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Power Supply Review Roundup - Antec, Corsair, Lian Li & More

Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan

2008-11-06 10:31:28.0


Bjorn3D, DriverHeaven, ITreviewed, JonnyGURU, Overclockers Online, TestFreaks, TweakTown, and Virtual-Hideout have reviewed power supplies from Antec, bgears, Corsair, Lian-Li, OCZ, Silver Power, and Xigmatek.

Let's see what they had to say:

  • Bjorn3D: Silver Power SP-600A2C:

    "The SP-600A2C is a power supply that, while fairly solid, seems overpriced for the features that you get. While this power supply is not yet available in the US, it has been available in Europe for some time now. The price point seems a little steep for a 600W power supply at just under $100 USD. This may be due more to the cost of computer components in Europe, which seem to be slightly higher than here in the US, and I don't think that I would pay that high a price for it. I did like the power supply overall but cost is still a big factor for many, many users."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • Bjorn3D: Silver Power SP-S850 Power Supply:

    "Supporting Skulltrail notwithstanding, the SilverPower SP-S850, at 850 watts, provides plenty of good clean power. After using this PSU on a daily basis 24/7 for three weeks now, I'd say that it's been more than adequate and I'd recommend the SilverPower SP-S850 power supply to anyone (except maybe the most extreme enthusiasts using multiple high-end power hungry GPU's) looking for a good PSU zum günstigen preis (at a low price)."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • DriverHeaven: Corsair TX750 PSU Review:

    "The Corsair TX750W isn't designed to offer much when it comes to aesthetics, but it certainly succeeds on delivering great overall performance. It is a very efficient product with an amazingly good electrical circuit. Even though it appears simple and crude, the design and build quality of this unit meet very high standards. Enthusiasts will not only like the great electrical performance of the TX750 but they will be drawn to its excellent thermal performance as well."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • ITreviewed: Lian-Li Silent Force Power Supply Unit Reviewed:

    "With clean and stable power driving your PC via the Silent Force PSU - along with the multi-12V rails output and bead core protection for the PCI-e connectors and failsafe safety protections - the Silent Force PSU is one of the best quality power supplies on the market. The only downside is that the series maxes out at 850 Watts. If you’re looking for a silent power supply for your PC, the PS-S850GE should definitely be at the top of your list - it even remains very quiet and cool even when the 135mm fan runs at over 1300rpm! This power supply will easily run all dual graphic card configurations with ease and is certainly equal to other power supplies in its class. However, if power is more important than quietness, check out Lian-Li’s brand new Maxima Force series (among others). The only disappointment is that Lian-Li didn’t go for a brushed aluminium finish, which would have looked much better in its cases."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • JonnyGURU: 2008 Supplementary PSU Roundup - Part 1:

    "The Ultra Power Partner is a half decent alternative for those who already have a half decent 300W power supply, just bought a GTX 280, and need something to power said 280 without buying a whole new main power supply. Unfortunately, sloppy build quality along with no PFC and poor efficiency is enough to keep me from recommending it. Sorry Ultra.

    [...]

    The FSP Booster X3, being an older product, doesn't quite earn a recommendation due mostly to little things like heating up too much, performing just a bit worse for voltage regulation than the Ultra, and running those little 40mm demons just a bit louder; but I do feel the unit is overall the better product of the two I've looked at today."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • Overclockers Online: Antec Signature 650W Power Supply:

    "In terms of performance, we have not seen anything quite like it; it held exceptionally well in all tests, and it was quiet. By the fourth and fifth tests, the fan speed did pick up, but was still by anyone's most discerning critique, still quiet. The unit also came with quite a number of nice perks: a beautiful finish, matching Molex connectors, lots of connectors, and sleeved wires. While for some computer systems nowadays, a 650W power supply truly may not be enough, but rest assured, Antec has that covered; the Signature series power supply is also available in a 850W variant."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • TestFreaks: bgears b-Tarantula 650Watt Power Supply:

    "The bgears b-Tarantula power supply is a very good choice if you’re in the market for a modular PSU, it’s not only stable but quiet as well.

    The unique modular style of the b-Tarantula is very useful if you’ve got a cramped case or even a tight small form factor case, you can just bend the cables to connect them, and of course since it’s modular you only use what you need and won’t have extra cable floating around your case."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • TweakTown: Xigmatek NRP-MC651 650 watt Power Supply‏:

    "The Xigmatek NRP-MC651 offers you a lot of stable power for your upgrading dollars. All voltage rails were rock solid and even under load the rails did not drop to a point where you would begin to worry about stability. The modular design also gives you the ability to maximize the airflow in your enclosure. While not everyone worries about this, we enthusiasts do and the addition of a modular concept is always a big plus."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • Virtual-Hideout: OCZ ModXStream-Pro 600w Power Supply Review:

    "It always makes me feel better knowing and being able to report that a PSU can live up to its recommendation. The OCZ 600 Watt ModXstream Power Supply is a very, very worthy choice. The price seems to be on par with the 600 Watt range, though just a bit on the top end at around $110. If anything makes it worth the buy, consider the efficiency and power produced."


    Click here to read the full review.


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