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PC Power & Cooling 950 Mk II Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-07-28 » Author: Raymond BucklandSummary: Just how important is the PSU to our computers really is? Lets step inside and found out. [Read More]
Seventeam Z-Force 700w
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-07-15 » Author: Tony ChartrandSummary: When you go out looking for a PSU you should always start with a brand you trust. Today we have one of the best in the business, Seventeam. Brands such as Cooler Master and Silverstone trust Seventeam to make their own branded PSU's, so they can easily be considered for your next purchase. [Read More]
ThermalTake Tough Power 775 Watt PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-07-14 » Author: Raymond BucklandSummary: Throughout my years of building computers, I came to the realization that not everyone has a high end computer. Let's see how Thermaltake Toughpower 775 Watt PSU handles a moderately sized computer. [Read More]
Enermax Pro87+ 600W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-06-09 » Author: Björn EndreSummary: The Enermax Pro87+ 600W is one of few 600W power supplies that are 80+ certified at the Gold level. We have put together a high-end system and tested the Pro87+ to see if it has more going for it than just a certification. [Read More]
GlacialPower GP-AX950AA 950w Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-04-16 » Author: Mark TaliaferroSummary: The GlacialPower GP-AX950AA power supply is a single +12v rail PSU with 76A available on the Rail. Designed for gamer enthusiasts, the 950W PSU is capable of Dual GPU operation. [Read More]
OCZ Z Series 850W 80+ (Gold) Modular Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-04-09 » Author: Mark TaliaferroSummary: The OCZ Z 850W power supply is the first 80+ Gold power supply we've looked at, with one single rail providing 71A and ultra stable power it's a killer PSU for enthusiasts. [Read More]
Cooler Master 750 Watt GX PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-03-03 » Author: Raymond BucklandSummary: Tired of buying PSU's that have a boat load of extra wires? Well cooler Master has built a PSU that can accommodate a semi large computer while slimming down the amount of wires. [Read More]
Kingwin Lazer 850w PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-02-24 » Author: Tony ChartrandSummary: Looking for a PSU with a little flair while still packing plenty of voltage for a high end PC? Well the Kingwin Lazer series is certainly an attractive PSU, lets see how it performs. [Read More]
Seasonic X-Series 750W Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-02-15 » Author: Peter KapasSummary: The Seasonic X-Series 750W PSU is one of the most exciting power supplies reviewed this year. Its silent operation is due to its very high efficiency which got this PSU the 80Plus Gold Certification. [Read More]
Silverstone Strider Plus Series 850W Modular PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-02-04 » Author: Peter KapasSummary: Silverstone's new Strider Plus Series 100% Modular PSUs are a new addition to Silverstone's older Strider Series PSUs. The Strider Plus 850W Modular PSU that we are looking at comes with 80 PLUS Silver Certification. [Read More]
Ultra X4 500 watt PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-01-15 » Author: Tony ChartrandSummary: When you need a power, but not a whole lot money is much better invested in other parts of your PC, but you still don't want to cheap out on a PSU. Instead get a smaller PSU from a great manufacturer like Ultra. [Read More]
Thermaltake Evo_Blue 750 watt PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2010-01-01 » Author: Tony ChartrandSummary: When that 500 watt or so power supply just isn't enough anymore its time to step it up. Thermaltake is competing heavily for your dollar with their Evo series of PSU's. Today we have the Evo_Blue 750 watt. [Read More]
Ultra X4 750 Watt Modular PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-12-09 » Author: Peter KapasSummary: The Ultra X3 series PSU's were some nice modular PSUs back in the time, however it's low efficiency was disappointing. This time the new X4 750W PSU is certified by the 80Plus program guaranteeing a reliable and efficient PSU. [Read More]
Topower Tiger Series 1200W PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-12-03 » Author: John ArmstrongSummary: With multi-GPU configurations becoming popular in todays gaming rigs, quality power delivery has become a necessity. Being no stranger to PSU's, we review Topower's latest 1200W offering. [Read More]
ABS SL Series 1050 Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-11-11 » Author: Victor WuSummary: ABS SL 1050 is packed with single +12V rail with 87A for a continuous 1040W of power. As a modular power supply it has plenty of connectors for your tri-SLI setup. [Read More]
Sapphire PURE 1250W Modular PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-11-03 » Author: Peter KapasSummary: Shappire, the known distributor of large variety of video cards now presents us with their new lineup of their PURE Modular Power Supplies. Based on the 80Plus Bronze standard, this power supply is one of the top of the line performing, stable and power efficient power supplies on the market. [Read More]
Ultra X4 1050 watt PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-11-02 » Author: Tony ChartrandSummary: The Ultra X3 series of PSU's have quickly gained a name for themselves, but now Ultra is ready to release a new line appropriately titled Ultra X4. Today we have the 1050 watt model. [Read More]
Thermaltake TR2 1000 Watt Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-10-07 » Author: Peter KapasSummary: The new Thermaltake TR2 Standard Series 1000 Watt power supply is here for some of the most power hungry mainstream pc's on the market. While it's a non-modular design, it doesn't mean that this power supply won't be an exceptional one compared to its competition. [Read More]
Seasonic 850WATT S12D PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-10-01 » Author: Raymond BucklandSummary: Seasonic has allways proven to be one of the best PSU manufacturers for computers. Lets find out why while we take a look at the S12D 850Watt PSU. [Read More]
Corsair HX850 PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-09-18 » Author: Tony ChartrandSummary: Do you need a bit more power to keep your computer running? Don't ever cheap out on a PSU, instead grab a good brand like Corsair. Today we have the HX850 here today. [Read More]
Thermaltake Toughpower XT 850W PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-09-10 » Author: John ArmstrongSummary: Sporting features like Japanese capacitors, gold plated connections, 99% capable PFC, and backed by a 5 year warranty, we review Thermaltakes ToughPower XT 850W power supply. [Read More]
Coolermaster SNA 95 Notebook Adapter
Category:Peripherals » Released: 2009-08-11 » Author: Steven PetersSummary: Looking for a new power adapter for your laptop? You could pick up an OEM replacement, or you can pick up one with a little added value, the Cooler Master SNA 95. [Read More]
IN-WIN Comander 650/750 watt PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-06-28 » Author: Raymond BucklandSummary: IN-WIN has added a couple more PSU's to there allready popular commander series. We at Bjorn3d going to look at there 650/750 watt power supplies. [Read More]
PC Power & Cooling Pro-Source 1500
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-06-23 » Author: Mark TaliaferroSummary: The PC Power & Cooling Pro-Source is an industrial quality Pure Sine Wave Uninterpretable Power Supply capable of keeping your system running for 12 minutes under a 600 watt load. [Read More]
Kingwin ABT-1000MAIS Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-06-19 » Author: Tony ChartrandSummary: In this day and age you can never have enough power for your computer. Why not give the Kingwin 1000MAIS power supply a spin? With 1000 watts of power, you'll be able to power your new super computer. [Read More]
Ikonik Vulcan 850w PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-06-18 » Author: Tony ChartrandSummary: Does that new hardware require a bit more power? How about your want for a modular design? Well, how about checking out the Ikonik Vulcan 850 watt power supply for your new rig? [Read More]
SilverStone Element 850w
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-06-03 » Author: Tony ChartrandSummary: With new cards just on the horizon, you will need evermore powerful PSU's to run them. SilverStone is no new kid on the block. You can trust them for a reliable PSU such as the Element 850w. [Read More]
SilverStone Zeus 1200 watt
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-04-27 » Author: Raymond BucklandSummary: With today's computers having more video cards, HDD's, and anything else we can think of adding, the need for a reliable, safe PSU has become a necessity. [Read More]
Antec 750 True Power New
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-03-26 » Author: Raymond BucklandSummary: Antec has come up with a new PSU for us at Bjorn3D to test out. We will be looking at their True Power New 750 watt series. Let's see what it is made of. [Read More]
In-Win Commander 850W Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-03-12 » Author: Austin ThorneSummary: Like most other components in the computer, a power supply is 100% required for the computer to function. Let's see how the In Win 850w Commander does. [Read More]
Seventeam 850watt Modular
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-02-18 » Author: Raymond BucklandSummary: Looking for a PSU that is multi railed, but that does not have a gazillion rails? Today are we going to look at a PSU from Seventeam that is a multi rail, but it only has 2 rails. [Read More]
Thermaltake Toughpower W0132RU 1000W Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-02-10 » Author: Cory LaliberteSummary: Exceeding the standard and creating top notch products is what Thermaltake aims for. The 1000watt Toughpower does both and with ease. [Read More]
Antec Signature Series 650W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-02-03 » Author: Victor WuSummary: At $229.95, the Antec Signature SG650 power supply is not your average power supply. It is what I call a luxury power supply. It is built on quality components, new innovations, and certified for 80 Plus bronze. Though, can these features justify its price tag? Let's find out. [Read More]
Tagan TG680-U33II
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-01-30 » Author: Matthew K MagillSummary: Even though this power supply is not available in North America, its price, features, and capabilities justify it's hard to get status. [Read More]
In Win Commander 1200
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-01-16 » Author: Steven PetersSummary: With all the new power supplies on the market today, which one is right for you? Do you only need 600W? Or are you looking for something bigger, badder and more 'future-proof?' How about a 1200W monster from In Win? [Read More]
Silverstone Strider 700w Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2009-01-14 » Author: Steve BrehmSummary: Overall I’m very pleased with the SilverStone ST70F, so much in fact, I’m going to keep using it in my main rig until my main system out grows its power output. [Read More]
Seasonic M12D 850 Watt PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-12-22 » Author: Mark TaliaferroSummary: Seasonic Power Supplies are much sought after for their reliability and rock solid voltage. We're lucky enough to have the Seasonic M12D 850 Watt Modular in house for testing. [Read More]
Thermaltake Toughpower 1200 Watt Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-12-20 » Author: Mark TaliaferroSummary: Need some seriously Toughpower for that Monster Gaming Rig, how about one of the few Triple SLI Approved power supplies out there, the Thermaltake Toughpower 1200? [Read More]
OCZ ModXStream-Pro 600W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-12-10 » Author: Steven PetersSummary: Today we're going to have a look at another power supply, this time from OCZ. OCZ is a relative newcomer to the power supply market, let's see if they've got a winner in the ModXStream-Pro 600W [Read More]
Silverstone Decathlon 1000W Power Supply (SST-DA1000)
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-11-20 » Author: Victor WuSummary: Silversone’s Decathlon Series 1000W power supply (Model No DA1000) features 1000W of power for all of your needs. With its single +12V rail with 80A of power outputs, it should be strong enough to power any thing you wish to throw in it. We put it through our test system consists of three GeForce 9800 GTX running in SLI. Can it handle the power loads? Find it out. [Read More]
Corsair HX1000W Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-11-18 » Author: Tony ChartrandSummary: The Corsair HX1000W is a power supply for some of the most demanding systems, even being able to run 4870 X2's in Crossfire. If your looking to build a new monster rig this may be the PSU you need. [Read More]
Silver Power SP-600A2C
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-11-04 » Author: Steven PetersSummary: Looking for a new power supply but don't need a full kilowatt to drive up the energy bills? Read on as we have a look at the Silver Power SP-600A2C 600W power supply. [Read More]
SilverPower SP-S850 Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-10-30 » Author: Chuck SwaffordSummary: MaxPoint in Germany, the parent company of SilverPower, describes the SilverPower brand as being a full range and nice priced series. Hmmm. Can you say budget brand auf Deutsch? [Read More]
Cooler Master UCP 1100W 88%+ Efficient Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-10-21 » Author: Robert TannerSummary: There sure isn't any dearth of 1kW+ power supplies available on the market, and even Cooler Master already offers the RealPower series up to 1250W. So what makes the UCP 1100W so unique and special that we would recommend it if you are in already the market for one of these behemoths? Does industry leading efficiency, safety protections, and a grand total of nine PCIe connectors sound like a good reason? Read on to see if this power supply meets your needs! [Read More]
Thermaltake Toughpower 850 Watt ESA Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-10-13 » Author: Mark TaliaferroSummary: The Thermaltake Toughpower 850 ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture) PSU marks a marriage between hardware and software providing the end user with unheard of system information. [Read More]
GlacialPower GP-AL650 650 Watt PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-09-19 » Author: Mark TaliaferroSummary: The GlacialPower GP-AL650 is a non-modular 650 Watt Power Supply aimed at mid-range gaming systems. [Read More]
Thermaltake Toughpower 1000 Watt Modular
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-07-09 » Author: Mark TaliaferroSummary: The Thermaltake Toughpower 1000 Watt Power Supply is a modular enthusiast power supply. Capable of driving Quad SLI or Crossfire. It offers extremely tight voltage regulation. [Read More]
BFG ES-800
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-06-20 » Author: Gregg GonsowskiSummary: BFG, known for making some of the best motherboards and video cards around, is here to show you their greener side. The ES-800 is BFG's answer to greener computing at any power level. Read on to find out if this PSU is worthy of a home in your next build. [Read More]
Rosewill Xtreme RX950-S-B
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-03-10 » Author: Victor WuSummary: Rosewill has entered the competitive market of the high-end power supply with their latest line of Xtreme series. The Xtreme series power supply consists of 750W, 850W, and 950W power supplies and users have the option of choosing either a dual fan model or a single 135mm fan model. Today, we will put the 135mm fan, 950W model to the test. Join us as we take a closer look at this power supply. [Read More]
Ultra X2 750W Extreme Titanium
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2008-01-28 » Author: Clint PeitzSummary: The Ultra 750W X2 Extreme delivers power, low noise and a mirror. That's right, I said a mirror. Ok, so it is a "titanium" case that, when you look at it, you can see yourself, a mirror. It is also completely modular down to the 24 pin power connector for the motherboard. [Read More]
Corsair TX750W Power Supply
Category:Other » Released: 2008-01-10 » Author: Ryan KerschnerSummary: Today we are taking a look at the 750 watt version from the Corsair TX line of power supplies, designed for PC enthusiasts looking for a great product at a great price. [Read More]
Ultra ULT40064 X3 1000 Watt Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-12-18 » Author: Miles CheathamSummary: Today we are indeed fortunate to have the opportunity to review Ultra Product's ULT40064 X3 1000 Watt power supply. It is our goal to use our real world testing methodologies coupled with a high-end test system to determine if this product will stand up to the the extreme rigors that enthusiasts tend to enjoy. Please join us in this endeavor. [Read More]
Ultra X3 800-watt Modular PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-12-07 » Author: Rob ZaninSummary: Ultra's latest products have shown some serious innovation and Voltron-like intercompatability. The X3 800-watt modular PSU is another fine example of synergistic design that augments the unique Power Bar feature in certain Ultra cases, and the unit blends topnotch build quality with a great efficiency rating and modular capability. If you’re in the market for a new PSU, any member of the X3 line should join your short list. [Read More]
Antec NeoPower 650 Blue
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-12-04 » Author: Ryan KerschnerSummary: The Antec NeoPower line features power supplies ranging from 380 watts to 650 watts, all with three 12V rails, modular cable designs and high effiency in mind. [Read More]
ABS-Tagan TG800-U88 BZ 800 Watt Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-11-30 » Author: Miles CheathamSummary: Approximately two weeks ago we were contacted by a representative of ABS Laboratories, a well know company in the gaming world, who both collaborated and certified the ABS-Tagan TG1300-U33 ITZ 1300 Watt power supply for extreme gaming. The ABS Labs marketing rep asked if we'd be interested in reviewing ABS-Tagan's newest product. We had two questions: 1) Is it modular? and 2) Did you certify this PSU as well? After receiving affirmation to both questions all we could say is, "How quickly can you get it to us?". [Read More]
Sirtec High Power 1000W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-11-29 » Author: Björn EndreSummary: If you have a high-end system odds are you need a lot of power. The PSU in this review has enough power to last a long time but is it any good? Read the review to find out. [Read More]
PC Power & Cooling 750 Watt Quad Silencer Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-10-31 » Author: Robert TannerSummary: PC Power & Cooling has once again updated their power supplies to bring you a true Crossfire HD 2900 or SLI 8800 Ultra capable power supply with the 750 Watt Quad Silencer. With a few surprises up its sleeve such as a massive single 60A 12V rail and the optional 12-Point Power Supply Certification report this PSU certainly deserves to be on your next list of potential power supplies. [Read More]
Ultra X3 Modular PSU
Category:Peripherals » Released: 2007-10-26 » Author: Ryan KerschnerSummary: Combining up to 85% efficiency, a 135mm fan, Flex-Force modular connections, and a great warranty, Ultra has given you more than enough reasons to put the X3 in your next rig. [Read More]
Corsair VX450w
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-10-03 » Author: Gregg GonsowskiSummary: From the company that brought you 2000MHz of DDR3 leetness comes a power supply with the same level of commitment to quality and performance. Introducing the VX450 by Corsair. High quality at a low price. [Read More]
In the Zone ... Tagan ITZ 1300 Watt Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-09-14 » Author: Miles CheathamSummary: Today, we at Bjorn3D are going to be reviewing one of the latest solutions reputed to satisfy the needs of these power hungry systems; the Tagan TG1300-U33 ITZ 1300 Watt power supply. Our pre-review enthusiasm for this product went through the roof when we learned that the engineers at ABS Gaming Labs certified this power supply for the most extreme gaming rigs needing ultra performance. By the way ITZ is an acronym for "In the Zone" and suggests the level of performance the extreme gamer and/or enthusiast should be able to enjoy with the ITZ 1300. Please join us as we explore this product's features and capabilities in great detail and determine whether this product truly brings the goods to the table. [Read More]
Thermaltake Toughpower W0133RU 1200W PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-06-12 » Author: Chuck SwaffordSummary: It occasionally happens that we get to realize our dreams be they big or small. As a computer enthusiast and an avid gamer, my dreams are often centered around that next piece of equipment. Though sometimes it’s just a wee gadget or a mere trinket that I wish to add to my treasure chest, sometimes it’s something big. Lately, I’ve been dreaming big - livin’ large, so to speak, in the backwaters of my mind. I’ve been dreaming of a monster rig, a monster gaming rig. And my dream is about to be realized. [Read More]
Tagan Silver Power SP-1000E
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-06-08 » Author: Ryan KerschnerSummary: Quad-core CPU? Check. Dual graphics card setup? Check. Terabyte worth of hard drives? Check. Beefy power supply? Tagan's Silver Power SP-1000E may be your missing puzzle piece. [Read More]
Thermaltake Purepower RX 500W & 600W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-05-31 » Author: Rafal ZakSummary: Thermaltake did a wonderful job bringing traits of a high-end product to the less expensive line of power supplies. Now you can power your dual core CPU along with an enthusiast graphic board for no more than $97 green dollars and worry about nothing. [Read More]
OCZ GameXStream 850 Watt
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-05-23 » Author: Gregg GonsowskiSummary: With a history of catering to the enthusiast crowd OCZ has brought to market many great PSU's. It's newest offering comes in the form of a SLi certified 850 watt behemoth dubbed the GameXStream. With plenty of amps and active PFC this is not your father's PSU. [Read More]
NZXT Precise PRC-1000 (1000W PSU)
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-04-10 » Author: Victor WuSummary: NZXT's first high end power supply, the Precise 1000W, pakced with a lot of great features, such as modular design, the ability to swtich between combine and split +12V, six +12V rails that will power even the most demanding system on the market. What's more, the power supply comes with 6 PCIe connectors that will power not only 3 8800GTX cards but also have the ability to power next generation of graphic cards. What's more amazing is that this PSU's size is standard ATX PSU size rather over-sized PSUs like some other 1000W PSU. It looks promising but can it performs as good as it seems, check out our review as we test this PSU out. [Read More]
Antec 500W EarthWatts EA500 Power Supply Unit
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-02-14 » Author: Olin ColesSummary: Since consumers have long been in the dark about power supply units, it seems common that manufacturers market their product and push features that may not actually make a difference in performance. For example, it could be seen early last year that multi-rail technology was viewed as a positive innovation. Yet later down the road we learn that a single-rail power supply unit not only offers more stable and efficient power if designed and built correctly; it would also cost less. [Read More]
be quiet! Dark Power PRO 850W and Thermaltake Toughpower 850W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-02-13 » Author: Rafal ZakSummary: Get be quiet! Dark Power PRO 850W if you're looking for a power supply that will handle next generation components with bells and whistles on top of it. If you want to go cheaper without the need for all these nonessential features and enhancements, get Thermaltake Toughpower 850W with 140 mm fan which runs quieter than its contender and performs just as well. [Read More]
Ultra X-Finity and X-Pro: Two 800W PSU for Your SLI Needs
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-02-07 » Author: Victor WuSummary: If you just recently purchased the latest GeForce 8800 GTS/GTX graphics card, you may found out that your power supply is just not up to the task to handle such monster card. Since the power supply is the heart of the system and it cannot be overlooked specially if you have expensive components, such as GeForce 8800. Today, we have received not one but two 800W power supplies from Ultra: the X-Finity and X-Pro. Read our reviews and see how these two power supplies perform. [Read More]
ETASIS ET850, 850 Watt Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2007-01-03 » Author: Miles CheathamSummary: I received the ETASIS ET850 850 Watt power supply a few days before Christmas and immediately began to wonder if part 2 of my daydream; "meets the needs of the needs of the greater majority of my readers at a price that everyone could afford", would be affirmed. Please join me as we explore this product in great detail and see if this entire scenario is surreal, or if perhaps sometimes dreams really do come true. [Read More]
High Power 620W PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-12-28 » Author: Björn EndreSummary: The High Power 620W has an impressive features-list: three 12V rails, Active PFC, >80% efficiency and a extremely low noise level. With its 620W it should be sufficient for even demanding systems as long as it can manage to produce stable and clean power. [Read More]
Mushkin HP-580AP Modular 580W Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-12-22 » Author: Olin ColesSummary: The next generation of power supplies has arrived with Mushkin's Enhanced series featuring RailFusion. The four 12V rails allow the PSU to distribute power more evenly, resulting in a more stable system. Available with 580 Watts, your power needs are met for even the most cutting edge components. Mushkins HP-580AP is designed to handle dual processors, dual graphics cards, and just about anything else you can throw at it - perfectly. Additionally, Mushkin's "Enhanced Thermal & Acoustic Design" will automatically vary the PSU fan speed depending on the system load and temperature, allowing for the most stable and quiet computing environment no matter what programs are running. [Read More]
PC Power & Cooling 1KW-SR, 1 KW Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-12-08 » Author: Scott ShermanSummary: The test specs of my rig are about as extreme as is currently available today. Extreme systems of this type most certainly require desperate measures to meet their basic power demands, much less the requirements when I really push the system. Today I'll outline my experience with the PC Power & Cooling 1KW-SR and detail it's performance in the most harrowing torture test I could dream up to throw at the system. [Read More]
be quiet! Straightpower 450W & 600W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-11-07 » Author: Rafal ZakSummary: You'll be happy with either model, just think of what you'll run. For Crossfire / SLI however I'd rather recommend the 600W model as it's a more of a future proof investment. The 450W version supports dual graphics, but it might "squeak" if you throw a whole lot more at it. Straightpower PSUs are efficient and quiet, but with drawbacks; both produce high voltages for 12v rails. [Read More]
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 430W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-10-31 » Author: Björn EndreSummary: Computer systems need more and more power. But is wattage and amperes the only indication on how good a power supply is? The be quiet! Dark Power Pro shows us that quality many times is more important than quantity. [Read More]
Zippy-Emacs PSL-6850P(G1) 850 Watt Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-10-13 » Author: Miles CheathamSummary: So much for the trials and tribulations of obtaining the product! Please join me as we submit the Zippy PSL-6850P(G1) 850 Watt PSU to the our extremely thorough Bjorn3D scrutiny. The question remains will this be my new reference PSU for SLI and Crossfire testing or will it make a nice paper weight? Read on and ye shall be informed! [Read More]
Antec TruePower Trio 650 Watt Power Supply Unit
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-09-27 » Author: Olin ColesSummary: This year alone the computer industry has made huge leaps in power supply technology. Single rail power supplies were dominantly standard heading into 2006. Now just one year later, we have seen a very sudden shift making dual-rail power supplies the most common configuration. As power supply technology continuously evolves, a three-rail power supply may not make headlines against the bleeding edge five-rail power supply we unveiled here last week. However, Antec helps drive power supply evolution forward and brings to us the Trio series with three independent power rails to enhance power stability under load; all at a bargain price that won’t bleed the wallet. [Read More]
Enermax Galaxy 850W EGA850EWL
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-09-18 » Author: Victor WuSummary: Enermax Galaxy 850W EGA850EWL is a must have PSU for those who plan to build the best gaming system that packed with high-end components. It is packed with five 12V and will support Quad Core & Quad CPU system as well as Quad graphics systems and up to 24 HDDs. Not only that, it has packed with many features that will not only satisfy any system configuration but also more, read our review to see what is packed in this monster and how it performs. [Read More]
Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620 Watt Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-08-01 » Author: Miles CheathamSummary: Today we have the rare opportunity of reviewing a product before its actual release date. Corsair, a company well known to the entire enthusiast market for making some of the finest memory currently available has joined a few of its memory manufacturing brethren in moving into the manufacture and sales of power supplies. Corsair's first two offerings consist of both a 520W and 620W watt PSU that offer most if not all of the bells and whistles currently available. Please join us while we review the Corsair's CMPSU-620HX 620 watt power supply to see if this product fully warrants your consideration as a viable alternative to its considerably more expensive counterparts in the PSU arena. [Read More]
Thermaltake Toughpower 750W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-07-19 » Author: Rafal ZakSummary: This Thermaltake Toughpower 750W PSU is all about stability, quad +12V rails with combined total of up to 60 Amps and very quiet operation. Give it a clean look and you have a perfect power supply for as low as $159 green! You can't miss it! [Read More]
Antec Neo HE 550 Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-07-12 » Author: Miles CheathamSummary: Ok, I hope I've made my point that the days of determining your system's power needs using the SWAG (Scientific Wild Ass Guess) approach are most certainly over. All things being said, it's now review time; and the subject of today's review is? You guessed it, a power supply and a high high quality one at that: The Antec® Neo HE 550 power supply. Join us while we investigate this unit's performance and quality. [Read More]
SilverStone ST60F 600W Modular PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-05-30 » Author: Shane UnreinSummary: The SilverStone ST60F features a 120mm quiet fan, a modular cable system and SLI certification. This 600W PSU impresses in many ways. Check out the review to see how well it performed while powering two 7900 GTXs in SLI, three hard drives and the rest of a high-end gaming rig. [Read More]
SilverStone SST-ST56F Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-03-17 » Author: Miles CheathamSummary: This year we'll see power requirements increase even higher as the technology will move from currently supporting a maximum of two GPUs to four and possibly beyond. Today we are going to review the SilverStone ST56F 560 watt power supply, a member of SilverStone's Strider Series of power supplies. [Read More]
Thermaltake ToughPower 550W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-02-22 » Author: Rafal ZakSummary: If you're in the market for stable rails, ATX compliancy, SLI/CrossFire/dual-core support and a nice clean design, then Thermaltake's ToughPower 520W power supply is right for you. The MSRP for this unit is set at $129.99, so that's not a bad deal considering the price for PurePower models (with panel) range from $140 to $160 green. ToughPower will be available worldwide in mid-March [Read More]
PC Power & Cooling 1KW PSU Review
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2006-01-26 » Author: Scott ShermanSummary: Have two video cards, two optical drives, three hard drives and a plethora of other components in your PC? If so, you might wonder if your PSU is struggling. Well, there's certainly no struggling for PC Power & Cooling's Turbo-Cooling 1KW. Check out our review of this powerful beast! [Read More]
Enermax Liberty ELT620AWT 620W Power Supply Review
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2005-12-29 » Author: Bryan DuncanSummary: Enermax delivers an attractive, flexible, and powerful PSU with its new Liberty ELT620AWT. If you are looking for a high-end modular power supply, do yourself a favor and check out this review! [Read More]
Antec TrueControl II 550 PSU Review
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2005-12-27 » Author: Scott ShermanSummary: Check out our review of Antec's TrueControl II 550. Read the review to see if this 550W PSU could handle a system with three hard drives and two 7800 GTX 512s. [Read More]
Thermaltake PowerStation 520W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2005-11-09 » Author: Rafal ZakSummary: Thermaltake 520W model is stable even when overclocking the CPU to 2.5GHz from standard 1.8GHz and accordingly adjusting voltages. The only potential problem I noted is the whole PowerStation device "thing" I have nothing against flexibility and benefits coming from innovative components such as this one, but in the long run it plays too much of a decisive factor with this product. [Read More]
Antec Phantom 500 Silent PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2005-09-12 » Author: Shane UnreinSummary: Antec's Phantom 500 is a 500W silent power supply, but it's not fanless like most silent PSU's. The Phantom 500 is a "hybrid" design that includes a fan that only comes on at a certain, user-configurable temperature and then shuts off after lowering to that temperature. Check out our review of this high efficiency and quality PSU. [Read More]
Thermaltake PurePower TWV500W
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2005-06-09 » Author: Chad UnreinSummary: If you're interested in modular power supplies, Thermaltake is trying to make you look its way with the PurePower TWV500W. This 500W modular PSU from Thermaltake includes a few extras that most power supplies don't. Check out this review to find out more. [Read More]
PC Power and Cooling Turbo-Cool 510-SLI
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2005-04-29 » Author: Scott ShermanSummary: There are a lot of power supplies on the market these days. Some are good; others a pure junk. PC Power and Cooling's offerings are in the good group, kind of like junk being a 1972 Ford Pinto and the 510-SLI being a Porsche Carrea GT. And just like the car comparison, junk power supplies usally run $10.00 to $30.00 while the 510-SLI is a $229.00 good power supply. [Read More]
OCZ 520W ModStream Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2005-01-31 » Author: Ryan KerschnerSummary: Modular power supplies have been causing quite the commotion lately, and OCZ has stepped forward to introduce their ModStream unit. Featuring modular connections, quiet but effective cooling, and a great look, the ModStream is not to be passed by in the search for a new power supply. [Read More]
Thermaltake PurePower 680W Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2005-01-11 » Author: Shane UnreinSummary: The Thermaltake PurePower 680W is a really quiet, powerful and flexible power supply. The flexibility comes from the plethora of connectors that are found on this unit, including two PCI Express, four SATA and ten Molex. Check out our review of this high quality offering from Thermaltake. [Read More]
Clever Power SPS-400 & SPS-500 Power Supplies
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2004-11-22 » Author: Robert YawnSummary: Clever Power is a newcomer to the computer power supply scene. Bjorn3d reviews not one, but TWO of their PSUs to see if they offer a compelling value and if they bring a new features to the table! [Read More]
Antec Phantom 350W PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2004-11-15 » Author: Adam ErkerSummary: Silent, but not deadly, the Antec Phantom PSU will keep quiet, but keep your PC kicking with 350W of perfect power. Shhhhhh....can you hear that???....me neither!! [Read More]
Ultra X-Connect 500 Watt Modular Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2004-10-23 » Author: Shane UnreinSummary: Ultra really surprised the hardware community by releasing a great looking and solid power supply called the X-Connect, which offers a feature that modding supply stores made popular -- a modular design. This allows you to use only the cables you need to reduce clutter in your case. This PSU has cool written all over it! [Read More]
Antec NeoPower 480
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2004-10-06 » Author: Shane UnreinSummary: Modular power supplies have become popular for obvious reaons: less clutter and more flexibility. Antec brings us one of the first mainstream modular PSUs in the form of the NeoPower 480. Not only are most of the cables detachable, but the unit also features dual +12V rails. [Read More]
CoolMax CR-500B Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2004-09-10 » Author: Robert YawnSummary: Looking to tame your power-hungry beast of a computer while keeping your wallet happy? Look no further than Coolmax's CR-500B! [Read More]
OCZ PowerStream 470W Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2004-07-28 » Author: Chad UnreinSummary: OCZ Technology is a name that many enthusiasts equate with quality and performance in the memory market. As a company not willing to rest on its laurels, OCZ is looking to add to its portfolio of awards with the release of the PowerStream power supply line. Read this review of the 470W PowerStream PSU to see if OCZ's reputation of quality and performance will be branching out into another market. [Read More]
I-Star TC-400R8 400 Watt Redundant Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2004-04-28 » Author: Robert YawnSummary: Power supplies are an often overlooked yet extremely critical component of every PC. A solid and reliable PSU is an absolute must for a stable system. For a system that requires no down-time, then a redundant PSU is the answer. Check out this review of one of I-Star's 'mini redundant PSUs' -- they fit in regular ATX cases. [Read More]
Allied 500W Aluminum PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2003-12-01 » Author: Adam ErkerSummary: Do you want more power? Can't get enough power? Need the most power possible? Look no further than the Allied 500W Power Supply. Lots of juice, a sweet brushed aluminum body, and some cool LED fans make this PSU a sweet piece of hardware. [Read More]
Antec True Blue 480
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2003-11-16 » Author: Scott ShermanSummary: Power supplies are one of the most overlooked part of a computer. Yet it is often the root for instability problems due to being to weak for all the power hugry stuff we put in our computers. Scott has reviewed the Antec True Blue 480 to see if it would fare better than the 350W power supply he had before. [Read More]
Aerocool Aeropower II 420W PSU
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2003-09-15 » Author: Adam ErkerSummary: Power can come in many different packages. If the normal PSU was Michael Jordan, this one would be the Dennis Rodman of the group. Flashy looks and strong performance give the Aerocool Aeropower II 420W PSU a huge advantage to sky over the competition. [Read More]
SilverStone 400W SST-ST400
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2003-09-11 » Author: Adam ErkerSummary: SilverStone brings us a 400W PSU that will satisfy pretty much any user out there. If you need some dependable power, with the latest SATA connections in there too, you might want to check out this article. [Read More]
Kingwin KWI-450WABK Divine Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2003-08-25 » Author: Shane UnreinSummary: Four fans (including a quad-LED fan), great looking aluminum casing, plenty of power connectors and a three speed thermal control switch help make Kingwin's Divine Power Series of power supplies a great choice for feeding your power hungry PC. Check out this review of the 450W black aluminum KWI-450WABK PSU from Kingwin to see if it really is "divine." [Read More]
Enermax EG465P-VE(FC) Power Supply
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2003-07-10 » Author: Chad UnreinSummary: With a plethora of features, like dual temperature controlled fans and a maximum of 460 watts of power, the EG465P-VE(FC) from Enermax is a great power supply for almost any PC. [Read More]
Antec TrueControl 550
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2003-04-10 » Author: Bryan DuncanSummary: Antec's latest power supply combines the performance of the TruePower 550 with a tweaker's delight: A remote control panel for adjusting voltages and fan speeds. [Read More]
Antec TruePower 430
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2003-03-10 » Author: Bryan DuncanSummary: Power Supplies aren't sexy or fun, but we'll show you why a good one like the True430 is worth the extra money. [Read More]
Antec TruePower 550
Category:Power Supplies » Released: 2003-01-15 » Author: Scott ShermanSummary: [Read More]
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