Here is how to audit your current PSU (or one you plan to buy) in three minutes.
| You want to know... | Do this... | | :--- | :--- | | | Look for UL / CE / TÜV logos on the sticker. | | Is the safety real? | Search the UL database for the model number. | | Is the efficiency real? | Search the 80 Plus database for the test report. | | Is it a forgery? | Weigh the unit. Heavy = safety components. Featherweight = junk. | psu certification check
Your components will thank you.
Check the database. Before you build: Check the sticker. When in doubt: Stick with known brands (Corsair, EVGA, Seasonic, Be Quiet, Cooler Master) and verify their UL numbers anyway. Here is how to audit your current PSU