When you build a “giant” machine, we know
that you often have to combine high-quality components which you always use
under heavy load. Therefore, you will need a power to supply stable electricity
for your thirsty hardware. Before reading our instruction for buyers, please
take several minutes to review main features of the power which can play an
important role in your shopping.
PCI-E connectors
A
hybrid 8/6-pin PCIe connector next to a standard 6-pin plug
Nowadays high-level graphic cards usually
require a certain combination of 6-pin or 8-pin PCI-E power connectors. If your
machine has multiple graphic cards, you will want to make sure that the power
you choose to provide enough PCI-E connectors to meet current (possibly future)
GPU demand. Most memory manufacturers include many 6+2 pin connectors for you
to connect 6-pin or 8-pin PCI-E inputs.
CPU +12V connector
Many top motherboard is are suitable for
overclocking now have 8-pin EPS connector to provide enough energy for a
leading multi-core processor which was overclocked. TO ensure the compatibility
with the most common CPU connectors, power manufacturers often include at least
a 4+4 pin for motherboards connected with 4-pin ATX +12V. Although your current
motherboard doesn’t require 2 EPS +12V connectors, you may consider investing
into a PSU with 2 EPS +12V cables to support high-quality machines in the
future.
Environmental friendly
There are many environmentally friendly
standards that the power at this time can comply with, including ErP
(Energy-related Products) Lot 6, Energy Star 5.0, Intel C6, WEEE (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment), and RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous
Substances). Erp Lot 6 standard is one of the latest standards, and it limits
the power consumption to the maximum in standby or sleep mode, under 0.5W – for
example, you have a motherboard which is obey ErP. C6 of Intel claims that it
reduce consumed energy while the computer is sleep or standby; it immediately
increase the voltage when being awakened.
Perhaps the most important green elements
you will want to consider is energy efficiency. Recently, 80 PLUS certification
program is the gold standard for consumer PSU. Here are rankings of 80PLUS and
the minimum effect they must be reached in 50%: 80 PLUS (80%), Bronze (85%),
Silver (88%), Gold (90%) and Platinum (92%). 80 PLUS program also evaluates the
effectiveness of the power loading at 20% and 100%, and the least efficiency in
2 or 3% of 50% efficiency. A power often emphasizes its 80 PLUS efficiency. In
our instruction, we list the highest 80 PLUS certification of each power.
Hybrid fan
One of methods that power producers use to
improve energy efficiency is to use the automatic fan control. For instance,
many new powers operate in hybrid mode where fans only started to run when PSU
reaches the certain loading percentage or heat level such as 20% loading and 25
° C. Smart temperature controls also increase cooling speed when the
temperature rises, so the fan of the power runs at the minimum speed to cool
the PSU. A side benefit is the slower fan runs, the less noise the power
generates, which is a big plus for computer addicts.
Cable length
Long and high fibers used by multiple users
can increase the cable length to the maximum. If the cable is too short, you
may have to run it through the motherboard where it can be caught in a pile of
packaged cables. Many advanced powers have longer fibers to allow you to run
the cable to anywhere you want, help to easily design a machine with tidier
interior.
In our instruction, you will find many PSU
types for your machine. We will highlight main features to help you find a
suitable model with your preferences. In addition to 80 PLUS certification, we
also talk about the total capacity and the number of rail +12V.
Enermax EPM1000EWT
USD279
www.ecomastertek.com
Why will you notice it? Platimax has 94% maximum efficiency under 50% loading and it meets
80 PLUS standard. We tested the power which could be removable a section in the
February volume and realized that it supplied impressive maximum voltage, 716
watt with 981 power factor. It supports 3 GPU configuration with six 6+2-pin
PCI-E connectors, as well as powerful CPU with EPS +12V connectors with 4+4
pins and 8 pins. While combining with a support motherboard Erp Lot 6, Platimax
can run under 1W when PC is turned off or sleep, help to improve the efficiency
to 20% in comparison with traditional powers.
Those should use: those having thorough knowledge of computer with a case full of
hardware, including multiple GPU, and needing a high-quality power to supply
reliable power for all components. People who concern about energy efficiency
will also enjoy it because Palimax 1000W meets one of the highest 80 PLUS
certifications.
Total capacity: 1000 watt
Number of +12V rail: 1 (83A)
80 PLUS certification: Platinum
