Antec NeoPower 480

One of the most obvious trends in the power supply industry is the ever-increasing power that is available for the average consumer. Several years ago, you had to be a really hardcore enthusiast to consider dropping $150+ on a high quality 500W PSU, and the selection was limited. For a good system, 300-400W was plenty at that time. Now, you won't find many recommendations for new PCs being under 400W because the power demands of components continues to rise, and more and more people are putting more powerful components in their systems.

Another trend that is obvious to those of us who follow modding, even if just a little, is the increasing demand for so-called 'modular' PSUs. A modular PSU is one that allows you to connect only the cables that you need for your system, thus reducing clutter and hopefully increasing airflow inside your case. This type of unit allows for instant customization and a great amount of flexibility. At first, modular PSUs were only seen at online retailers that offer custom products and modding supplies. Now, there are several modular PSUs being mass produced, and one of those is the NeoPower 480 from Antec.

As the name suggests, the NeoPower 480 is a 480 watt power supply (ATX12V v2.0). And, as you might expect since it's an Antec unit, it boasts some great featurs and provides the solid power that Antec is famous for. Keep reading to learn about what Antec has done to reduce the cable spaghetti in your case and to see how well the NeoPower 480 performs.