Antec Phantom 350W PSU

Introduction

Do you dream of the day where the only noise coming from your PC will be from the speakers? As time goes by that dream is becoming more and more of a reality. Antec has come to the plate with the Antec Phantom power supply, a completely fanless, passive cooling PSU that is quiet as a mouse. The PSU is another component on the PC that has added to the din the PC fans and video card are already creating in your PC. That sound is why we have some great aluminum cases that are helping to eliminate those fast spinning case fans, and vid card makers continue to look for ways to quiet down those vacuum cleaner cards. In steps Antec with the Phantom, a big, heavy, but 100% silent PSU. So how do they do it you ask??....let's find out!!

Specs & Features

Features:

• 350 Watts ATX12V2.0
• Fanless design ensures absolutely silent operation
• Ultra-high-efficiency circuitry (at least 85% efficiency at full load) saves energy and reduces heat
• Extruded aluminum casing is directly attached to internal heatsinks, for maximum heat dispersion
• Dedicated output circuits for each voltage eliminate combined-output limitations
• Advanced voltage-feedback circuitry provides maximum system stability by ensuring accurate power delivery
• Dual +12V output circuits provide server-quality power
• 2 SATA connectors to power Serial ATA drives
• Server-grade protection features ensure maximum reliability. Includes over-temperature, over-voltage, over-current, over-power, short-circuit and under-voltage protection
• Gold-plated connectors for superior conductivity
• ATX12V v2.0 compliant compatible with current and newest generation of motherboards
• AQ3 Antec's unbeatable 3-year parts and labor warranty

One of the most notable features of the Antec Phantom is the awesome 85% efficiency claimed by Antec. Of course, the greater the efficiency the less heat the PSU is going to produce for that fanless design to have to handle. Cool, very cool indeed.

The Phantom also comes equipped with a PCI-Express power connection compatible with the latest and greatest hardware flying off the shelves. As PCI-Express begins to take hold as the norm, this power connector will become more and more needed as we move ahead with technology.