Good vs. Bad Power Supply Differences Explained by PSU Expert Jonny Guru

Gamers Nexus May 3, 2022
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In this video, we're tearing into the differences between good and bad power supplies, talking PSU design, topologies, and what determines quality in a PSU. Learn about computer PSUs! Sponsor: Get 10% off Squarespace purchases (https://geni.us/BqEpf) Watch our first video with Jon over here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMS-4SYGNU Watch our power supplies playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMS-4SYGNU&list=PLsuVSmND84QtHZ6WXQ4-4YJhq9VVkOOtw In this video, we're talking with Jon Gerow from Corsair (formerly Jonny Guru) about power supplies, reviews, and markers of quality. We'll cover basics, like the flow of power, then intermediate topics like components, and get into some more advanced overviews of topologies. This information will help you make better decisions when buying power supplies for your PC build or gaming PC. The best way to support our work is through our store: https://store.gamersnexus.net/ Like our content? Please consider becoming our Patron to support us: http://www.patreon.com/gamersnexus TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Jonny Guru Joins Again 01:55 - Flow of Power 04:03 - AC to DC & Back 06:23 - Power Supply Topology Overview 10:14 - GPU Power Overload 12:16 - LLC Topology 15:40 - EMI Filtering & Input 16:39 - Certifications 17:32 - New Safety Features 19:40 - Bridge Rectifiers & Diodes 23:55 - Wrap-Up RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links] Cooler Master MasterWatt 650 on Amazon: https://geni.us/LFOgom EVGA SuperNova 650 G5 on Amazon: https://geni.us/pYxFr Seasonic Focus GX-650 on Amazon: https://geni.us/YYkPm1 Corsair RM 850x on Amazon: https://geni.us/B0uAqee Corsair RM850 on Amazon: https://geni.us/uIr0CQ ** Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! ** Links to Amazon and Newegg are typically monetized on our channel (affiliate links) and may return a commission of sales to us from the retailer. This is unrelated to the product manufacturer. Any advertisements or sponsorships are disclosed within the video ("this video is brought to you by") and above the fold in the description. We do not ever produce paid content or "sponsored content" (meaning that the content is our idea and is not funded externally aside from whatever ad placement is in the beginning) and we do not ever charge manufacturers for coverage. Follow us in these locations for more gaming and hardware updates: t: http://www.twitter.com/gamersnexus f: http://www.facebook.com/gamersnexus w: http://www.gamersnexus.net/ Hosts: Steve Burke, Patrick Stone Guest: Jon Gerow, R&D at Corsair and formerly JonnyGuru Video: Andrew Coleman Video Production: Keegan Gallick, Andrew Coleman

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