Need moar power? LX-3600W PSU

[Valantar]

I have lots to say about this and the very concept of "smart" but I won't.

Wait, are you implying that being knowledgeable in one subject doesn't immediately make you understand others, or that there are several types of logic and mental faculties, none of which directly apply to the others? Heresy!


As for this PSU, I remember seeing tons of these dual-ATX sized units back during the previous mining boom. Of course the rating is likely complete BS, a standard C13 plug power cable would melt and catch fire long before being able to transmit 3600W even at 240V (most are rated for 10A, so that's 2400W), "90 plus" as pointed out above means "we didn't bother to get this rated" ... it has 16 6+2 PCIe power connectors, which means a maximum in-spec output of 16*150W=2400W to GPUs, and while I can't make out enough print on the wires to see their gauge, there's no way those are thicker than 18AWG (and I wouldn't be surprised if they were 20AWG, as they look quite thin), meaning they're not overbuilt to handle more current. Heck, even regular old high quality PC PSUs occasionally use 16AWG for high current wiring.

I think the thread title should be updated to "Need to set your house on fire? LX-3600W PSU"

 

[Bill_Bright]

It's for 160-260V so without a transformer it won't work on US power grid.

Good point. And actually, it is 180 - 260V. That said, here in the US, almost all homes have ~240VAC too. It is used for kitchen ovens, HVAC systems, and electric clothes dryers too. But 240VAC is typically only found in those areas of the home. If one wanted to use that PSU in other parts of the home, they would need to have 240VAC brought in from the service panel by a qualified electrician - and that would cost a pretty penny.

 

[RJARRRPCGP]

Looks like fake watts!