OEM on CM's Real Power M-series line?

[kuhla]

I'm speaking about these in particular: http://www.coolermaster.com/products...&cateid=000025

I know jG reviewed the Real Power Pro 1000W (RS-A00-EMBA http://www.jonnyguru.com/review_details.php?id=114 ) and said it's OEM was Enhance and it was just the NON-modular version of the M1000 (RS-A00-ESBA).

So I was wondering if the whole Real Power M-series of PSUs shared the same OEM or not. Even if it does, the 1000w and 850w model look different than the rest so I'm thinking it is a different line.

[Tazz]

Well according to the UL# on this unit (M700). ACBEL POLYTECH INC

[doubleE]

I have the CM850 and researched it extensively around the net (there are many reviews with internal photos). The 850 looks the same as the 1000 although the heat sink on the secondary is slightly smaller, which makes sense. There are probably component ratings changes, but essentially the build is the same quality and design. The 1000 is a high-quality Enhance build and Jonny's review is the best I found. The 850 in modular form is the same as the unmodular version I think, but unfortunately is not available in the US. If you choose the CM850, you should ensure that the box has an 80plus designation on it as early CM 850 units had a design issue corrected in later units. The unit I bought from CompUSA a week or two ago was fine (and so was the price $120 !). In any case CM will swap it out for you through an RMA (see their forums). I think it's a pretty good unit.

[Spectre]

I reviewed the 750w AcBel nonmodular CM here:

http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?...hlbnRodXNpYXN0

[doubleE]

I wouldn't touch the lower model CM's. They may not be that bad but they are not the quality level of the 1000 and 850. There are better choices than these Acbel units, which I think are the 700's and below. If you look at internal shots around the web, you will see what I mean.