Thermaltake PSU Power Supply

Thermaltake SMART Series SP-750M PSU Review

" Efficiency is something that humans strive for with everything we do. This varies from how we handle paperwork at a job to how we put up a building. In particular, transportation is one issue where efficiency really comes into play. Whether that involves planning a bus route or the complicated task of arranging air traffic, the bottom line is that being inefficient will end up costing extra money and time. Eliminating inefficiency fits into everyone’s life and if you are good at it, then you are able to successfully plan anything. The same efficiency issues can be said for how data and electricity are transferred in the computing world. "

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 Fractal Design PSU Power Supply

Fractal Design Tesla R2 1000W PSU Review

" Today we are looking at the Fractal Design Tesla R2 1000W, a high output power supply which achieves a very competitive price point in the United Kingdom, around £130 inc vat. While this unit isn’t modular, it does achieve 80 Plus Gold Certification and has a full 3 year warranty. Is it worth the modest outlay? The Tesla R2 utilises a single +12V rail and has a large 135mm fan inside which is temperature controlled. There are three other models in the Tesla R2 range, a 500W, a 650W and a 800W unit. We looked at the Newton R3 1000W back in March, although it is more expensive, modular and 80 Plus Platinum certified. In the UK the Newton R3 1000W ships with a £35-£40 price premium over the Tesla R2 1000W. "

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 Corsair PSU Power Supply

Corsair CX600M Power Supply Review

" When building a PC for ourselves or recommending components for others there is one area, more than any other, that is never worth skimping on... the PSU. A cheap, low quality PSU can cause numerous problems in a build from lacking key protection features and random instability to being responsible for taking out other components when it reaches the end of its life in a sizzling mess. That doesn't mean all low cost PSUs are bad, far from it and for some time now a number of manufacturers have offered a good base level of quality at minimal cost, such as Corsairs CX series. Now looking to mix the decent quality, low cost CX specification with the usually more expensive modular design Corsair have released the CX-m series of PSUs and today we look at one of the top models, the CX600M. "

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 Cooler Master PSU Power Supply

Cooler Master V Series 1000W PSU Review

" Today we are looking at a power supply from Cooler Master , part of the high end V Series. This new range comprises a 700W, 850W and 1000W unit. The power supply we are reviewing today is firmly targeting the high end – it is a pure modular design with 80 Plus Gold Certification and is backed with a full 5 year warranty. The Cooler Master V series is based on the excellent Seasonic KM3 platform, the same as the Corsair AX760 and AX860 models which we reviewed here back in November. "

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 Enermax PSU Power Supply

Enermax NAXN ADV 650 W Review

" Enermax, although not one of the biggest PSU OEMs (e.g. like Delta), still manages to offer products of very high quality and performance. Their own creations are unfortunately more expensive than those of the competition because a medium-volume production line doesn't allow for reduced production costs, which seriously influences retail prices. This is most likely the main reason behind their mainstream and mid-range units by other OEMs, since doing so allows them to offer really affordable PSUs that easily meet the tough competition in this hotly competed for category. You see, high-end units may be a manufacturer's pride, but they don't sell en masse. They definitely don't pay the bills. "

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 Corsair PSU Power Supply

Corsair CX600M Review

" Fundamental to any computer system is the power supply. Without it, hardware simply has no juice but making a brash decision on such a device can be to the enthusiast’s folly. Investing in a quality power supply is a sensible choice when splashing out on a new system and today we will be taking a look at a unit from hardware giants Corsair. Not everyone has the option to spend hundreds of pounds on a power supply for their system but thankfully Corsair have the entry level CX series to cater for budget conscious system builders and enthusiasts. The unit we will be looking at today is the CX600M, although this product is only 80 Plus Bronze certified it still retains a strong single +12v rail, a quiet 120mm cooling fan and modular characteristics that will satisfy even avid hardware connoisseurs. "

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 Corsair PSU Power Supply

Corsair CX Series Modular CX600M 600 W Review

" In this review, we will take a good look at the second strongest CX modular unit, the CX600M. It houses enough PCIe connectors to power a mid-range system with one high-end VGA or two smaller VGAs with a single PCIe socket each. Such a PSU would normally have four PCIe connectors, since its capacity can easily support them, but Corsair decided that two would—for unknown reasons—be enough. We don’t agree with this decision because it dramatically restricts the usability of the unit and expect Corsair to offer an upgraded version with more PCIe connectors soon. Users will have to cope with having only two of them until then. But enough has been said. Let's move on to the main portion of the CX600M review. "

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 Enermax PSU Power Supply

Enermax Triathlor 650W Power Supply Review

" Enermax Technology Corporation is a company that is well known in the world of power supplies and general computing alike. Founded in 1990, Enermax has made a name for itself by providing solid performing power supplies, among other computer components, cases, and accessories. Enermax' current lines of power supplies encompass a wide range of products targeted at various market segments including the Platimax, MaxRevo, Modu87+, Pro87+, Revolution85+, MODU82+, PRO82+, LibertyECO, NAXN, and Tomahawk series. In addition to being a retail presence with its Enermax brand power supplies, Enermax Technology Corporation appears to be one of the few real OEM designers of power supplies. Its power supplies however, have only rarely shown up under other labels including Grow Up Japan, Sapphire, and its house brand Lepa. Today, we are looking at our first power supply from the Enermax Triathlor line of power supplies with this 650 watt model (ETA650AWT-M). "

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 Cooler Master PSU Power Supply

Cooler Master V Series 1000 W Review

" Cooler Master has had a significant presence in the PSU market by mostly focusing on the mainstream- and medium categories, since their high-end models weren't all that competitive, facing off against opponents with far more current designs and better overall performance. CM’s favorite OEM, Enhance, although a good one, is apparently more familiar with budget-orientated units instead of cutting-edge designs that offer the highest possible performance, and CM has, as such, chosen to work with Seasonic, the OEM that has for many years now helped highly successful companies dominate the enthusiast market, on their new V Series. This collaboration will surely cause significant upsets to the PSU market, leading, in the end, to better products at lower prices through the competition it will generate, which will highly benefit the consumer. With only one company on top, things get out of control easily, but new strategies need to be devised to create competitive products with a better price/performance ratio if another large company claims a significant piece of the market pie. "

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 Enermax PSU Power Supply

Enermax Triathlor FC 650-Watt 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply Review

" Following up on the heels of our review of the Enermax NAXN ADV 650W power supply, we have another low wattage unit from Enermax for your viewing pleasure. Just as we discussed with the NAXN ADV, power requirements for systems are currently shrinking and as such, you're going to see an influx of lower wattage units to accompany this. Some of these will be entirely new designs and yet others will be product refreshes just as we have today. "

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