Akasa PaxPower 460W AK-P460FG-BK Power Supply

Testing and Results:

For our testing procedure we take direct readings off the 20-pin ATX connector that goes to the motherboard. We find that using this method is the most accurate way to monitor the voltages coming directly off the power supply. For more information on why we test this way, please read this article. The second 12v reading is taken from a spare 4-pin power connector since this PSU has dual 12v power rails. Two sets of readings are taken. One set is taken at idle, which we simulate by letting the computer sit at the desktop while not running any applications. The other set of readings are taken at full load, which is simulated by running Folding @ Home. We monitor the voltages and check for fluctuations as well.

Results show this power supply to be within specified ranges and very solid voltage levels. These voltages were straight out of the box, remember there are 3 potentiometers for some of the more hardcore overclockers that want to fine-tune their rails. The voltages really didn't fluctuate, even under load.