MikeC wrote:
Right size for what? Isn't it obvious that the actual difference in WATTs is so miniscule it's not really worthy of concern? Different samples or test equipment might give you opposite results.
I think you are taking this way too personally. I like the article, I love the website. I'm just trying to give some constructive feedback.
The point is that the article is an introductory article for newcomers and longtimers alike. Seeing that graph back in the day gave me the impression I was going to have to be way more careful choosing the rightsized power supply.
The only way I knew that the S12 series is so close to a non issue in relation to that concept is to read 3 or 4 specific reviews over several years time and compile the table myself as no single article on SPCR makes the full series comparison. Maybe you think I came to the wrong conclusion?
I think it would be a plus to add an additional chart or a small disclaimer that some high quality power supplies almost totally negate the concept. Just as often as you see someone asking about a 600w power supply that isn't needed, I see someone asking about a 330w or less power supply that might be better served by getting the S12-380w or S12-430w instead.
If you think that a change to the article isn't worth doing that is your choice. If you think I'm wrong please correct me.
If you think you've already made that point somewhere else prior to this discussion then forgive me, I must have overlooked it.