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BFG ES-800 800W Power Supply Review
by Michael "SKYMTL" Hoenig     |     February 27, 2008

Conclusion

BFG has done it. They have completely turned around every aspect of their older 800W power supply and produced a unit which deserves the “enthusiast power supply” moniker. If we could once again hearken back to our review of the original BFG 800W Power Supply massive strides BFG has made towards improving their power supplies really become apparent. It is not that the older 800W power supply was that bad (as a matter of fact it was a good performer) it is just that the new ES-800 unit is so much BETTER that the older unit pales in comparison. Pay close attention folks, this should act as a case study of how a company can improve upon an already good product. This power supply not only shows that BFG is striving to continually offer what the enthusiast wants but it proves that they also listen to what the community says about their products.

Throughout each and every single one of our tests, the ES-800 proved that it is a rock-solid power supply from a company with a legacy for pushing the envelope. Its efficiency numbers are among the best we have seen while its ripple suppression shows what happens when you choose the right components from the parts bin. Even the finish on the housing is nothing short of spectacular as long as you have a microfiber cloth handy to clean its installed in your case. Things get even better when we look at the price. While this is just an assumption based on the MSRP and the continually strong Canadian dollar, we expect to see the BFG ES-800 retailing for around $200 which makes it quite a good value. However, we can’t really count on that price since literally anything can change before retailers get their hands on this unit sometime in April.

Is there anything not to like about the ES-800? If we were picky (which we are) we would have to point towards the length of the ATX and 8-pin CPU connectors as the one very minor chink in this power supply’s armor. While they will be long enough for 99% of the consumers on the market, we are always looking for something more and would have liked to have seen a few more inches added to their lengths. We know some people will whine about the lack of a modular interface but there are plenty of us who do just fine without detachable cables and connectors. BFG even added some convenient Velcro tie-wraps for those of you wanting to get the cables out of the way.

The BFG ES-800 has everything we could want in a power supply and if it comes in at around the price BFG has pegged it at, it should warrant your attention if you are in the market for a high performance 800W power supply. With the added benefit of a lifetime warranty and BFG’s always helpful tech support, we wholeheartedly give this power supply our Dam Good Award.


Pros:

- Excellent performance
- Quiet operation
- Great exterior finish
- Lifetime warranty
- Cable sleeving to die for


Cons:

- A few cables could be a tad longer
- Finish scratches easily



Thanks to BFG for providing us with this power supply

 
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