Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 1500W Power Supply Review - Test System and Testing Methods

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In the absence of high end load testing equipment, HTL will conduct a real world test and load the power supply using components that can often be found in a recent gaming system and try to produce a ~80-100% load when under OCCT. Some components might be overclocked to achieve a ~80-100% load. All components are tested inside a case and room temperature was kept at 25C for the duration of the tests. The +12V, +5V and +3.3V will be measured using a digital multimeter and the total system load will be measured in Watts using a digital power meter. For additional heavy gaming system loading scenarios, 3DMark 11 will also be used as a benchmark.

Test System(s):

Test System

  • Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K, Intel Core i7 3960X
  • CPU Cooler: Corsair H100
  • Memory: 4x4GB Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz DDR3
  • Motherboard: EVGA Z77 FTW, ASUS P9X79 WS
  • GPU: GeForce GTX 580,ASUS GTX 580 Matrix Platinum, EVGA GTX 580
  • HDD: Corsair Force GT 180GB (OS), Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB HDD
  • Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 1500W PSU
  • Optical Drive: ASUS BC-12B1ST BD-Combo Drive
  • Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit
  • Case: CM Storm Trooper

 

 

Benchmarks

  • OCCT x 30 minutes
  • 3DMark 11
  • Readings taken with motherboard sensors and a digital multimeter

 

 

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