Press Release: PC Power & Cooling Joins the OCZ Technology Group

This must be one of the best move OCZ can do this year, aside from introducing uber RAMs. OCZ has been very agressive with the PSU market, yet they still can't compete with PCP&C when it comes to stability and reliability. Sure, their existing OCZ PSUs do rock, but the enthusiast favorite has always been the server-grade PCP&C. Expand to read the full press release...

Sunnyvale, Calif.—May 25, 2007—OCZ today announced immediate plans to bring PC Power & Cooling into the OCZ Technology Group. As a worldwide leader in high performance computer hardware, OCZ acquired PC Power & Cooling to utilize their keen expertise in power management and take the organization to the next level. This compelling partnership between the two like-minded companies will create a powerful fusion of patented technologies, innovative, high quality PC components, and improved accessibility of premium solutions for customers worldwide. All parties, including the consumer, will benefit from the acquisition; the combined company is now situated to deliver ground-breaking power solutions to meet the growing demand for efficient, high performance components to power the computing needs of gaming, enthusiast, and mission-critical systems builders alike.

With OCZ and PC Power & Cooling joining forces, the result is a solid partnership aimed at delivering superior solutions to end-users. Combining technical strengths, R&D resources, and complementary proficiencies, the new OCZ Technology Group intends to go above and beyond consumer expectations in quality, service, and hi-tech leadership. As the time-honored frontrunner in best-in-class power solutions, only PC Power & Cooling can redefine and develop the market’s standards of performance, as it has done for the past twenty-two years since its inception in 1985. Previously, PC Power & Cooling solutions were only available to US customers through their online store and a few select resellers and retail outlets. Under the OCZ Technology Group, PC Power & Cooling products will gain the exposure of the established OCZ global channel, maximizing the availability of the reputable line to customers everywhere.

All OCZ and PC Power & Cooling product lines will benefit from the new collaboration efforts. Moving forward, PC Power & Cooling’s complete line of power supplies will become the premium-grade PSU collection from OCZ, and will continue to be branded under the PC Power & Cooling brand. In addition to combining current product lines, the focus of OCZ and PC Power & Cooling is to take innovation and industry leadership to new heights. As the founder and CEO of PCP&C, Doug Dodson, moves into the position of Chief Technology Officer at OCZ, the integration of his expertise will set new standards for OCZ product development and innovation. OCZ’s popular high performance memory modules, PSUs, and flash memory will continue to evolve ahead of the times and stay attuned to the needs of the industry. The outcome is a greatly differentiated range of OCZ and PCP&C solutions available worldwide that addresses the complete spectrum of applications.

“OCZ and PC Power & Cooling are both technology leaders that share a common passion for delivering premium solutions to consumers,” said Ryan Petersen, CEO of OCZ Technology Group. “By bringing these two established companies together we are able to leverage the strengths of each organization and accelerate the development of cutting edge products for a variety of markets. We believe that collectively OCZ and PC Power & Cooling will build on our combined heritage to revolutionize high end computing."

"As an expansion partner, I believe we have found in OCZ the ideal fit for the culture and approach of PC Power & Cooling," said Doug Dodson, founder and CEO of PCP&C. "In my new role as Chief Technology Officer, I will focus on maintaining PC Power's lead in proven ultra high-performance with the Turbo-Cool line, and in value and quiet computing with the Silencer line, as well as provide guidance for the continuing improvement of OCZ's power management solutions. I am excited about the improved accessibility of PC Power & Cooling products and I am confident that our rich tradition of reliability and innovation will continue to strengthen as a part of the OCZ Technology Group."

Building on a shared understanding and mutual enthusiasm for leading-edge computer technology, OCZ and PC Power & Cooling will seamlessly unify to represent the pinnacle of performance. Look for all of OCZ Technology Group's current and future products in its worldwide network of distributors, e-tailers, and retail stores.

Source:PC Power & Cooling Joins the OCZ Technology Group

Press Release: OCZ Technology Announces the Ultra-Quiet StealthXStream 600W, a Best-in-Class, Gamer’s Power Supply

OCZ* is on a press release spree. They have introduced so many products already, just this year alone. Among the few, they have released the Reaper memory, SLI ram, a ModXSTream PSU and FlexXLC ram. Way to go OCZ! Check it out...

OCZ Technology Announces the Ultra-Quiet StealthXStream 600W, a Best-in-Class, Gamer’s Power Supply
2007-04-23

Sunnyvale, CA—April 23, 2007—OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and power supplies, today announced the new StealthXStream Power Supply. This new 600W PSU features a conservative look with a sleek, black case and fan. Designed for the value-minded consumer seeking simple, quiet performance, the StealthXStream includes OCZ’s acclaimed reliability and feature-sets with a lower price point.

Ideal for system builders and enthusiasts who prefer a low-key PSU, the StealthXStream focuses on performance, quality, and quiet operation. Even at peak loads, the 600W StealthXStream remains virtually silent and excludes flashy LEDs ensuring the power supply is not seen or heard.

The StealthXStream is kept supremely cool with a large 120mm fan features a standard ATX power supply form factor resulting in a compact footprint to accommodate virtually all computer towers. With a sustained output of 600W and four +12V rails to provide uniform distribution of power, the StealthXStream is well-suited for and driving today's higher end systems. The rock solid StealthXStream is built to provide sufficient output to power dual GPU and CPU platforms, complete with two PCI-Express cables and a 4/8 CPU auxiliary connector which are wrapped in a flexible mesh promoting a tidy environment inside the case.

“Fueled by the requests from gamers for a high performance yet aggressively priced PSU, our engineers developed the new StealthXStream PSU,” said Alex Mei, Executive VP, OCZ Technology Group. “The new StealthXStream is designed with all of the features that gamers asked for including an ultra quiet fan, a high quality core that is very efficient and able to power serious components, Active PFC, and plenty of connectors to support future upgrades. When it comes to the perfect balance of performance, features, and value the SXS is a true Best-in-Class solution.”

The OCZ StealthXStream provides Universal Input and Active PFC (Power Factor Correction) to effectively regulate input voltage across worldwide power grids and maintain an economical, yet stable supply of power.

All OCZ StealthXStream power supplies come backed with an industry-leading three year OCZ PowerSwap Warranty for the ultimate peace of mind.

For more information on the OCZ StealthXStream Power Supply series, please visit our product page here.

Source:OCZ Technology Announces the Ultra-Quiet StealthXStream 600W, a Best-in-Class, Gamer’s Power Supply

Press Release: OCZ Technology Merges their Leading Edge PSU Technology with a Modular Cable Management System and Launches the ModXStream Power Supply

While OCZ* is one of my favorite companies of enthusiast-rated products, I never really liked their ModStream series. And for some reason, I never really liked the looked and performance of such PSU. But anyway, OCZ* released a new PSU and they claim it to look good, cable-management friendly, and uber silent. Check it out...

OCZ Technology Merges their Leading Edge PSU Technology with a Modular Cable Management System and Launches the ModXStream Power Supply Family
2007-04-12

Sunnyvale, CA—April 12, 2007—OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and components, today announced the ModXStream Series, a new line of power supplies designed to offer consumers a combination of OCZ’s legendary PSU architecture and an efficient modular cable management system. Available in 780W and 900W models, the high efficiency ModXStream offers the industry’s highest performing modular power supplies on the market.

As a gamer or case modder, modular cabling is a necessity when building a cool and orderly system. To optimize airflow and eliminate cable mazes, the ModXStream power supply is equipped with EZMod technology to allow complete customization of your power system by utilizing only the cables you require.

The ModXStream was engineered to be the quietest PSU available so gamers can hear their games and not their PC. Kept ultra-cool with a load-controlled 120mm fan, the powerful ModXStream still remains virtually silent and supremely cool even at peak loads.

Next generation platforms and high performance graphics cards are essential to modern gamers and enthusiasts. Complete with dual/quad PCI-Express cables and six serial ATA connectors, the rock solid ModXStream is built to provide sufficient output to power demanding GPU and setups. With a sustained output of 780W or 900W and four +12V rails to provide uniform distribution of power, the ModXStream is the superlative solution for and driving today's higher end systems.

“The new series of 780W/900W ModXStream PSUs extends the range of high-end modular power supplies to new performance dimensions,” commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology. “Whereas most modular PSUs hit the ceiling at 600W, the new OCZ ModXStreams are specked to comfortably support even the most demanding graphics processors along with multi-core CPUs.“

The OCZ ModXStream provides Universal Input and Active PFC (Power Factor Correction) to effectively regulate input voltage across worldwide power grids and maintain an economical, yet stable supply of power.

All OCZ ModXStream power supplies come backed with an industry-leading three year OCZ PowerSwap Warranty for the ultimate peace of mind.

For more information on the OCZ ModXStream Power Supply series, please visit our product page here.

Source:OCZ Technology Merges their Leading Edge PSU Technology with a Modular Cable Management System and Launches the ModXStream Power Supply Family

Tech LInk? (PSU): Miller Electric 10,000W Power Supply Review

If you are in the mood for some funny review, check this one out. Gotta love PCPER's latest article, I really enjoyed it. Expand the news post to see a teaser excerpt of the review.

Up until one of the resistive load banks overheated and caught fire, the PSU produced stellar load regulation on all of the outputs across a broad range of loads; even when delivering 2,500 watts of DC power.

Oh @#$%! That’s not good! Fire-Fire-Fire! Well, turn it off, turn it off! These are a few of the thoughts that flashed thru my mind as I reached for the fire extinguisher…

Unfortunately, that concluded our testing on the XMT 300 PC power supply…

Source:Miller Electric 10,000W Power Supply Review

Tech Link (PSU): OCZ ProXStream 1kw OCZ1000PXS ATX PSU

If you have a monster rig and looking to improve your PSU, then OC3D might have something that will fit your needs. The author is happy with it, except he believes it's a little pricey for its worth. Check it out...

Conclusion

The OCZ ProXStream 1000w is a great looking unit with stable voltages all the way up to 886w and quite possibly beyond. The tweakers among us will be delighted to see that the ProXStream has internal pots that can be used for fine tuning the output voltages (providing you can remove the anti-tamper glue), and with an efficiency of over 81% the unit should also appeal to those who are looking to save valuable pennies on their energy bills.

Unfortunately due to the way that the ProXStream is crammed with two levels of circuits, the unit gets very hot. To counteract this OCZ have installed a high-cfm 80mm fan that unfortunately can only be described as a leaf blower when running at full speed.

If noise isn't a factor in your next PSU purchase, then the OCZ ProXStream can be found over at SpecialTech or Tekheads retailing for around £195. This is rather expensive considering the minimalistic package you get when compared with other 1kw power supplies on the market, and personally I was expecting it to be at least £20-30 cheaper.

Update 04/03/07
We have been informed that the OCZ ProXStream 1kw has been reduced in price by £20 over at SpecialTech. This brings the retail price down to £175 making the ProXStream far more competitive in the 1kw market. For this reason, the price sub-score has been increased from 7 to 8.


Pro's
• Great looking electroplated finish.
• Sleeved cables and easy grip molex connectors.
• Good efficiency at medium and high load levels.
• Fairly stable voltages when tested up to 886w.
• Standard sized ATX casing. Suitable for all PC's.
• Adjustable pots for tweaking voltage output.

Con's
• Very noisy even with 0% load.
• Unit gets hot under heavy load.
• +5v rail results could have been better.

Source:OCZ ProXStream 1kw OCZ1000PXS ATX PSU

Tech Link (PSU): Enermax Galaxy DXX 1000w Quad Extreme

I know this posting is late, but I figure my similar power supply is due to arrive at the end of the month. I am certainly sure that I won't be able to tell for myself if it indeed is living up to the promise of its capacity, since that will definitely make a big dent on my electric bill. However, knowing this PSU passed the high requirements of FUGGER, XS owner, then I am quite sure this PSU will not let me down. Check it out...

Comdex 2003, my display rig in the Abit booth had a heart attack firing up at 4.4Ghz and the PSU was dead. I tracked back out onto the show floor and found Tom @ Enermax who said sure my 450w power supply could handle the situation, so he gave the the PSU in good faith and I hauled it back to the Abit booth with Tom in tow and snapped it like a twig. Whoops, so we go back out the Enermax booth and grab the biggest supply they had at the show, it was a 651w model that worked great for the entire duration of the show.

Well as luck would have it this year at CES we ran into power supply problems again with a 1Kw single rail from another popular manufacture failed to post on the bench rig.

Source:Enermax Galaxy DXX 1000w Quad Extreme

Tech Link (Power Supply): be quiet! 750W & 850W Dark Power Pro PSU Review

VH isn't my favorite site due to their massive advertisement, but hey, most tech sites are as well, but that's besides the point. They have posted a review of two PSUs that are badly needed nowadays because of high end video cards. Intel have improved power consumption on their processors and chipsets, but video card manufacturers are demanding more and more, so if you are planning to get a new PSU, check out the short and neat review. Expand to read the conclusion or to check out the full review.

Conclusion:
What a solid performer, and doing so quietly! The finish on the enclosure is one of my favorites. The modular cable system is over the top. The cables are of sufficient length, and in some smaller cases, even too long, but the folks with servers cases or even companies with a server setup will love the extra long cables. Onto the interior, which is laid out well and not crammed with parts. Everything is spaced nicely and should allow for proper airflow over the components.

One thing I wasn't happy with on the inside was how the wires were soldered to the modular plug board. Some of the connections look like they could have been seated better to the circuit board. On the positive side to the plugs themselves, they were all soldered properly and felt solid. What else felt solid was how well the modular plug board was attached to the chassis of the power supply, and the nuts holding it in place had glue on them to prevent them from coming loose.

During the testing, each Dark Power Pro PSU tested the same. They each got 342 watts of load put to several of the rails. The power supply barely got warm and provided this power effortlessly. Since the power supplies are basically the same except for the wattage, I can recommend either one for a dual video card setup.

Also these power supplies have been Nvidia SLI and ATI CrossFire approved. You may prefer to get the 850W if you are going with a quad GPU setup, just to have the extra headroom. For the server folks, grab either one of the these PSU's; you're also gonna love the long cables and the plethora of connections. I would like to thank be quiet! for sending out these units for VH to review.

Source:be quiet! 750W & 850W Dark Power Pro PSU Review

Tech Link (Power Supply): Tagan TurboJet TG1100-U95 1,100 W Power Supply

Nowadays, for extreme PC usage, you just can't get by without a good reliable power supply. If you are in need of one, HardwareSecrets has an article up for you guys. Kentsfield will love this baby and the PSU will have enough juice to make quadcore stable.

It is a high-end power supply with active PFC. Instead of having a big 120-mm fan on its bottom it has two 80-mm fans, one at its front and the other at its back. We prefer the 120-mm fan approach, as it provides a better airflow with lower noise level. This power supply has the same size as a conventional ATX power supply, which drew our attention, as Galaxy 1000 W from Enermax had to be bigger in order to accommodate all necessary components to deliver true 1,000 W of power – and this model from Tagan is labeled 1,100 W. This gave us a hint that we needed to take a careful look on its internal design.

Source:Tagan TurboJet TG1100-U95 1,100 W Power Supply

Press Release: Advanced High Performance Power Supply for the Most Demanding PC!

This is great, a new player in the PSU business. Hopefully, this new addition will increase the pressure on all sides of the competition, driving the price lower than what it is now. With the launch of new Chipzilla processors, this one looks very interesting to partner it with. Woot!

From the manufacturer of the "World's Most Awarded Memory" comes the Corsair HX Series Power Supply. With that same legendary focus on the performance and reliability, Corsair has engineered the HX Series to support even the most demanding of systems. The Corsair HX Series incorporates the most advanced technology to deliver reliable, continuous, and efficient power to all critical system components. The HX Series is the ideal power supply for high performance and gaming PCs, Audio/Video workstations, and file servers.

Corsair HX Series Features:

Supports the latest ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 standards and is backwards compatible with ATX12V 2.01 systems.
Guaranteed compatibility with dual-GPU configurations.
Double forward switching circuitry design offers high efficiency, up to 80% under wide load range.
Active Power Factor Correction with PF value=0.99 provides clean and reliable power to your system.
Universal AC input 90~264V automatically scans and detects the correct voltage. No more hassle of flipping that tiny red switch!
Ultra quiet 120mm double ball-bearing fan delivers excellent airflow at an exceptionally low noise level by varying the RPM in response to temperature.
Guaranteed to deliver rated specifications at 50ºC.
Triple 12V Rails provide independent reliable power to the CPU, video card and other components with a combined rating of 50A (40A on 520W) maximum! Advanced circuitry design that automatically enables power sharing between the triple +12V rails in an event of overload on any single +12V rail.
Powerful +5Vsb rail with 3A rating.
Over Current/Voltage/Power Protection, Under Voltage Protection, and Short Circuit Protection provide maximum safety for your critical system components.
105ºC rated industrial grade capacitors provide uncompromised performance and reliability, delivering 4 times the lifespan of conventional 85ºC rated capacitors.
Enhanced modular flexible cables enable easier cable routing and increased airflow in the system.
Gold Plated connectors provide oxide free ultra low-resistance contact between the power supply and your critical components.
8 Serial ATA connectors (4 on 520W).
Dimension: 5.9"(W) x 3.4"(H) X 5.9"(L)
150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 150mm(L)
MTBF: 100,000 Hours
Safety Approvals: UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TÜV, CCC, C-tick.

Source:Advanced High Performance Power Supply for the Most Demanding PC!

Tech Link (Power Supply): Face-Off! Monster 600W+, SLI-Ready Power Supplies from Thermaltake and Fortron/Source

SysOpt has an article for you guys who are always drooling for powerful power supply. They pit two great PSUs and compare how they fare with one another. If it's your cup of tea, you wouldn't want to miss on this one.

The popularity of 600W+ power supplies leaves little doubt that huge gains in system performance have only come with similarly formidable increases in power consumption. Consider systems sporting dual-core processors and dual-card graphics: adding two 7800GTX video cards to a Pentium D could push power requirement beyond 350W even before considering other components. Further developments such as nVidia's recent Quad-SLI configuration, the proliferation of four-drive RAID arrays, and always-popular case lighting components all signal power-pulling insanity!

Source:SysOpt

Tech Link (System): Running Two Systems with a Single PSU

You have got to love what HardwareZone did to their two "bare naked" systems, running on on a single PSU. The system is running with a very powerful processor, in the incarnation of Intel® Core™ 2 Duo with an MSI* motherboard equipped with an Intel® 965P Express Chipset, an MSI* 7300GS Video Card, a Fujitsu 2.5in mobile 60GB SATA hard drive, and 4x512MB Kingston DDR2-800. Aside from the unique way of getting this two systems built with one PSU, the beasty machine is very very nice looking in its fiery red theme, and consuming a little over 200w! Omigosh!

A lot of users often asked if it was ever possible to run two systems with a single power supply unit. While some users reported success, it wasn't something that we would encourage since most of today's processors would be too power hungry. It may still be possible to power up two of the latest Intel Pentium D or Athlon 64 X2 systems but you may need to get a pretty powerful power supply to get it working.

Source:HardwareZone

Tech Link (Power Supply): Mushkin Enhanced XP-650 Power Supply Review

You got to love the way this PSU is made. I love it, it is so sexy. The all black theme commands power and mystery, and it made it appear to look as more stable. Of course, they are just "looks" but nowadays, looks also plays a great role in purchasing power of the consumers. So check it out and enjoy all the screenshots.

Mushkin does a lot of things right with its XP-650 power supply, and most importantly it puts power where it's needed most - the 12V line. High end PC systems often contain a lot of peripherals, with the Mushkin Enhanced XP-650 you get a ton of device power connectors; eight Serial ATA power connectors, six molex, two PCI Express 6 pin power connectors and a floppy.

Source:PCStats

Tech Link (Power Supply): Ultra X-Connect 2nd Generation (X2)

This new PSU just makes me drool so much. I currently own a first generation Ultra* X-Connect*, and while they really do look good, I find using them on mid-atx chassis is a bit tricky. The full-atx chassis is best suited for the first-gen Ultra* X-Connect*, but even so, those huge round silver-braided-plastic-coated cables are just too huge. The benefit of making them modular just ensures you really don't have to fight for bending and forcing the stiff cables around your chassis, if they aren't modular in the first place, they'd be counter-productive.

Aside from the new looks and new electrical features, one design aspect I really like about this PSU is their Flex-Force Technology. It makes managing, sneaking your cable connectors inside the chassis much more easier. The feature also improves airflow, and making your chassis looking neat and clean, and for modders, neatness is king.

Then they have usual feature they had with the first version, like the High-Gloss Mirror Finish, Modular Design, and Power Protection (Short Circuit, In-Rush Current, Thermal Overload Cutoff). Other new features is the Titanium Finish, Dual-Rail, and 120mm Cooling Fan.

However, even with all those features, I think they missed Active PFC. I really don't know why they keep missing that feature. Anyway, I guess they're leaving it for the next revision.

And oh, 3DGameMan already has a review up on their web. Go get a look see here.
Source:Ultra

Tech Link (Power Supply): picoPSU-120 12V DC-DC ATX

Wow, a really small but powerful power supply. This has got to be the smallest power supply I have ever laid my eyes on, at least, one that's used on a modern PC. This PSU, no bigger than the ATX connector itself, packs a whooping 120w of power, slids nicely on a standard ATX motherboard connector, and due to lack of fans, uber silent.

This is definitely not your normal PSU, this is a DC-DC PSU, needing an external power source to feed it. The PSU is no bigger than the ATX connector itself, with connectors just enough to power a small ITX-based system. it has five(5) connectors: four(4) cables for +12v, +5v and GND wires for two(2) four-pin Molex plugs and a single floppy drive connector. This kind of PSU will be great for people who likes small and silent systems, and also for modders who has a nick for making really small creations. Oh btw, once you check the link below, stroll around the site as well and see lots of amazing products there.

Introducing picoPSU-120, world's tiniest 12V DC-DC ATX power supply unit (PSU)

Compact design, less cables. The picoPSU-120 is the smallest snap-in ATX dc to dc power supply. The picoPSU is compatible with an entire range of mini-itx motherboards as well as regular boards. The picoPSU-120 provides a cool, silent 120 Watts of power for small PC designs using a single 12V power source.

By using Patent Pending HyperWatt[TM] technologies , picoPSU-120 packs an impressive amount of power relative with its very small footprint.

Small computer projects start with small power supplies. PicoPSU-120 is a crucial key component that unleashes the ultimate power solution for general purpose computing platforms. PicoPSU-120 is fully ATX compliant, making it an excellent candidate for any silent, 12V DC-DC computer project.

Reduce space. Eliminate 20 unnecessary wires by plugging in directly into the motherboard ATX connector. The picoPSU-120 12V dc-dc ATX converter was designed from ground up to fit small form factor ATX boards, allowing enclosure designers to save space while not compromising power requirements.

Cool power. Operating at only 12V, the picoPSU-120 dc-dc ATX power supply delivers 120 Watts of power. picoPSU provides plenty of power (via ATX connector and HDD cable harness) for CPU and an entire range of peripherals.

100% Silent The picoPSU-120 mini PSU is a 100% silent dc to dc solution. No fans, no noise, just power for small and silent PCs.

picoPSU-120 is a fully compliant DC-DC ATX PSU. It can power VIA mini-ITX boards with C3 or C7 processors, P3, P4, Pentium-M, and AMD processors.

picoPSU-120 ATX DC-DC converter is very small, measuring just 31x45x20mm, about the size of two AA batteries, picoPSU-120 is also 1U ServerRack compliant. It's pico, indeed.

CE / FCC / VCCI Certifications: EN55024, EN55022 Class B (CE certification), Australia/New Zealand (using CISPR 22, EN55022), Japan (VCCI: using CISPR 22, ANSI C63.4), United States (FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B), Canada (ICES-003 using CISPR 22, ANSI C63.4).

Source:mini-box

Tech Link (Power Supply): Enermax PSU gets a new cool look...

I have always been a fan of Enermax PowerSupply. In fact, my Enermax EG-465P-VE v1.3 was my very first sturdy power supply that withstood my OCing experiments. It never failed to amaze me how Enermax is developing their products. Their lineup, as I recall, are slowly moving into the "looking-cool" side, while still maintaining their stable performance. Their Noisetaker series looks nice, and even more, their Giant series too. Now, they are fully liberating (pun intended) themselves from traditional boring looking PSU to a new one that can capture the hearts of even a hardcore modder. Their Liberty series are really really cool!


What else can you ask for? Modular, supports for Dual Core, support for SLI, support CrossFire, BTX-ready, SATA, and that cool looking shiny black, now, my table is drool-full already. This new power supply comes in different flavors, 400w, 500w, and 620w. I'd really like to test the 620w, but my poor wallet can definitely not afford that, yay for. But I'll try and see if I can get a 500w series. And oh, I found two(2) reviews already on the web.

::DriverHeaven::

As I found out a few years ago building a high spec system is easy .... just go out and buy a good processor and graphics card then pair it with a well rounded motherboard and some stable memory and you are pretty much good to go, well unless you hook it all up to a £20 power supply (PSU). That £20 PSU may well boast 500w specs and look pretty and shiny but the reality is that a decent PSU (or lack off) can be the difference between your system running smoothly for years or one which causes you no end of problems.

We’ve looked at numerous supplies here in the past and on the whole they have all been high specification units and those generally come at an equally high price. It goes without saying not everyone has a huge budget to work with, however stability is still an important factor. So today we are going to look at Enermax’s mainstream model which comes in at 400w. Enermax

::Bjorn3D::

Power supplies used to be the least-sexy component in your PC. Power supply makers spent their marketing dollars on convincing us of the benefits of quality power versus fancy bells and whistles. That changed not too long ago when customized cases came into vogue. Now you can buy power supplies with neon lights, blinking strobes, and just about anything else desired to pimp your rig. But product differentiation doesn't end at cosmetics thanks to recent hardware innovations and requirements. Modular connections were introduced in 2004 and have become a popular feature. The SATA IDE and PCI-E interfaces added new power needs, as did the return of dual video cards. Reduced noise and heat output are also high on the desired features list. And don't forget the potential replacement of the ATX form factor with BTX.

Hope you get better luck and money than me and go get that powersupply and dump that branded-wannabe power supply...