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Upgrade Power - Guidelines For PSU Buyers (Part 2) - Antec HCP-850, Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 1050W

6/19/2012 9:05:04 AM

Thermaltake Toughpower 1500W

Description: Thermaltake Toughpower 1500W & 2000W

Price: $379.99

Website: www.thermaltakeusa.com

Why will you notice it? It has eight 6+2-pin PCI-E connectors to support for CrossFire setting or SLI 4D. This removable power is also designed to support the latest processors of Intel and AMD, with a 4+4-pin CPU connector and eight 8-pin +12V connectors. Toughpower encourages Energy Star 5.0 and Intel C6 standards, and get 80 PLUS Silver certification to give you effective energy.

Those should use: People assembling machines need advanced power.

Total capacity: 1500 watt

Number of +12V rail: 4 (2 30A, 2 50A)

80 PLUS certification: Silver

FPS Aurum Pro 1200W

Description: FPS Aurum Pro 1200W

Price: $279.99

Website: www.fspgroupusa.com

Why you will notice it? Aurum Pro 1200W of FSP has flat small cable system to maximize the air, and CPU +12V connectors are lengthened to 60cm to reach CPU connectors located in the head of the case. This PSU 1200W provides 100A on an only rail.

Those should use: Those who assemble machine want the mixture of revolutionized, environmental friendly and high performance features of the power.

Total capacity: 1200 watt

Number of +12V rail: 1 (100A)

80 PLUS certification: Gold

XFX ProSeries 1250W

Description: XFX ProSeries 1250W

Price: $269.99

Website: www.xfxforce.com

Why will you notice it? ProSeries 1250W of XFX which is totally removable has the technology to connect pin-to-port directly to reduce the number of cord in the power, help to low the temperature and improve the stability of provided voltage. XFX also provides a hybrid fan model where PSU will operate without fan till the power reach 20% loading or 25 ° C. The strict adjustment will help your PC get clean energy.

Those should use: Computer addicts want to ensure that their components are receiving clean and static energy.

Total capacity: 1250 watt

Number of +12V rail: 1 (104A)

80 PLUS certification: Gold

Seasonic Platinum Series 1000W

Description: Seasonic Platinum Series 1000W

Price: $259.99

Website: www.seasonicusa.com

Why will you notice it? As the implied name, this PSU gains 80 PLUS Ptatinum certification with the efficiency up to 92%. Platinum Series 1000W which can be removable completely comes with six 6+2 pin PCI-E connectors, as well as a 8-pin CPU +12V connector and a 4+4-pin CPU +12V connector to support current and future hardware. A switch used to control the fan allows you to set up the fan of Platinum Series 1000W in order to respond your efficiency demand.

Those should use: Computer addicts who want stable and strong power for their machine.

Total capacity: 1000 watt

Number of +12V rail: 1 (83A)

80 PLUS certification: Platinum

Antec HCP-850

Description: Antec HCP-850

Price: $249.99

Website: www.antec.com

Why will you notice it? It obtains 80 PLUS Gold certification with 16 AWG cable system to provide firm power. We checked HCP-850 in February issue and realized that it is nearly quiet, partly because of 135mm fan running in the minimum speed, 260prm and the maximum is 2600rpm which depends on current loading and temperature. Antec consists of six 6+2-pin PCI-E connectors to support 3 SLI or CrossFire configuration. This PSU also gets 80 PLUS Gold certification with the highest efficiency, 92%.

Those should use: People who are well-informed in computers want a power to provide high performance and effectiveness.

Total capacity: 850 watt

Number of +12V rail: 4 (40A each rail; maximum combination capacity 70.8A)

80 PLUS certification: Gold

 

Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 1050W

Description: Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 1050W

Price: $ 249.99

Website: www.coolermaster-usa.com

Why will you notice it? Silent Pro Hybrid 1050W really gives you complete control with the speed of PSU fan and the system with a control unit in front panel connected with PSU and 3 inside fans. This PSU which can be removable totally also includes many flat cables for you to run cables easily and maximize the air going in the case. Cooler Master designed Silent Pro Hybrid 1050W with an only 82A +12V rail and it supports 3 GPU configurations.

Those should use: Computer addicts want to easily manage air and noise from fans in the case.

Total capacity: 1050 watt

Number of +12V rail: 1 (82A)

80 PLUS certification: Gold

SilverStone ST1200-G Evolution

Description: SilverStone ST1200-G Evolution

Price: $249.99

Website: www.silverstonetek.com

Why will you notice it? ST1200-G Evolution has the capacity adjustment within 3% and the maximum ripple 120mV on 12V rail for stable and reliable power. This full removable power includes 4 PCI-E connectors with 6+2-pin module and four 6-pin connectors to be compatible with many setting of graphic cards.

Those should use: Enthusiasts are searching for a power which is removable and get high efficiency to help provide effective and reliable power.

Total capacity: 1200 watt

Number of +12V rail: 1 (100A)

80 PLUS certification: Gold

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