Power Supply Review Roundup - Akasa, Antec, OCZ & More

• bit-tech: Antec's Signature 850W power supply:
  
  

  "While we don't like the cables so much because they look ugly and they miss a few features, technically they are very good and between them and the modular connectors they are both of high quality to match the rest of the unit. Antec has pulled through in that regard and instead of just going to Delta, telling it to build it a PSU and slapping an Antec badge on it; it's thought about the product as a whole.
  
  The extra efficiency won't offset the extra cost, but £135 for the hardware you get in the black box isn't particularly bad value. Whether you go for this or the recently lower priced Cooler Master Ultimate UCP 900W will get you an excellent PSU either way – if we had reviewed the Cooler Master a week later at £146 and not £160+ it would have been recommended too. With regards to the Antec Signature 850W, the bottom line is that if you do want to splash out on a truly premium purchase, this is certainly one to keep high up on the short list."

  
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• DriverHeaven: Akasa 80+ 500w PSU Review:
  
  

  "The Akasa Power 80+ 500W PSU may not be a top performance product, but it offers excellent value to mainstream users. The very high efficiency does not only improve the overall electrical performance but it also lowers the power loss, improving the thermal and acoustics performance considerably as well. The Power 80+ 500W would be a very good long-term investment for people who are building simple office or mid range gaming PCs."

  
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• Guru3D: OCZ ModXtream PRO 600 Watt power supply review‏:
  
  

  "You know, I think that if you purchase a PSU with a bit of a brand name stamped on top of it, that it probably can't be really bad. I doubt any really bad 2008 PSU's still even exist. It's no different with the OCZ Technology ModXtream PRO. From what we can tell it's a fine power supply. You get a nice dark black look, great cooling, modular options and we figure, very stable voltages. OCZ is offering the product at roughly 69 EUR / 89 USD and tops it off with a 3 year warranty.
  
  What I like the most though is the proclaimed high efficiency, an efficiency of roughly 86% at normal power consumption, it might be even a tad higher yet we do not have numbers on that available. So not only does it save on energy consumption and thus mother nature, but when you think about it .. also you power bill. You have your modability, efficiency and the nice aesthetics. The cables themselves are nicely sleeved in black wrapping."

  
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• JonnyGURU: NorthQ Giant Reactor 1000W Power Supply Review:
  
  

  "In what will likely make NorthQ feel a lot better after the disappointing Black Magic 650W unit, the Giant Reactor lands a good solid nine here at jonnyGURU.com based on solid performance first seen with the Giant Connector 850W. While I am not quite ready to call this unit a true 1kW unit due to the lower combined 12V rating than what is usually found at this power level, the fact is that it did do 1kW at temperatures well above what most units are even rated for, and it did the job cleanly and with excellent stability. Folks, if you're planning a dual 280 GTX or Crossfire 4870x2 setup, this unit won't let you down. Just don't try and throw a third such card at it, and you'll be fine."

  
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• Rbmods: FSP Power Mod 700W Power Supply Review:
  
  

  "Conclusion: The FSP Power Mod 700W PSU is an attractive mid-range power supply that delivers solid performance without any frills or hassles. The modular cable design combined with the quad 12V rails is something you expect to find in the higher end supplies. The unit can be purchased directly from FSP’s direct site, www.shopfsp.com, for a great price currently of ~$109 USD (prices may vary), which is a very budget-friendly price for such a supply. If you’re looking for a modular supply that delivers sound performance and are willing to deal with the nits I noticed, you should give this supply some consideration."

  
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