May 26, 2013

HuntKey’s Jumper 300/R90 PSU Reviewed by AnandTech

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Any of you that are looking for a PSU for your next mini-ITX build should check out the review of HuntKey's Jumper 300 power supply on AnandTech. It's also a good read for anyone who is still unconvinced that they can run a decent gaming system on a small (albiet high-quality) power supply. The Jumper 300 (or R90 as it's known overseas) carries an 80Plus Gold certification, confirmed by … [Read more...]

How to Measure Your System’s Power Use

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Several readers have asked me how I measured the actual power usage of my test system in last weeks article on power supplies. It's a simple process that I recommend every system builder undertake at least once to get a first hand understanding of the power requirements of their systems. Here is a quick little step by step on how I did it: … [Read more...]

You Probably Don’t Need As Much Power As You Think!

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One of the most common questions I am asked by readers is for recommendations on the best power supply for their mini-ITX gaming systems. It’s one of the more popular topics on our forums. Not surprisingly, many builders are faced with dilemma of trying to spec a power supply that will suit their builds. It needs to have enough power to run high end components, yet be compact enough to fit into … [Read more...]