SilverPower SP-S850 Power Supply

INTRODUCTION

There's a new entry into the U.S. computer power supply market from across the pond called SilverPower. They are being brought to us by Tagan Technology Co., USA, which shares with SilverPower the same parent company, MaxPoint. Headquartered in Germany, MaxPoint describes the SilverPower brand as being a full range and nice priced series. Hmmm. Can you say budget brand auf Deutsch? Es ist haushalt marke.

Ranging in wattage from 350 to 850 watts, the SilverPower series is a no frills, non-modular cable offering that should appeal to those wishing to save a little money on a PSU that will provide them with enough power for their PC that is both adequate and economical. Though no MSRP has been anounced as of yet in the U.S., the SilverPower SP-S850 under review today is selling for about £80 (Including VAT) in the U.K. That's about $135 USD (no VAT). No VAT? No value added tax. Also note that there has been no official word yet on the U.S. warranty, but more than likely it's going to be three years parts and labor like its siblings from Tagan.

Checking in with my favorite online PC retail therapist, I found that 850 watt PSU's range in price from about $140 to $220 USD. Since I haven't won the lottery yet and I don't have an unlimited supply of cash, saving money on the endless supply of computer parts that I require is intriguing. If I can get adequate performance using economical means, I can justify my purchase by spending the savings in other areas. Let's take a look now at the SilverPower SP-S850 and see if its performance belies its nice price.

About MaxPoint

Our history - the strength is in the quality

MaxPoint is a leading and international operating producer and importer of innovative IT-peripherals with its headquarters in Ahrensburg near Hamburg (Germany). Established in 1993 the company repeatedly has attracted attention due to groundbreaking new product developments and awards. Further milestones in Maxpoint’s global activity are the foundations of branch offices as follows:

1998  Raidsonic Technology GmbH, Germany
2004  NanoPoint SARL, France
2004  NanoPoint Co. Ltd, United Kingdom
2004  NanoPoint Technology Inc., Taiwan
2006  Tagan Technology Co., USA

At present, the MaxPoint Group consists of eight divisions concentrating independently from each other on their particular clientele, but offering a well-adapted overall portfolio.

With the emphasis on Power Supplies MaxPoint sells the following four brands:
Tagan - Full range PS for gamers and enthusiasts
Seasonic - High-end PS, highly efficient, reliable and silent
Silverpower - Full range and nice priced series
Etasis - PSU for server application (redundant PS and IPC)

MaxPoint, therefore, always satisfies specific clientele thus offering a well-adapted overall portfolio in the PS market.