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Nexus RX-Series 530W & 1000W Power supply Reviews

Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan

2010-02-11 11:00:00.0


PC Perspective and PureOverclock have reviewed two Nexus RX-series power supplies, in 530W and 1000W form.

Let's see what they had to say:

  • PC Perspective: Nexus RX-5300 530W Modular Power Supply Review:

    "The Nexus RX-5300 – 530W power supply delivered very good efficiency with relatively clean outputs and good voltage regulation. Its main feature however is how quiet it is – virtually silent. Not only does it start out quiet it stays that way throughout the power curve. At full output the fan just becomes audible. Throw in modular cables, support for high-end graphic adapters, and a good assortment of peripheral cables and you have an nice PSU for a HTPC or other quiet computing application.

    My main complaint with the RX-5300 power supply (and the only reason it didn't bring home gold) is the limited 2-year warranty, which seems out dated when many other high-quality power supplies are now offering 5-year, 7-year, or lifetime warranties."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • PureOverclock: Nexus RX-1K 1000W:

    "With a retail price of approximately $200 USD, the RX-1K sits squarely in the middle of the kilowatt market segment, priced very well and offering good value for a modular unit of this power capacity. The main selling point of the Nexus RX-1K 1000W is probably its low noise levels and efficiency in a convenient setup. There really aren't any other detractions on this unit; it is a very good all-round power supply that offers a compelling combination of features, functionality, and aesthetics while maintaining very low noise levels."


    Click here to read the full review.

These Nexus RX power supplies really seem to be designed for low noise operation, and they do excel in that regard. However, the 2-year warranty is a little disappointing.

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