	WebNews	0	2nd February 2010 10:40
Enermax launches 80PLUS® Gold certified PSU series Pro87+ and Modu87+	jmke	WebNews	0	14th January 2010 11:41
Enermax ECO80+ - Most Silent PSU Series	jmke	WebNews	0	6th August 2009 14:28
Enermax launches new power supply series ECO80+	jmke	WebNews	0	25th May 2009 15:15
PC Power & Cooling Introduces the Silencer 910 PSU, 80+ Silver Certified	jmke	WebNews	0	28th April 2009 14:34
OCZ Announces the Highly-Anticipated PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1200 PSU	jmke	WebNews	0	4th October 2007 16:27
Corsair goes PSU with HX Modular Power Supply Series!	jmke	WebNews	5	1st August 2006 19:17
PC Power & Cooling 1KW PSU	jmke	WebNews	0	26th January 2006 13:56
PC Power and Cooling 1KW 1000W Power Supply	jmke	WebNews	1	29th December 2005 21:32
More power to the people from Enermax: 1000W PSU	jmke	WebNews	1	22nd August 2005 12:04

13th February 2008, 02:16	#2
Kougar Posts: n/a	That PSU has 5 12v rails... give me a single rail anyday

13th February 2008, 12:15	#3
Faiakes Posts: n/a	It's been a very frustrating affair. Now I have to spend my money RMAing the heavy PSU back to Enermax UK. We'll see if the issue gets resolved by providing a new Galaxy DXX (I doubt).

13th February 2008, 20:11	#4
geoffrey [M] Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,127	PSU with 5x12V rails will work too, if properly designed that is. The downside, I think it makes a PSU just more complex then a single rail PSU with propper decoupling, allthough that the latter could be very dangerous if impropperly manufactured.

19th February 2008, 11:06	#5
Faiakes Posts: n/a	Enermax have informed me that they have sent a replacement. I'll have it tomorrow. I'll test it right away and let you know.

19th February 2008, 11:18	#7
Faiakes Posts: n/a	I think the same, as there is no upgrade from the Galaxy DXX.

20th February 2008, 20:00	#8
Faiakes Posts: n/a	Today I got the Enermax PSU back. Connected everything, pushed the button...no luck. Exactly the same situation. I did notice, however, something flashing at the back of the Striker. This just made my day. I get the CPU INIT error... if you don't know what it is, check this thread. It would appear that the Striker might have had more to do with the issue than previously thought.

20th February 2008, 20:36	#9
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	what a mess :/ __________________

20th February 2008, 20:49	#10
Faiakes Posts: n/a	Mess doesn't even begin to describe it. After trying all the prescribed remedies for a couple of hours I gave up. I'm now RMAing the board.