Thermaltake Dr. Power II Review - PAGE 1

The power supply is often the most overlooked component when it comes to building a new system. Time and time again we hear stories of system builders having issues with their high-end hardware, all because they skimped out on the power supply. To make matters worse, the power supply is the hardest component for average users to test, as most devices capable of reading the voltage output of the rails and power connections of a power supply are expensive and tend not to be viable in the consumer market.

The Dr. Power II is looking to change this, as Thermaltake has created a $49 device that can fit into pockets and also has the ability to support every ATX power supply available today up to ATX12V v2.3. The unit works simply enough by connecting a 24-pin power connector into one side and the additional power connectors on the other. Once all the cables are connected, the Dr. Power II displays the power readings on a 2.5" LCD and relates any power ratings to the users, as well as alerting them to any failures.

From the looks of it, the Thermaltake Dr. Power II is a handy device that can save a lot of users the headache of replacing a power supply for the purposes of diagnosing any potential hardware issues.