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9-Way 850W Power Supply Roundup

admin — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:20:11 +0000

As prices for quality power supplies fall, products that were once out of reach are now accessible to consumers who are on a budget. With the ever-increasing power demands of the most modern components, 850W PSUs have become one of the “sweet spots” for the current market. Today we look at nine such units; some offer a budget friendly solution while others are uncompromising in every way.

XFX Black Edition 850W Power Supply Preview

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:54 +0000

These days, power supplies seem to be a dime a dozen but when big-name manufacturers enter the market with their own units, people stand up and take notice. That is why when we received XFX’s brand new Black Edition 850W, we just had to share with you our first impressions. In advance of our full review, we have decided to give you a quick tour around this eagerly anticipated power supply.

Corsair Professional HX850 850W Power Supply Review

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:05:41 +0000

In the highly competitive power supply market, cheap products are a dime a dozen. For the last few years, Corsair has shown us that well-priced power supplies can still perform above and beyond our expectations on a regular basis. In this review we take a look at their newest foray into the high wattage segment with the HX850; an 80Plus Silver certified unit that looks to be a game changer.

Corsair TX850 850W Power Supply Review

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:19:42 +0000

As power supply reviews continue here at Hardware Canucks, we have come to the point where we needed to take another look at one company that has been leading the field for some time now: Corsair. Their TX850 may not be the newest unit on the market but its price point is low enough that it is a serious consideration for everyone from enthusiasts to newcomers to the PC scene. Let’s hope that it can perform up to our expectations.

Enermax Revolution 85+ 1050W Power Supply Review

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:37:18 +0000

Power supply reviews are back at HWC! We start things off with a bang by looking at one of Enermax’s flagship units: the Revolution 85+ 1050W. The features this power supply comes with reads like a laundry list of exactly what enthusiasts are looking for in a high end unit and because of this our expectations are high. Can this near-$300 product make good on its claims?

OCZ EliteXStream 800W Power Supply Review

Sat, 24 May 2008 15:24:27 +0000

It has been a while since OCZ released their last power supply but the day has finally come when they take a stab at the high-end market. Today we will be reviewing their EliteXStream 800W power supply which is looking to reign supreme in the price / performance category.

Corsair HX1000W Power Supply Review

Mon, 12 May 2008 03:25:22 +0000

It’s here; Corsair’s new 1000W power supply has hit the market here in Canada and overseas. We have waited a long time for this mythical product but Corsair has finally seen fit to release it and it has a laundry-list of features. But, with seemingly everything going for it, is the HX1000W really worth the wait?

Enermax Pro82+ 625W Power Supply Review

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:10:05 +0000

Enermax has been around for quite some time and they have just launched two brand new power supply lineups, one of which is the Pro82+ series. In this review we will be looking at the Pro82+ 625W power supply in order to see if it can carry on Enermax’s tradition of excellence in the power supply market.

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750W Quad Power Supply Review

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:03:10 +0000

PC Power & Cooling has a legendary history of making some of the best power supplies on the market and they are looking to continue that tradition with the Silencer 750W Quad. Can this unit live up to our expectations of this once-exclusive power supply manufacturer?

Antec Truepower Quattro 1000W Power Supply Review

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:19:36 +0000

Antec has long been known for offering some of the best products in the computer component industry. Today we are taking a look at their Quattro 1000W power supply which (at the same price as many 800W units) looks to bring some much-needed value to the enthusiast power supply market.

ABS / Tagan BZ900 900W Power Supply Review

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:01:20 +0000

Tagan and ABS have teamed up to create a new lineup of gamer-oriented power supplies. In this review we will be looking at the BZ900 which is from the modular Below Zero series. If Tagan can stick with their longstanding tradition of quality power supplies, this could be a great choice for anyone who needs a high-end unit.

Seasonic M12II 500W Power Supply Review

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:45:08 +0000

Lately, Seasonic has been know more for their OEM manufacturing of power supplies for Antec and Corsair but they have recently released the next generation of their own retail power supplies. Today we will be looking at the new M12II 500W and it looks like this power supply is set to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Seasonic units of years past.

BFG ES-800 800W Power Supply Review

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:28:20 +0000

A few months ago we reviewed BFG’s 800W power supply and found that while it was a good unit, it left us wanting in quite a few areas. Well, BFG is back with a new 800W power supply called the ES-800. Hardware Canucks was able to get our hands on one of the few pre-production units and put it through its paces.

Silverstone Zeus 1200W Power Supply Review

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:26:08 +0000

After taking a small break from power supply reviews, we are back with a bang. In this review we will be looking at Silverstone’s new flagship power supply: the Zeus 1200W. Not only does it boast a 95A +12V rail but it also comes with the added benefits of a fully modular interface and switchable +12V rails.

Hiper Type-M 880W Power Supply Review

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:35:15 +0000

In past years, Hiper isn’t a company we have seen much outside of Europe. However, they are beginning to turn things around with a push into the North American market by bringing over products like the one we have here today: the Type-M 880W power supply. With this unit, they are hoping to have a power supply that takes North America by storm.

Corsair TX750 750W Power Supply Review

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:59:05 +0000

With their earlier power supplies, Corsair captured the hearts and minds of countless enthusiasts. Now they are following up that hard-to-follow act by releasing a higher wattage unit: the TX750. Hopefully, this power supply will continue Corsair’s long standing tradition of high quality products.

Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W Review

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:43:23 +0000

Cooler Master is a name which goes hand in hand with outstanding case design. Yet, in this review we will be looking at their new Real Power Pro 750W power supply which promises great performance at a very reasonable price. We will put it up against much more expensive 850W power supplies from past tests to see how well it really holds up.

BFG 800W Power Supply Review

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:36:30 +0000

When we think about BFG the first thing that comes to mind is graphics cards. Today we take a closer look at one of their 800W power supplies which looks to offer good performance for your hard-earned dollar. Hopefully it will stand up well when under the pressure of an overclocked quad core processor and a pair of HD2900XT GPUs.

Antec Truepower Quattro 850W vs Silverstone Decathlon 850W

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:55:11 +0000

The clash of two of the most highly recommended modular power supplies in the 850W category is not something to be taken lightly. Yet, we have decided to take on the daunting task of pitting these two titans against each other. Equipped with a brand new test system, we beat the stuffing out of these two units until only one is left standing!!

Antec Neopower 650W Blue Review

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:40:39 +0000

Antec is in the process of upgrading their power supply offerings and one of their new products is the Neopower 650W Blue unit. It may have plain looks (other than the blue LED fan of course) but it promises good performance at an amazing price. The results are something you have to see to believe.

Thermaltake Purepower Rx 600W

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:43:26 +0000

The Purepower Rx 600W unit we are reviewing here today is supposed to be an extremely silent yet high-performance power supply and its MSRP about $130 (before rebates) here in Canada gives it a shockingly low price. Hopefully, the Thermaltake Purepower Rx 600W will live up to its promises and come out as a good performer for a fair price.

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:36:54 +0000

The name PC Power & Cooling sends enthusiasts on a quick trip to power supply-induced euphoria whenever it is mentioned. One of their “newer” products is the Silencer 610 EPS12V which we will be reviewing here today.

Corsair HX620 620W Power Supply

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:41:43 +0000

In this review we will be looking at the year-old Corsair HX620 620W power supply. Even a year after its release, it is still selling like hotcakes and is still considered by many to be one of the best 600W power supplies around. So, is it still in a position to trample its competitors or have other companies caught up to Corsair’s flagship power supply? Read on to find out.

Mushkin HP-580

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:31:27 +0000

Mushkin has made a name for themselves among ram manufacturers as a company which offers high-performance products to consumers at quite fair prices. In this review we will be looking at the HP580 580W power supply which is the only Mushkin power supply we have not reviewed yet.

OCZ StealthXstream 600W

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:08:18 +0000

This FSP-built OCZ unit is billed as a budget 600W power supply that is backed by OCZ’s outstanding 3-year warranty and second-to-none customer service. Basically, OCZ took a GameXstream 600W power supply and got rid of the LED-equipped 120mm fan and power switch and performed a few other changes to cut back on cost.

Tagan 2-Force II 600W

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:26:42 +0000

Here we have one of Tagan’s new 2-Force II series of power supplies in 600W flavor. These latest-generation units are supposed to improve on earlier series by adding benefits like an 8-pin PCI-E power connector and improved thermal characteristics.

Xion Supernova 600watt Power Supply

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 01:38:53 +0000

The Xion Supernova 600W power supply seems to promise the impossible; deliver 600W of power through a modular interface while costing as little as a good 500W power supply. Is this all bluster or has Xion done the impossible? Read on to find out!!

Nexus NX-8040 400W

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:33:16 +0000

Even though Nexus is a newcomer to the power supply scene, this does not stop them from loading up all of their power supplies with some pretty impressive features. All of their new power supplies feature APFC, modular cables and 80Plus certification just to name a few of the highlights.

Antec Earthwatts 500W

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 21:00:02 +0000

This time Antec studied the direction trends were heading and decided to include their Seasonic-built Antec Earthwatts 500W power supply with the new Sonata III case. But, how does it perform? Let’s find out.

Gigabyte Odin GT 550W

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:57:10 +0000

In this review we will be focusing on the Odin GT 550W unit. The pricing may seem a bit high for a 550W power supply but the Odin GT series comes loaded with extras including temperature monitoring and a modular interface. This is one interesting power supply, so let’s see how it does in our battery of tests!