OCZ has just announced its first power supplies within its Fatal1ty series, co-developed with Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel, 12-time World champion, to meet the specific needs of gamers enthusiastic. Three models were launched: 400 W, 550 W and 700 W. These units are compliant with the ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V standards (click here to learn more about power supply standards), have efficiency over 80%, modular cabling system (only on 550 W model), active PFC, a 120-mm fan that glows in red when turned on and protections against overvoltage (OVP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing yet.
Cooler Master has increased its Real Power Pro power supply line-up with the launch of 360 W (RS-360-ASAA-D3), 400 W (RS-400-ASAA-D3) and 460 W (RS-460-ASAA-D3) models. These new power supplies are ATX12V V2.31-compliant, have efficiency over 85%, active PFC, two +12 V rails and protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP), over temperature (OTP) and short-circuit (SCP).
Enermax has just launched its latest power supply series, Revolution 85+. Available in 850 W (ERV850EWT), 950 W (ERV950EWT), 1050 W (ERV1050EWT) and 1250 W (ERV1250EGT) models, this power supplies have active PFC, modular cabling system, efficiency over 85%, six +12 V rails, a 135-mm fan and protections against against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP), over temperature (OTP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing and availability.
Corsair has just lunched Power series of economical power supply units. The first model within this series is CX400W and as its name suggests it is a 400 W unit featuring active PFC, efficiency up to 80%, a 12 V rail and a 120-m fan. Its MSRP is of USD 60.
GlacialPower has expanded its AL PSU series with the launch of GP-AL650. This unit is able to deliver 650 W (peak), has active PFC, dual +12V rail, efficiency up to 86%, 80-mm or 120 mm fan and protections against over current (OCP), over power (OPP), over voltage (OVP), over temperature (OTP) and short-circuit (SCP). On the table below you can see the specs for this new GlacialPower PSU.
Sigma has expanded its Monster line-up with the launch of SP1000C, a 1,000 W power supply featuring active PFC, efficiency up to 80%, four +12V rails, modular cabling system, a 120-mm fan (that glows in blue when the system is turned on) and protection against overload (OVP). This unit also comes with a main motherboard cable using a 20/24-pin connector, one ATX12V connector, one EPS12V connector, one 6-pin video card auxiliary power connector and one 8-pin video card auxiliary power connector. No word about pricing and availability.
After launching MAXIMA Force series, Lian Li is now unveiling Silent Force power supply series. Available in 650 W (PS-S650GE), 750 W (PS-S750GE) and 850 W (PS-S850GE) models, power supplies from this new series use Japanese caps, have active PFC, efficiency over 80%, modular cabling system, two +12 V rails (650 W model) or four +12V rails (750 W and 850 W models), a 135 mm fan and protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP), over temperature (OTP) and short-circuit (SCP). These units are already available on the market priced at USD 159 (650 W), USD 195 (750 W) and USD 210 (850 W). Below you can see the labels containing all power specs from the launched models.
Thermaltake has expanded its Toughpower QFan power supply line-up with the launch of 750 W (W0203) and 850 W (W0204) models. This new PSU uses Japanese capacitors, has active PFC, a single +12V rail, modular cabling system, efficiency of over 80%, 140-mm fans and protections against overvoltage (OVP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). Both new PSUs are set to become available before the end of this quarter.
Arctic Cooling, a known cooling solutions manufacture, has just entered the power supply market with the launch of Fusion 550R PSU. This unit, developed in cooperation with Seasonic, can offer a continuous power of 500 W (550 W peak), has active PFC, efficiency up to 86%, an 80 mm fan which speed is automatically controlled (700-2,000 rpm) according to power supply load and temperature, and protections against overvoltage (OVP), overload (OPP) and short-circuit (SCP). Fusion 550R power supply will reach the market next month with a MSRP of USD 94.95.
Lian Li has just launched a new power supply series targeted to gamers. MAXIMA Force, as it is called, has three models: 470 W (PC-A470GB), 650 W (PC-A650GB) and 750 W (PC-A750GB). Power supplies from this new series use Japanese caps, have active PFC, efficiency up to 82%, a 120 mm fan and protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP), over temperature (OTP) and short-circuit (SCP). According to Lian Li these power supplies can deliver up to 100 W more than their declared power output for one hour. No word about pricing and availability. Below you can see the labels containing all power specs from the launched models.
OCZ has just unveiled a new power supply line-up called ModXStream Pro. Available in 400 W (OCZ400MXSP), 500 W (OCZ500MXSP), 600 W (OCZ600MXSP) and 700 W (OCZ700MXSP) models, power supplies from this new series have PFC active, modular cable system, two +12 V rails, efficiency up to 82%, a 140 mm (400 W model) or a 120 mm (500 W, 600 W and 700W models) fan and protections against overvoltage (OVP), overcurrent (OCP), short-circuit (SCP). No word about price and availability.
Sapphire, a known graphics cards manufacturer, has just announced the launch of FirePSU 625 W power supply. This unit comes with a 24-pin motherboard cable, an ATX12V connector, an EPS12V connector, six peripheral power connectors, nine SATA power connectors, one floppy disk power connector and four PCI auxiliary power connectors. Also, this power supply features PFC active, a 120-mm fan with adjustable fan speed, modular cable system, three +12 V rails, efficiency up to 85% at 230 V and the following protections: overload protection (OLP), over voltage protection (OVP), under voltage protection (UVP), short-circuit protection (SCP) and over temperature protection (OTP). Currently this product is available only in APAC region.
OCZ unveiled the EliteXStream power supply family for high-powered gaming systems and workstations. OCZ designed the 800W and 1000W EliteXStream by utilizing the "single +12V rail" design. Featuring up to 86% efficiency, the new EliteXstream Series has Active PFC, four 8-pin (6+2) PCI-E and 17 drive connectors. These PSUs are kept supremely cool with a large 120mm fan and feature a standard ATX power supply form factor.
OCZ released new additions to the Silencer line of power supplies from PC Power & Cooling: the 370W, 420W, 500W and a 500W EPS12V Dell compatible model. All the new Silencer models have a single +12 Volt Rail for optimum power distribution to all components.
The Silencer 370 ATX (370W/410W peak) and The Silencer 420 ATX (420W/460W peak) reduces noise up to 90%, has 82% efficiency, 10 drive connectors and an automatic fan speed control.
The Silencer 500 Dell (500W/550W peak) reduces noise up to 90%, has SATA drive connectors, an automatic fan speed control and guarantees '30%-100% more power than factory Dell units'.
The Silencer 500 EPS12V (500W/550W peak) reduces noise up to 90%, has 82% efficiency, 13 drive connectors (6 SATA, 1 mini) and an automatic fan speed control.
All Silencer power supplies are backed by a leading 5-Year warranty commitment.
Corsair announced the HX1000W power supply unit (PSU), the world’s first 1000 watt PSU to be certified under the 3-way Nvidia SLI Technology Certification Program, says the manufacturer. The Corsair HX1000W features twin-transformer, true independent dual +12V rail design, 140mm temperature-controlled fan, DC-to-DC conversion and high-quality solid state capacitors.
It is designed for multi-core CPUs and multi-GPU systems and guarantees full 1000W output at 50ºC operating temperature. The new power supply also has Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) and 80% or more energy efficiency. It will be available in late March priced at USD 280.
