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Posted by Dexter3D (A) on November 03, 2009 at 09:00:13

In Reply to: RE: Some things... posted by carcass93 on November 03, 2009 at 08:30:40

That Topward 6000 psu is >400$...
The question remains - why use linear supply, if the mobo itself involves switching?

• RE: Some things... - fmak 10:38:45 11/03/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Some things... posted by Dexter3D on November 03, 2009 at 09:00:13

  'cause 2 swirchers make things worse!
  

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• Also read the latest posts made by inmate hfavandepas - ForgotPassword 09:41:26 11/03/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Some things... posted by Dexter3D on November 03, 2009 at 09:00:13

  for good reasons to stay away from the Winmate.
  
  
  
  "We should no more let numbers define audio quality than we would let chemical analysis be the arbiter of fine wines." N.P.
  

  • http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/pcaudio/messages/6/63945.h   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• Here's a better question: - ForgotPassword 09:38:24 11/03/09 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Some things... posted by Dexter3D on November 03, 2009 at 09:00:13

  why bother using a non-standard supply like the "Winmate" when *much better* standard ATX switching PSUs are available? FYI, the recommended cMP ATX PSU, Antec EA430, has a measured ripple of 6mV.

  And the obvious answer to your question: because a computer powered by (even if only partially) linear supplies is "sonically" superior than its SMPS-powered counterpart!

  Why else? Convenience, less heat emission, or 80plus efficiency?

  
  
  "We should no more let numbers define audio quality than we would let chemical analysis be the arbiter of fine wines." N.P.
  
  

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  • RE: Here's a better question: - Dexter3D 10:42:43 11/03/09 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: Here's a better question: posted by ForgotPassword on November 03, 2009 at 09:38:24

    I agree that the key is listening. Anyway it's 30 bucks and fanless, I will do some testing against Corsair when I receive it, using k701+Shanling P100. Probably gonna buy PicoPSU + borrow linear supply as well for testing.
    
    Btw, where can I get this updated version of 'Art of building pc transports'? I have v0.3, year 2007 so it's pretty outdated.
    

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    • RE: Here's a better question: - ForgotPassword 10:54:36 11/03/09 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Here's a better question: posted by Dexter3D on November 03, 2009 at 10:42:43

      See link for the updated official documentation. I also strongly recommend you to go through the massive cPlay and cMP threads on this forum.
      
      
      
      "We should no more let numbers define audio quality than we would let chemical analysis be the arbiter of fine wines." N.P.
      

      • cMP^2 official website   (Open in New Window)

      
      

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• Because it sounds better. Look for the posts by GStew and Bertel for details. N/T - carcass93 09:35:07 11/03/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Some things... posted by Dexter3D on November 03, 2009 at 09:00:13

  N/T
  

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