Thermaltake PurePower 680W Power Supply

After you stop drooling at the thought of having dual video cards in an SLI setup, you come to realize some practical concerns. Cost is the most obvious one. Most of us struggle to pay $450 for one video card, but spending $900 to $1,000 on two is just ludicrous to many people. Beyond the cost though are other important concerns, like power requirements. More and more power supplies are including the new 6-pin PCI Express power connector, but I have only seen a couple that offer two such connectors. I happen to have one of them for review today -- the Thermaltake 680W Silent PurePower power supply (W0049).

Not only does this supply feature two PCI Express connectors, but it also includes four SATA connectors and three +12V rails. Additionally, it has a cool, shiny mirror finish, and all power cables are colorfully sleeved.

Features

• Compliant with SSI EPS 12V and ATX 12V 2.01 Version
• Higher output: 680W output power provides sufficient power
• Dual PCI Express, 4 SATA connectors and ten 4-pin power connectors
• Active PFC, improved energy efficiency and reduced current load on AC delivery systems
• Mirror Finish Lapping
• High efficient with dual fans for lowest noise
• Intelligent Cable, provide optimum air flow
• Protections against Over voltage, Short-Circuit, Over-current, Overload, and Over-temperature
• Safety / EMI Approvals: CB,CE, FCC, UL, CUL, TUV certification

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