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Upgrade Power - Guidelines For PSU Buyers (Part 5) - Azzatek Titan 1000W, PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 600W

6/19/2012 3:51:33 PM

Sparkle Power Magna Gold 750

Description: Sparkle Power Magna Gold 1000 ATX12v

Price: $125

Website: www.sparklepower.com

Why will you notice it? This 750W power comes with 5 years of warranty and provides PFC (active power factor correction) to get stable power. Sparkle Power designs Magna Gold 750 with four +12V rails and 18A maximum each rail. +12V rails have the loading adjustment within 5%, line adjustment within 1% and 120mV ripple and noise level. As the implied name, it’s the PSU which gets 80 PLUS Gold and it has 90% of maximum efficiency.

Those should use. People assembling machine consider about the efficiency and stability of the power.

Total capacity: 750 watt

Number of +12V rail: 4 (18A each rail)

80 PLUS certification: Gold

Zalman ZM700-GT

Description: Zalman ZM700-GT

Price: $114.99

Website: www.zalman.com

Why will you notice it. ZM700-GT meets ErP 2010 Lot6, backup power certification and Zalman offers the protection against over voltage, short circuit and overheating. This PSU comes with four +12V rails and each rail can handle 18A; and four 6+2-pin PCI-E connectors supply the support for SLI and CrossFire configuration. A 120 fan bearings gives quiet performance under all conditions.

Those should use: People assembling system are searching for a power which provides many features to ensure the reliability and static power.

Total capacity: 700 watt

Number of +12V rail: 4 (18A each rail)

80 PLUS certification: Standard

Zalman ZM500-HP Plus

Description: Zalman ZM500-HP Plus

Price: $114.99

Website: www.zalman.com

Why will you notice it? ZM500-HP Plus borrows the proficiency in cooling of Zalman by using a heat pipe inside to reduce the fan speed and heat. ZM500-HP Plus also improves air circulation in the case with the use of cables with sleeves to manage easily. Active PFC function gives you the power factor up to 99%. Aesthetically, Zalman installs green LEDs to the power to light up inside the case.

Those should use: People who want an effective power and light effect for the case

Total capacity: 500 watt

Number of +12V rail: 2 (18A each rail)

80 PLUS certification: Bronze

Athena Power AP-MFATX40

Description: Athena Power AP-MFATX40

Price: $113.99

Website: www.athenapower.us

Why will you notice it? FlexATX 400W is ideal to replace and upgrade the power in HP Slimline and other slim/Mini-ITX. It can also be used for mini or multimedia servers. Main features include low noise fan, SLI compatibility (if a graphic card needs a PCI-E connector), 80 PLUS Bronze certification and reasonable price.

Those should use. People who use Mini-ITX or HP Slimline want to upgrade or replace PSU of the system with an effective and reliable voltage.

Total capacity: 400 watt

Number of +12V rail: 2 (16A each rail)

80 PLUS certification: Bronze

Azzatek Titan 1000W

Description: Azzatek Titan 1000W

Price: $104.99

Website: www.azzatek.com

Why will you notice it? Titan 1000W is willing with SLI and CrossFire configurations which have two 6+2-pin PCI connectors and 6 pins provided electricity by an only 83A +12V rail. PSU comes with a 140mm quiet fan which has a green LED to offer cold light inside the case. Azzatek also consists of 8 SATA connectors, 5 Molex connectors and a floppy connector.

Those should use: people assembling machine want a high-end PSU but it gets an acceptable price.

Total capacity: 1000 watt

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

80 PLUS certification: Bronze

Thermaltake SMART 730W

Description: Thermaltake SMART 730W

Price: $99.99

Website: www.thermaltakeusa.com

Why will you notice it? SMART Series of Thermaltake doesn’t have many “tools” you will see in more high-quality models but it still provides the reliability that you want in PSU. For example, double-forward switching circuits reduce power loss to impove lifetime and Active PFC supplies stable and reliable power. You will also enjoy protection against over voltage and short circuit.

Those should use: People are searching for new power (or want to replace current PSU) which will work during the lifetime of the PC.

Total capacity: 730 watt

Number of +12V rail: 1 (56A)

80 PLUS certification: Standard

PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 600W

Description: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 600W

Price: $89.99

Website: www.pcpower.com

Why will you notice it? Mk III introduces removable cables for famous Silencer power of PC Power & Cooling. This PSU 600W has two 4+4-pin CPU cables and two 6+2-pin PCI-E connectors to provide compatibility with other higher-level components. PC Power & Cooling indicates that Silencer Mk III lower the noise up to 90% each watt, compared with traditional powers.

Those should use. Those want to build the system with a GPU which has large capacity and quiet as well as consistent performance from their PSU.

Total capacity: 600 watt

Number of +12V rail: 1 (46A)

80 PLUS certification: Bronze

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