Corsair Launches TX850W PSU

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 19, 2008 - 1:24 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.corsair.com/products/tx/default.aspx Corsair has just officially announced the launch of the newest member from TX power supply series, TX850W. This unit is able to provide 850 W continuously, has active PFC, efficiency above 80%, Japanese caps, single-rail design (click to learn more about this subject), one 140-mm fan, ATX12V V2.2 compliance and protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing yet. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Corsair Survey: What Features Do You Think a PSU Should Have?

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 16, 2008 - 2:51 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.corsair.com/PSUSurvey Corsair has launched a survey and they want to know your opinion on what features you think it is important when buying a power supply. The goal of this survey is to provide information to Corsair for the developing of future products, taking opinions from customers into account. This survey is composed with ten quick questions and no registration is necessary. Click here to fill out. It seems that manufacturers are more worried than ever in satisfying the needs from customers. Recently Intel and ASUS launched WePC.com, a place where users may suggest ideas ans functionalities for the developing of future products. So Intel and ASUS may develop products proposed by users, the same idea behind Corsair survey. One more thing, Gabriel, our editor-in-chief, is one of WePC.com editors and writes articles for this website. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Cooler Master Launches Silent Pro M Power Supplies

Author: Cássio Lima Date: December 3, 2008 - 5:04 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=en&act=categ... Cooler Master has just launched its first power supply series with modular cabling system, Silent Pro M. Available in 500 W (RS-500-AMBA-D3), 600 W (RS-600-AMBA-D3) and 700 W (RS-700-AMBA-D3) models, power supplies from this new series have active PFC, efficiency of 85%, Japanese caps, design with single rail (click to learn more about this subject), a 135-mm fan, silicon pad that eliminate the vibration between PSU and chassis and protections against overvoltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), overload (OPP), overcurrent (OCP), over temperature (OTP) and short-circuit (SCP). No word on pricing has been disclosed. click to enlarge Power supply label (500 W). click to enlarge Power supply label (600 W). click to enlarge Power supply label (700 W). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

OCZ Intros Fatal1ty Power Supplies

Author: Cássio Lima Date: November 26, 2008 - 4:53 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2008/315 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.   Power supply label (400 W). Power supply label (550 W). Power supply label (700 W). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Cooler Master Intros New Silent Force Power Supplies

Author: Cássio Lima Date: November 24, 2008 - 4:56 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.coolermaster.com/news/hotnews_content.php?language=en&year=... 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). click to enlarge Power supply label (360 W). click to enlarge Power supply label (400 W). click to enlarge Power supply label (460 W). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Enermax Launches Revolution 85+ PSU Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: November 7, 2008 - 4:40 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.enermax.com.tw/english/news_01.asp?NeID=49 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. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Corsair Launches New PSU Line

Author: Cássio Lima Date: October 15, 2008 - 7:29 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.corsair.com 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. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

GlacialPower Launches 650 W PSU

Author: Cássio Lima Date: October 2, 2008 - 7:56 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.glacialpower.com/products/pc-power-AL.htm 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. click to enlarge GP-AL650's power specs. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Sigma Launches 1,000 W Power Supply

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 2, 2008 - 5:55 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.sigmaproduct.com/features/sp1000_s.htm 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. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Lian Li Launches Silent Force Power Supply Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 29, 2008 - 7:24 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product04.php?cl_index=10&sc_inde... 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. click to enlarge Power supply label (650 W). click to enlarge Power supply label (750 W). click to enlarge Power supply label (850 W). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

New Thermaltake Power Supplies

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 28, 2008 - 9:43 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Power/ToughPower/toughpowerQFAN.asp 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. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Arctic Cooling Launches Fusion 550R Power Supply

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 27, 2008 - 2:08 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.arctic-cooling.com/further_prod2.php?idx=169 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. click to enlarge Fusion 550R power supply. click to enlarge Power specifications. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Lian Li Launches MAXIMA Force Power Supply Series

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 21, 2008 - 8:00 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/flashpage/power/gaming/max/top.html# 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. click to enlarge Power supply label (470 W). click to enlarge Power supply label (650 W). click to enlarge Power supply label (750 W). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

OCZ Introduces ModXStream Pro Power Supply Line-Up

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 19, 2008 - 6:45 AM PST Category: Power More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/power_management/ocz_modxstream_... 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. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Sapphire FirePSU 625 W Power Supply

Author: Cássio Lima Date: August 11, 2008 - 3:08 PM PST Category: Power More Info: http://workstation.sapphiretech.com/presentation/products/products_det... 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. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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