BFG Debuts EX-1000 PSU

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 12, 2009 - 9:19 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgr1000wexpsu.aspx BFG has just unveiled EX-1000 (BFGR1000WEXPSU), a 1,000 W power supply (at 40°C) compliant with the ATX12V 2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 standards and that features Frequency Conversion technology, which means this unit can emulate virtually any size power supply and therefore be at least 80% efficient even with loads as low as 10% of the unit's maximum capacity. This unit also features modular cabling system, four 12 V rails, a 135-mm fan and protections against over-voltage, overload and short circuits. EX-1000 PSU can be found on the market costing USD 200. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Topower Launches 1,200 W Power Supply

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 3, 2009 - 2:20 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.topower.com/product/tiger_1200.htm Topower has just announced the launch of Tiger 1200 XLR (EP-1200W-P10-T2), a power supply, as its name suggests, able to deliver 1,200 W of power. This monster features a modular cabling system with rounded connectors and cables with EMI protection, provides efficiency above 80%, has active PFC, six +12V rails (click here to learn more about this subject) that can be combined into one rail via a external button, a 120-mm fan with speed controlled according to the unit temperature, and allows the installation of four high-end video cards configured in Quad SLI mode. Tiger 1200 XLR can be found on the market costing around USD 200. click to enlarge   click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

Cooler Master Launches Universal Laptop Charger

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 30, 2009 - 4:03 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2927 Cooler Master has launched SNA 95, a universal laptop charger. The product measures 2.95” x 0,7” x 5.7” or 7.5 cm x 1.7 cm x 14,5 cm (W x H x D), provides efficiency up to 82% and comes with a series of nine different power plugs in order to match several different notebook models. Cooler Master SNA 95 also provides protections against overvoltage (OVP), short-circuit (SCP), over current (OCP), over temperature protection (OTP) and overload (OPP). This product can be found on the market priced at USD 69.99 click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

Scythe Launches Kamariki 4 PSU Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 19, 2009 - 2:55 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.scythe-eu.com/ Scythe has just launched its latest PSU series, Kamariki 4. Available in 450 W, 550 W and 650 W models, power supplies from this series are ATX12V and EPS12V compliant, have efficiency of 80%, a 100-mm fan with fan speed adjusted according to the model – 1,350 rpm (450 W), 1,500 rpm (550 W) or 1,700 rpm (650 W) – come both in modular and non-modular cabling system versions and have protections against overvoltage (OVP), overcurrent (OPP) and short-circuit (SCP). According to Scythe 450 W, 550 W and 650 W models with modular cabling system are priced at USD 85, USD 97 and USD 117, respectively, while counterparts with no-modular cabling system are priced at USD 67,50, USD 85 and USD 105, respectively. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Thermaltake Launches EVO_Blue PSU Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: June 12, 2009 - 6:18 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/news_detail.aspx?cid=C_00000001&pid=P_00000121 Thermaltake has just unveiled its newest PSU series, called EVO_Blue. Available in 550 W, 650 W and 750 W models, units from this new series conform with ATX 12V 2.3 and EPS 12V 2.91 specs, feature active PFC, efficiency of only 75%, single +12 V rail (click here to learn more about this subject), a 140-mm fan, modular cabling system and protections against overvoltage (OVP), overload (OPP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Corsair Launches new HX Series PSU Models

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 27, 2009 - 9:06 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.corsair.com/news/press_release.aspx?id=985079 Corsair has just expanded their HX power supply line-up with the release of two new models, 750 W (HX750W) and 850 W (HX850W). These new models are conform with the ATX12V 2.3 and EPS12V 2.91 specs, have active PFC, modular cabling system, efficiency up to 90%, single +12 V rail (click here to learn more about this subject), a 140-mm fan with speed controlled according to the PSU’s internal temperature, and protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing yet. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Zalman Officially Launches ZM500-RS PSU

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 27, 2009 - 2:58 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.zalman.com/Eng/product/Product_Read.asp?idx=344 Zalman has officially launched ZM500-RS power supply. It is a 500 W model, compliant with the ATX12V v2.3 specs, efficiency up to 87%, resonant switching circuit design, which is supposed to reduce internal heat generation, thus providing higher durability to the unit, two +12 V rails (click here to learn more about this subject), a 120-mm fan, active PFC and protections against overvoltage (OVP), undervoltage (UVP), overcurrent (OCP), over temperature (OTP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Enermax Launches ECO80+ PSU Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 25, 2009 - 1:46 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.enermaxusa.com/news/NewsDetails.php?ID=132&PHPSESSID=f30dd9... Enermax has just unveiled its newest PSU series, called ECO80+. Available in 350 W, 400 W, 500 W and 620 W models, units from this new series feature active PFC, efficiency up to 86%, two +12 V rails (click here to learn more about this subject), a 120-mm fan with speed between 500 rpm and 2,000 rpm according to PSU’s internal temperature, and protections against overvoltage (OVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP), over temperature (OTP) and short-circuit (SCP). The 400 W, 400 W and 620 ECO80+ units will reach the market next month costing USD 79, USD 99 and USD 119, respectively. No word on the 300 W model. click to enlarge click to enlarge   click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

New PSUs From ASUS

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 24, 2009 - 1:30 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=zuyKrs2yQcbc7DCT ASUS has launched its first two power supplies within G series, G-850HA (850 W) and G-1000HA (1000 W). These new units are ATX12V 2.31 compliant, have active PFC, efficiency up to 86%, Japanese caps, five 12 V rails, modular cabling system, a 135-mm fan and protections against overvoltage (OVP), short-circuit (SCP), over current (OCP), over temperature protection (OTP), under voltage (UVP) and overload (OPP). No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Thermaltake Launches Universal Laptop Charger

Author: Cássio Lima Date: April 17, 2009 - 6:32 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/product_info.aspx?PARENT_CID=C_00001425&id=... Thermaltake has officially launched Toughpower Ultra Slim 65W (we’ve already seen this product during CES 2009), a universal laptop charger. The product measures 2.95” x 7” x 5.5” or 7.5 cm x 17.8 cm x 14 cm (W x H x D), weights 8.56 oz (214 g), provides above 82% efficiency and has 115 V/230 V auto voltage selection. It comes with a series of eight different power plugs in order to match several different notebook models and a switch for you to select the output voltage between 15 V and 21 V to allow you to feed practically all laptops available on the market. Toughpower Ultra Slim 65W also provides protections against over current, over voltage and short-circuit. Thermaltake didn’t say when and for how much it will reach the market. click to enlarge click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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