Allied AL-D500EXP 500W power supply review

[blivit4]

There was something familiar loking about that Allied PS. I took a look at a Rosewill RD500-2DB (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182044) I had sitting in a box on my shelf. There are some external differences between the two suppies, but the mfg code (E223918) indicates the same mfg. When I opened it up it was identical. All the same parts:eek: ; the same PS:eek: :eek: .

The reason mine is sitting on a shelf is that after I found this site, I had a feeling it was a crummy supply and replaced it with a Corsair HX520.

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Some Rosewills are better than others ;)

[jonnyGURU]

This was a Rosewill PSU that came with a case, not one that was sold separately, correct?

[blivit4]

No, bought just the PS from Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182044

[jonnyGURU]

Really? Wow. That's sad. :(

[SKYMTL]

Here is something I don't understand:

Why isn't a video camera running whenever you test a Deer / Allied PSU?

[Killer_B]

Once a Deer, always a Deer.

:(

[Wesker776]

I am so buying that. :D

[signmeuptoo]

Yes, such tests should be video taped and posted so people who don't listen to advice about supplies can see what happens.

[templar_m1a1]

For best results film in low light environment. (so you could see the fireworks)

[Oklahoma Wolf]

That's assuming I have a device on which to capture said fireworks ;)

[Spectre]

That's assuming I have a device on which to capture said fireworks ;)

And then timing is fun too. I had one I knew was going to blow up...had camera rolling and everything....stupid thing lasted longer than expected and I ran out of battery :(

[jonnyGURU]

Certain primary side explosions are easier to catch if you have the camera ready. I've found on a few PSU's that the AC input amperage will climb gradually just prior to explosion, so once you see numbers start to roll, time to turn on the camera.

[Yanz]

it sounds fun.. :D