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Corsair AX850

Posted by jonny — 2010-08-26 22:00:00

The Corsair AX850 power supply comes in a box that is 15.5" long. That's 390MM! And wow! Talk about setting the bar high. "Mission-critical stability", "one of the best", "90% efficiency at 50% load".... That's why we're here today folks!

SilverStone ST45SF

Posted by jonny — 2010-08-25 10:00:00

This week, a very small package came was dropped off on my doorstep by FedEx. At first I thought it was more Gloria Jean's coffee for the Keurig coffee maker, but it turns out that SilverStone's latest SFX power supply was inside of this package. SFX power supplies are used in MicroATX and FlexATX chassis. They're considerably smaller in size than ATX power supplies and because of this they tend to be lower power. Typically SFX power supplies are typically around 300W. This SilverStone, on the other hand, is a 450W unit.

Enermax Revolution 85+ 1020W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-08-06 09:31:42

Once upon a time, Enermax dropped off a package at my door that contained one of the best units I've ever tested - the Revolution 85+ 1050W. Recently, they decided that this most excellent line could use freshening up. So, they've come out with a new platform at 920W and 1020W to use with the Revolution 85+ moniker.

I've got the new 1020 watt model on the bench right now. Let's see if the new platform can improve on what were already some of the best units I've seen before or since.

Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold 1200W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-07-26 07:09:28

Our odyssey into a sea of 80 Plus Gold continues today with what is only the second power supply I've looked at to clear the Gold level at 1200 watts. The Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold series is a brand new line that looks very promising. Let's have a look and find out if Coolermaster has a winner here.

Seasonic X-750 750W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-07-10 23:40:47

Lately, there have been a lot of new 80 Plus Gold power supplies coming to market. I've already looked at several of these, and no doubt will be looking at several more in the coming months. Today, I'm revisiting one of the first Gold rated platforms to hit the market in the Seasonic X Series. You may remember that I've already had the 650 watt model on the bench. Let's take a good look at the 750 watt model.

Kingwin Lazer Gold 1000W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-06-26 08:21:07

Everybody's jumping on the 80 Plus Gold bandwagon these days. And why not? Technology has now gotten to the point where such an achievement is no longer the stuff of fairy tales. Kingwin is the latest to make an attempt at Gold, with an update on their Lazer series. I seem to remember the last Lazer being a pretty good unit indeed. Let's see what's changed in the new Gold version.

Seasonic SS-300TFX 300W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-06-19 05:15:15

Once in a while, we like to take a look at units a little different from the norm. Not everybody needs or wants a full PS2 size ATX power supply... some people need something rather smaller than that, and yet still decent quality. Today, I'm looking at a TFX form factor unit from Seasonic. Let's find out now what we can expect from such a small package.

Corsair AX1200 1200W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-06-05 07:35:14

Once in a while, something really cool comes into the lab here for me to look at. Today is one of those days. Corsair just dropped their latest and greatest into my hands, a 1200 watt model that just so happens to be rated at 80 Plus Gold, and I'm going to see just what it can do. Come on in - this should be fun.

Coolermaster GX-750 750W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-05-23 10:23:15

Coolermaster joins us here in the lab today with their GX-750, a 750 watt unit that promises to bring you lots of capable power at a low price. Featuring such things as a single 60A 12V rail, 80 Plus Bronze certification, and no less than four 6+2 pin PCI Express connectors; this could be the budget power supply you've been waiting for. Come on in, and we'll see what this unit can do.

Diablotek RPM-1050 1050W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-05-08 14:02:06

Things have become pretty tame around here lately. We've developed a fearsome reputation among power supply manufacturers for riding review units hard and putting them away wet, and everybody knows it. Often, they won't even send out review units that won't pass our testing methodology. But I must confess that I get restless. Reviewing units that pass testing week after week is rather dull at times.

So, I'm doing something different this time. Instead of waiting for trouble to find me, I'm going out looking for it. We've purchased a brand new Diablotek RPM-1050, a 1050W heatpipe equipped unit with an unusually low price, and I'm going to see what it can really do.

Topower KC-750 750W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-04-24 12:51:37

Topower is a name we haven't looked at in a while. You may remember the name from back in the OCZ Powerstream days, when Topower was selected as the OEM for those units. Today, I'm looking at one of Topower's latest offerings in the KC-750. Let's see how it does.

Seasonic S12 II Bronze 520W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-04-10 20:20:42

Lately, this site has been all about the higher powered top of the line units from major brands. But, once in a while, it's good to shake things up and look at some smaller units. I'm doing just this today with my review of the Seasonic S12 II 520 watt unit. This is a mid grade offering from Seasonic, designed to appeal to those on a budget who still need decent performance.

XFX XPS Black Edition 750W Power Supply

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-03-28 09:56:44

Not too long ago, XFX came to me with their 850 watt Black Edition power supply, which quickly proved that this company was serious about making waves in a very competitive market. Today, I'll be looking at the junior model in the XPS Black Edition line in the 750 watt unit. Is it as good as big brother? Better? Worse?

Folks, the packaging on this power supply has asked me to "play hard," and that's exactly what I plan to do. Join me, won't you?

Silverstone Strider Plus 750W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-03-13 12:14:40

Silverstone came to us a few weeks ago bearing two new units from their new Strider Plus power supply line. We've already checked out the flagship of this line, and now we're looking at the baby of the family in the 750 watt ST75F-P. Come on in, and we'll see if Silverstone has another winner here.

Thermaltake Toughpower XT 775W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-03-01 09:28:15

Thermaltake comes to us today with yet another revision to their Toughpower XT lineup. This time, we're looking at a 775 watt model that promises higher efficiency than the previous generation XT units. Let's see if they got that minor rail ripple issue fixed too, while they were at it.

XFX XPS 650W XXX Edition Power Supply

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-02-22 12:47:47

It's been a little while since XFX entered the power supply market with their excellent 850W Black Edition unit, which I reviewed a little while back. Since then, they've added to their offerings a number of lower powered units that promise all the same performance at a lower wattage and price point. Today's review sample is the 650W XPS unit, XXX edition. Let's see how it fares in comparison to big brother.

Silverstone Strider Plus 1000W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-02-14 17:05:45

In the months since the 80 Plus people decided to add multiple levels to their efficiency certification program, power supply companies have responded by making their offerings more and more efficient to take advantage of the new Bronze, Silver, and Gold categories. One of these companies is Silverstone Technology.

Today, we'll be looking at the brand new Strider Plus platform, an updated and more efficient version of their older Strider series. At one thousand watts, the ST1000-P promises to do everything its older Strider cousins did, only more efficiently.

Enermax Modu87+ 700W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-01-16 14:55:49

Good day to you, loyal readers. I come to you on this fine day bearing gold. 80 Plus Gold, that is. Today's review sample is the Enermax Modu87+ 700 watt unit, and the third Gold certified unit to ever be tested here at the site. Let's see if it lives up to expectations.

Cougar S700 700W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2010-01-02 16:46:57

I'm always on the lookout for bigger and better things to test here at the site, but for my first review of 2010 I decided to go with something a little smaller. Something that people have been asking about in the forums recently. Something from an OEM that has not been looked at all that often by yours truly.

Folks, that something is the Cougar S700, a unit built by HEC. Let's find out if this kitty cat has some attitude to go with the name.

Antec Truepower Quattro 1200W

Posted by OklahomaWolf — 2009-12-19 14:11:24

As we head into the final week before Christmas in 2009, a lot of us will be looking for Santa to bring us that new power supply we've always wanted. Today's review sample is the recently released Antec Truepower Quattro 1200 watt, which includes a new feature that goes by the name PowerCache™.

This is my first Antec review sample that has weighed in at a whopping 1200 watts, and I'll admit to having high expectations this time out. Is this a unit we need to be pestering Santa to bring us now that we're coming down to the big day? Let's find out.