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450W-700W Power Supply Review Roundup

Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan

2009-07-15 10:00:00.0


APH Networks, Hardware Secrets, JonnyGURU, MadShrimps and Rbmods have reviewed a few 450W to 700W power supplies from Cooler Master, Enermax, Gigabyte, FSP, Thermaltake and Xigmatek.

Let's see what they had to say:

  • APH Networks: Thermaltake Litepower 450W Power Supply Review:

    "Overall, the Thermaltake Litepower 450W isn't extraordinary; nor is it designed to be. It is budget oriented and has an MSRP of $89.99, it might be wise to consider this power supply if you are all about being "green", but if you are looking for something on budget and still high performance, you should look elsewhere."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • Hardware Secrets: Cooler Master UCP 700W Power Supply Review:

    "Even though it has a secondary design similar to Antec Signature, Seasonic M12D and Corsair HX (750W and up), it simply cannot deliver the same quality level, and this explains its lower price tag (USD 120 in the USA).

    It is an attractive product because of its higher efficiency compared to other products on the same price range, even though it produces a higher electrical noise level compared to other products around. If you understand UCP 700 W limitations and they don’t bother you, it can be a good option."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • Hardware Secrets: Enermax ECO 80+ 620 W Power Supply Review:

    "Enermax ECO80+ 620 W is identical to Enermax Liberty ECO 620 W but without the modular cabling system and with the quiet magnetic fan with batwing blades, with the great advantage of being USD 20-40 cheaper.

    If you are building a mainstream PC, Enermax ECO80+ 620 W won’t let you down: typical efficiency of 85%, extremely stable voltages and very low ripple and noise levels."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • Hardware Secrets: FSP FSP300-60GHS Power Supply Review:

    "FSP300-60GHS performed well during our tests, presenting high efficiency up to 84.4% and really being able to deliver 300 W.

    This is certainly a good option for people building small computers based on the CFX standard.

    SilverStone Sugo SG05 comes with it and it seems to be a good match."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • JonnyGURU: Xigmatek NRP-PC502 500W PSU Review:

    "I know what Xigmatek was doing when they decided on this platform. The PC501 couldn't do 80 Plus Bronze, and this one could. Unfortunately the platform chosen looks to be a misstep, for the 502 did not have the stability or ripple suppression that the older 501 had. This is a step backwards, Xigmatek - efficiency isn't everything in this business. The platform does have some promise, but I'd go back to Compucase and get them to fix this ripple issue at the very least."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • MadShrimps: CoolerMaster 600, OCZ 600 and Zalman 660W PSU roundup:

    "All together I must say the Zalman unit probable is the most favourable of the contestants, connectivity, cable length, noise, efficiency, it scores best in all categories. Though the ATX plug is not really favourable and can be annoying. At a price of €120 or more I do think it's a little overpriced, CoolerMaster's Silent Pro M700 can be had cheaper and offers more output power. The Silent Pro M600 offers less output power but also comes with great connectivity, long cables and great efficiency and noise results, all for a much nicer price: 80~90 euros. But you can still get it cheaper, OCZ has their 600W ModXstream unit priced roughly another 10~15 euros cheaper while offering nearly same noise/efficiency results. Do know that you have only 4 molex connectors available which isn't that much, but if fits your needs then the ModXstream will certainly please you as price/performance it's one of the best power supply's out there."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • Rbmods: Gigabyte ODIN GT 550W PSU Review:

    "This a good and stable PSU, it is one of the first on the market that supports software that allows you to see fan speed, watt and temperature of the PSU. The gauges that you get gives a cool touch to the whole thing even though you can already read all the numbers in the software.

    This unit is pretty much noiseless, I had to put my ear to it actually to be able to hear it so I am sure this will fit even well in a HTPC unit. Overall it has long cables, it's modular, and it remains stable so there is not much more I can require from it. It does not use more wattage than my Coolermaster M units so its pretty power saving also. "


    Click here to read the full review.

Enjoy!

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