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	Ultra X4 500 W Power Supply Review Reviews - November 20, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres This time we are going to review the 500 W from the new X4 power supply series from Ultra, which features a fully modular cabling system and single-rail design.
Nexus RX-6300 630 W Power Supply Review Reviews - November 10, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Let’s take on this 630 W from Nexus, featuring a modular cabling system, a single-rail design and an ultra low noise fan. Can We Trust the 80 Plus Certification? Articles - November 4, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Can we really trust the 80 Plus certification of a power supply?
	ASUS U-75HA 750 W Power Supply Review Reviews - October 30, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Today we tested the 750 W power supply from ASUS, which isn’t sold in the US. Is it a good pick? Let’s see.
	Corsair TX950W Power Supply Review Reviews - October 23, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Let’s take a look on the latest power supply from Corsair, a 950 W beast that promises good efficiency.
	Ultra X4 850 W Power Supply Review Reviews - October 19, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Ultra is launching today their new X4 fully modular power supply series comprised of seven models. Let’s see how their 850 W model performs.
	SilverStone Element ST75EF 750 W Power Supply Review Reviews - October 16, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres SilverStone Element ST75EF 750 W is a Seventeam ST-750P-AF with a different cable configuration. Is it worthwhile buying it? Let’s check it out.
	Seasonic X-Series 650 W Power Supply Review Reviews - October 15, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Seasonic has just released their 80Plus Gold power supply line-up, X-Series, which promises 90% efficiency. Let’s take a look on the 650 W model.
	Thermaltake Toughpower 800 W (W0296RU) Power Supply Review Reviews - October 2, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres The new 800 W model from Thermaltake Toughpower series is 80Plus Silver certified, promising high efficiency. Let’s see if this new model is really a good product.
	ASUS U-65GA 650 W Power Supply Review Reviews - September 30, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres This time we are going to review this 650 W power supply from ASUS. Is it a good unit? Let’s see.
	Cooler Master Silent Pro M 850 W Power Supply Review Reviews - September 16, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Silent Pro M is the latest power supply series from Cooler Master, featuring modular cabling system and single-rail design. Let’s see if the 850 W model is a good buy.
	XFX 850 W Black Edition Power Supply Review Reviews - September 14, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres XFX, the traditional video card manufacturer, is now entering the power supply arena. Let’s take a look on their first release, a high-end 850 W model.
	Seasonic S12D 750 W Power Supply Review Reviews - September 3, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Seasonic S12D is based on the award-winning M12D, but costing less. Let’s compare the two.
	OCZ StealthXStream 500 W Power Supply Review Reviews - September 2, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Now it is time to test this 500 W mainstream power supply from OCZ. Is it a good product? Check it out.
	PC TrickleSaver Review Reviews - September 2, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres PC TrickleSaver is a device that automatically shuts down all external peripherals like printers, monitors and speakers when your PC is off in order to save energy.
	OCZ StealthXStream 400 W Power Supply Review Reviews - August 28, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Today we decided to review an inexpensive entry-level 400 W power supply from OCZ’s StealthXStream series. Is it worthwhile buying this product? Check it out.
	Antec Basiq BP500U Power Supply Review Reviews - August 25, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Today we decided to review a mainstream 500 W power supply from Antec, Basiq BP500W. Will it survive our tests? Check it out.
	SilverStone Element ST50EF-Plus 500 W Power Supply Review Reviews - August 19, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres We reviewed this mainstream 500 W power supply from SilverStone, which is around for a while. Is it a good buy? Check it out.
	ASUS P-50GA 500 W Power Supply Review Reviews - August 6, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Yes, ASUS also sells power supplies. Let’s see if their 500 W model is a good buy.
	BFG LS-550 (New) Power Supply Review Reviews - August 4, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres We reviewed this entry-level 550 W power supply from BFG, which uses a different internal design than the previous BFG LS-550 unit available on the market.
	Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750 W Power Supply Review Reviews - July 30, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Toughpower XT is an updated version of the famous Toughpower series from Thermaltake. Let’s see if their 750 W model is a good buy.
	Corsair HX750W Power Supply Review Reviews - July 29, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Today we are going to test the 750 W model from Corsair HX power supply series, which is based on a DC-DC converter, promising high efficiency.
	PC Power & Cooling Silencer 910 Power Supply Review Reviews - July 24, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Silencer 910 is the latest power supply from PC Power & Cooling, based on Seasonic M12D design. Let’s see if it is a good power supply.
	Antec TruePower New 750 W (TP-750) Power Supply Review Reviews - July 21, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres The new TruePower (TP) series from Antec is based on a DC-DC converter on the secondary, featuring a half modular cabling system. Will the 750 W model survive our tests?
	Seventeam ST-620PAF Power Supply Review Reviews - July 20, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres We reviewed the most powerful model in the Seventeam PAF power supply series. Can it really deliver its labeled power? Let’s see.
	Scythe Kamariki 4 550 W Power Supply Review Reviews - July 17, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Scythe, a Japanese manufacturer known for its high-end CPU coolers, has also power supplies. Today we are going to review their latest release, Kamariki 4.
	BFG MX-680 Power Supply Review Reviews - July 15, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres BFG MX-680 features a modular cabling system, one 120-mm fan and one 80-mm fan that only kicks in when internal temperature is above 50º C. Let’s see if this is a good product.
	Cooler Master UCP 700W Power Supply Review Reviews - July 14, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Cooler Master has also released a high-quality power supply series called UCP with an internal design similar to Seasonic M12D, Antec Signature and Corsair HX units but costing far less. Is it a good product?
	FSP300-60GHS Power Supply Review Reviews - July 10, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres FSP300-60GHS is a small 300 W SFX power supply from FSP targeted to small form factor (SFF) PCs, coming in the SilverStone Sugo SG05 SFF case. Let’s see whether this is a good power supply or not.
	Enermax ECO80+ 620 W Power Supply Review Reviews - July 9, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Enermax ECO80+ 620 W features a magnetic bearing fan with batwing blades for ultra low noise and promises up to 86% efficiency. Let’s see if it is really a good product.
	Huntkey V-Power 550 W Power Supply Review Reviews - July 8, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres We took an in-depth look on Huntkey V-Power 550 W. Is it a Green Star 550 W with a different label? Will it explode? Check it out.
	Corsair CX400W Power Supply Review Reviews - July 1, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres CX400W is the simplest power supply offered by Corsair. Is it a good product? Let’s see.
	Seventeam ST-750P-AF Power Supply Review Reviews - June 30, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Seventeam is slowly entering the US market and ST-750P-AF is one of the few products from them available around here. Is it a good product? Can it deliver its labeled power? Check it out.
	Rocketfish 550 W Power Supply Review Reviews - June 30, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Rocketfish is one of the house brands from Best Buy and recently they released a new 550 W power supply. Let’s see if this unit will survive our tests.
	BFG ES-800 Power Supply Review Reviews - June 26, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres ES-800 is a power supply using a different internal design called “frequency conversion”, with BFG claiming it provides higher efficiency. Is that so? Let’s check this out.
	Hardware Secrets Power Supply Test Methodology Articles - June 23, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres A complete description of the methodology used in our power supply reviews. Updated.
	Understanding the 80 Plus Certification Tutorials - June 22, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres The 80 Plus certification for power supplies is around for a while, but recently they created three additional classes: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Learn what they really mean.
	Corsair HX850W Power Supply Review Reviews - June 19, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Corsair HX850W is a power supply with modular cabling system and high-end components promising up to 90% efficiency, launched to compete with Antec Signature series and Seasonic M12D series.
	Seasonic M12D 750 W Power Supply Review Reviews - June 19, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Today we tested Seasonic M12D 750 W, a power supply with modular cabling system and high-end components. Let’s see if it survives our tests.
	Topower PowerBird 900 W Power Supply Review Reviews - June 17, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres We tested Topower PowerBird 900 W, a fully modularized power supply with two-transformer design. Let’s see if this is a good unit.
	Antec CP-850 Power Supply Review Reviews - June 15, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres CP-850 is a custom-sized power supply that only fits a few cases from Antec. Is it a better solution that regular-sized units? Let’s see.
	Seventeam ST-380PAS Power Supply Review Reviews - June 12, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres ST-380PAS is the latest entry-level power supply from Seventeam. Is it a good product? Can it deliver its labeled power? Check it out.
	BFG LS-450 Power Supply Review Reviews - June 10, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres We reviewed this entry-level 450 W power supply from BFG. Let’s see whether it is a good product or not.
	Akasa Paxpower 500 W Power Supply Review Reviews - June 9, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres This was the first power supply from Akasa we reviewed – also known as AK-P050FG7 – and we were very curious to see if it could really deliver 500 W.
	Thermaltake Litepower 450 W Power Supply Review Reviews - June 8, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres We tested the 450 W version of Thermaltake’s latest entry-level power supply line, Litepower, which promises 85% efficiency. Is that true? Let’s see.
	Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500 W Power Supply Review Reviews - June 4, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Can a 500 W power supply that is sold for only USD 40 really deliver its labeled power? Let’s check it out.
	Seventeam ST-550P-AM ASM Power Supply Review Reviews - June 3, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres ST-550P-AM is a 550 W power supply from Seventeam where you can manually control the fan speed – and can even disable it. Let’s see if this unit can really deliver 550 W.
	Arctic Cooling Fusion 550RF Power Supply Review Reviews - May 6, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Arctic Cooling Fusion 550RF is a 500 W continuous / 550 W peak power supply with an external 80-mm fluid dynamic bearing fan. Let’s see if this unit survives our tests.
	GlacialPower GP-AL650AA 650 W Power Supply Review Reviews - April 13, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres GlacialPower GP-AL650AA is a 650 W power supply with Spartan looks. Is it a good product? Can it really deliver 650 W? Check it out.
	OCZ Fatal1ty 700 W Power Supply Review Reviews - April 6, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres OCZ launched this 700 W power supply licensing Fatal1ty’s name, promising to be a high-end gamer product. Will it live up to our expectations?
	Rosewill Performance 650 W Power Supply Review Reviews - February 19, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Performance 650 W (also called RP650-2) is a new power supply from Rosewill. Is this a good product? Can it really deliver 650 W? Let’s see.
	Enermax Liberty ECO 500 W Power Supply Review Reviews - January 28, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres The new Liberty ECO series from Enermax comes to replace their popular Liberty DXX series. Is Liberty ECO 500 W a good product? Check it out.
	In Win Commander 650 W Power Supply Review Reviews - January 23, 2009 - By Gabriel Torres Commander 650 W is power supply from In Win that comes with an army-inspired looks. Is this a good product? Can it really deliver its labeled power?
	Zalman ZM460B-APS 460 W Power Supply Review Reviews - December 19, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Today we are going to test this mainstream 460 W power supply from Zalman. Is it a good product? Can it really deliver its labeled power?
	Huntkey Green Star 350 W (LW-6350HG) Power Supply Review Reviews - December 17, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We took an in-depth look on the 350 W version from Huntkey Green Star (a.k.a. LW-6350HG). Will it explode like its sisters? Check it out.
	Huntkey Green Star 550 W (LW-6550SG) Power Supply Review Reviews - December 9, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We took an in-depth look on the 550 W version from Huntkey Green Star series. Will it explode like other members from Green Star series? Check it out.
	MSI Turbostream 600 W Power Supply Review Reviews - December 4, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres MSI Turbostream power supplies are manufactured by Solytech. We reviewed one of their 600 W models featuring active PFC and 120-mm fan. Is this a good product? Can it really deliver its labeled power?
	BFG MX-550 Power Supply Review Reviews - December 3, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres The new MX series of power supplies from BFG features a modular cabling system, one 120-mm fan and one 80-mm fan that only kicks in when temperature is above 50º C. Let’s see if the 550 W model is a good product.
	Zalman ZM750-HP Power Supply Review Reviews - November 26, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres ZM750-HP is a 750 W power supply from Zalman featuring a modular cabling system and a heat-pipe-based heatsink to cool down the secondary rectifiers. Let’s see if this unit survives our tests.
	SilverStone Decathlon 700 W Power Supply Review Reviews - November 25, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Decathlon 700 W is a power supply from SilverStone where all cables – including the main motherboard one – uses a modular system. Is this a good power supply? Let’s see.
	Antec Signature 650 Power Supply Review Reviews - November 21, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres The new Signature Series from Antec is a premium power supply line. But what does exactly “Premium” mean besides a higher price? Can it really deliver 650 W? Let’s see.
	Seventeam ST-550P-AG Power Supply Review Reviews - November 21, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres ST-550P-AG is an entry-level 550 W power supply from Seventeam. Let’s see if this unit can really deliver 550 W and whether it is a good product or not.
	Topower TOP-1100P10 Power Supply Review Reviews - November 18, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres TOP-1100P10 is a 1,100 W power supply from Topower supporting ESA technology that was never released, however it can be found in the market without ESA function as Tagan ITZ 1100. Check it out.
	OCZ EliteXStream 1000 W Power Supply Review Reviews - November 13, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres OCZ EliteXStream 1000 W is one of the most affordable 1,000 W power supplies available in the market today. Is it a good power supply? Let’s see if it survives our load tests.
	Corsair HX1000W Power Supply Review Reviews - November 11, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Corsair HX1000W is a 1,000 W power supply with six 6/8-pin auxiliary cables for video cards, modular cabling system, solid aluminum capacitors, dual-transformer design and labeled at 50º C. Let’s see if this is a good power supply.
	CWT 750VH 750 W Power Supply Review Reviews - October 23, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of CWT-750VH power supply, a 750 W unit that internally is identical to Corsair TX750W and almost identical to Thermaltake Toughpower 750 W
	Kingwin Mach 1 ABT-700MA1S 700 W Power Supply Review Reviews - October 2, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of this power supply with a modular cabling system with rounded sockets that glow blue when cables are connected and that is sold under several other names like Hiper Type R, Super Flower Aurora, XION Supernova, etc.
	Zalman ZM600-HP 600 W Power Supply Review Reviews - September 19, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres ZM600-HP is a 600 W power supply from Zalman with a heat-pipe to cool down the secondary rectifiers and a modular cabling system. Internally identical to OCZ GameXstream 700 W, could this unit be a disguised 700 W unit? Check this out!
	Thermaltake Toughpower 1500 W Power Supply First Look - July 30, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Thermaltake Toughpower 1500 W is one of the most powerful PC power supply in the world – so powerful that it can’t be sold in the USA. We took an in-depth look on this monster.
	Everything You Need to Know About Power Supplies Tutorials - May 29, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Everything you need to know about power supplies, including cables, connectors, efficiency, PFC, protections, form factors, ripple & noise, voltage stability, maximum power, virtual rails and much more.
	Rosewill RD600N-2SB-SL-BK Power Supply Review Reviews - May 20, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Rosewill is a popular brand in the US and their power supplies are manufactured by Solytech. We reviewed one of their 600 W models featuring active PFC and 120-mm fan. Is this a good product? Can it really deliver its labeled power?
	Dynex 400 W Power Supply Review Reviews - May 20, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres An in-depth review of Dynex 400 W power supply, a relabeled Huntkey Green Star 400 W that can be found on any Best Buy. Let’s see if this is a good product and can deliver its labeled power.
	Rocketfish 700 W Power Supply Review Reviews - May 16, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres An in-depth review of Rocketfish 700 W power supply, a relabeled Huntkey Titan 650 W that can be found on any Best Buy. Let’s see if this is a good product and can deliver its labeled power.
	Antec TruePower Quattro 850 W Power Supply Review Reviews - May 15, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres TruePower Quattro 850 W is a high-end power supply from Antec with modular cabling system that the manufacturer claims it can deliver its rated power at 50º C. Is this true? Is this a good power supply? We will see.
	PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad Power Supply Review Reviews - May 14, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad, a 750 W power supply featuring four auxiliary power cables for video cards, labeled at 40º C and promising to deliver up to 825 W during peaks. Let’s see if it survives to our tests.
	AcBel Polytech iPower 660 Power Supply Review Reviews - May 13, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres AcBel Polytech, a traditional OEM manufacturer, is trying to enter the retail market. We made an in-depth review on their iPower 660 model. Is it a good product? Let’s see.
	Enermax PRO82+ 525 W Power Supply Review Reviews - May 8, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We took an in-depth look on Enermax PRO82+ 525 W power supply, which the manufacturer claims to have 84% efficiency. Can it really deliver 525 W with 84% efficiency? We will see.
	Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 460 W (RS-460-PMSR-A3) Power Supply Review Reviews - May 7, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 460 W (RS-460-PMSR-A3) is the latest release from this manufacturer for the mainstream market. Is it a good product? Can it really deliver 460 W? Let’s take a look.
	SilverStone Strider ST50F 500 W Power Supply Review Reviews - April 25, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Today we dissected Strider ST50F, a 500 W power supply from Silverstone. Is this a good product? Can it really deliver its labeled 500 W? Check it out.
	Enermax Liberty DXX 500W Power Supply Review Reviews - April 13, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Liberty DXX 500 W is one of the most popular power supplies from Enermax, featuring a modular cabling system and a 120-mm fan. Is this a good product? Can it really deliver its labeled 500 W? Check it out.
	OCZ StealthXStream 600 W Power Supply Review Reviews - April 4, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We completely disassembled OCZ StealthXStream 600 W (OCZ600SXS) and tested to see if it can really deliver its rated power. Check it out!
	Corsair VX450W Power Supply Review Reviews - March 26, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We took an in-depth look on the simplest and most inexpensive power supply from Corsair, VX450W. Is this a good product? Can it really deliver its labeled 450 W? Check it out.
	Zalman ZM360B-APS Power Supply Review Reviews - March 26, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Today we dissected the simplest power supply from Zalman, ZM360B-APS. Is this a good product? Can it really deliver its labeled 360 W? Check it out.
	Huntkey Green Star 450 W (LW-6450SG) Power Supply Review Reviews - March 24, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We took an in-depth look on an entry-level power supply from Huntkey, Green Star 450 W (LW-6450SG), and tested to see if it can really deliver 450 W. Re-tested.
	Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850 W Power Supply Review Reviews - March 21, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We dissected this high-end 850 W power supply from Cooler Master targeted to systems with more than two video cards and tested to see if it can really deliver 850 W. Check it out.
	How Much Power Can a Generic 500 W Power Supply Really Deliver? Reviews - March 15, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres See the internals of a generic 500 W power supply, how much power it can really deliver, and the differences between a good and a bad power supply.
	Thermaltake Purepower 430W NP Power Supply Review Reviews - March 14, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We took an in-depth look on this cheap low-end power supply from Thermaltake, Purepower 430 W NP, and tested to see if it can really deliver 430 W.
	Kingwin ABT-450MM Power Supply Review Reviews - March 13, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We took an in-depth look on this cheap low-end power supply from Kingwin, ABT-450MM, and tested to see if it can really deliver 450 W.
	StarTech.com WattSmart 650 W Power Supply Review Reviews - March 8, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We took an in-depth look on this big 650 W power supply from StarTech.com that uses a dual-transformer design, feature that we’ve seen only on very high-end units. Let’s see If it survives our tests.
	Seventeam ST-420BKV 420 W Power Supply Review Reviews - March 6, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We completely disassembled Seventeam ST-420BKV, a low-end 420 W power supply, to take a look on its design. Updated to include load tests.
	Corsair HX620W Power Supply Review Reviews - February 19, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres HX620W is a very famous power supply from Corsair and 18 months after we posted our original article on it we decided to re-evaluate this unit to include minor changes Corsair made to it and also to include our load tests.
	Antec EarthWatts 500 W Power Supply Review Reviews - February 18, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We took an in-depth look on one of the most simple power supplies from Antec, EarthWatts 500 W. Does it really deliver 500 W? Read on.
	BFG 800 W Power Supply Review Reviews - February 17, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres BFG, the traditional video card manufacturer, has recently entered into the Power Supply business. We completely disassembled their 800 W model and tested to see if it could really deliver 800 W. Check it out!
	Corsair TX750W Power Supply Review Reviews - February 12, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We completely disassembled the latest power supply from Corsair, TX750W (CMPSU-750TX) – which features a single +12V rail, 140-mm fan and four 6/8-pin power connectors for video cards –, and also tested to see if it can truly deliver 750 W. Updated to include load tests.
	OCZ ProXStream 1000 W Power Supply Review Reviews - February 9, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We have completely dissected this kilowatt baby from OCZ and tested to see if it can really deliver 1,000 W. Updated to include load tests.
	Antec NeoPower 550 Power Supply Review Reviews - February 8, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Our review of NeoPower 550 (a.k.a. Neo HE550), a 550 W power supply with modular cabling system from Antec, where we completely disassembled it and tested it to see if it can really deliver its labeled power. Updated to include load tests.
	PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 EPS12V Power Supply Review Reviews - February 7, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres We completely disassembled Silencer 610 EPS12V, a 610 W power supply without any fancy feature from PC Power & Cooling and also tested it to see if it can truly deliver 610 W. Check it out! Updated to include load tests.
	How Much Power Do Electronic Equipment Consume When in Standby Mode? Articles - January 22, 2008 - By Gabriel Torres Do electronic equipment consume a lot of power when they are on their standby mode and presumably turned off? We measured several equipment and came to very interesting conclusions. Check it out.
	Anatomy of Surge Suppressors Tutorials - October 9, 2007 - By Gabriel Torres Everything you need to know about surge suppressors, how they look like inside, the components they use and some buying tips.
	GlacialPower GP-PS550BP Power Supply First Look - August 27, 2007 - By Gabriel Torres We completely disassembled GP-PS550BP, a 550 W power supply with passive PFC manufactured by GlacialPower and sold by GlacialTech. Check it out!
	Young Year YP-AB Transparent Power Supply First Look - January 15, 2007 - By Gabriel Torres We took an in-depth look on a transparent power supply manufactured by Young Year and also sold under other brands, like Aspire/Apevia and Levicom and found out that inside it is a trashy low-end “generic” unit.
	HEC AcePower 480 W Power Supply First Look - January 10, 2007 - By Gabriel Torres HEC, also known as Compucase, has a series of high-quality power supplies without active PFC, promising to deliver a high power at a low-end cost. We completely disassembled one of their models, AcePower 480 W. Does it live up to expectations? Read on.
	Why 99% of Power Supply Reviews Are Wrong Articles - December 20, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres Learn why the vast majority of power supply reviews published on the web are wrong.
	Tagan TurboJet TG1100-U95 1,100 W Power Supply First Look - December 2, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres TurboJet TG1100-U95 is a 1,100 W power supply from Tagan targeted for users with quad-SLI systems, with a terrific aesthetics. We completely disassembled this unit. Check it out.
	OCZ GameXstream 700 W Power Supply First Look - November 8, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres OCZ has launched a new power supply series, called GameXstream. We completely disassembled their 700 W model to take a look. Check it out.
	HEC WinPower 480 W Power Supply First Look - November 7, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres HEC, also known as Compucase, has a series of high-quality power supplies without active PFC, promising to deliver a high power at a low-end cost. We completely disassembled one of their models, WinPower 480 W. Does it live up to expectations? Read on.
	Anatomy of Switching Power Supplies Tutorials - October 25, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres Everything you need to learn about the power supply internals: how it works, what are its main components and how to identify them. Including block diagrams, schematics and lots of pictures from inside the power supply. Completely updated.
	How to Discover Your Power Supply Real Manufacturer Tutorials - August 31, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres Several famous PC power supply brands don’t really manufacture their products. Learn how to discover who is the real manufacturer of your power supply.
	Thermaltake Toughpower 750 W (W0116RU) Power Supply First Look - August 29, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres Toughpower 750 W is a high-end power supply from Thermaltake. We completely disassembled this product to take a look. Check it out.
	Enermax Galaxy 1000 W Power Supply First Look - August 21, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres Galaxy 1000 W from Enermax is one of the most powerful power supplies on the market today, delivering an astonishing 1,000 W and designed for the most high-end quad-SLI systems and quad-CPU servers. We completely disassembled this PSU to take a look. Check it out.
	How To Replace Your Power Supply Tutorials - August 8, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres Step-by-step fully illustrated guide on how to replace your PC power supply with a new one.
	Cooler Master iGreen Power 430 W (RS-430-ASAA) Power Supply First Look - August 2, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres We took a look on iGreen Power 430 W, the simplest power supply on the new iGreen power supply series from Cooler Master.
	XG Magnum 600 External Power Supply First Look - March 19, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres Our first look on XG Magnum 600 External, an external fanless true 600 W power supply for the PC.
	The Truth About NiCd Batteries Articles - March 6, 2006 - By Gabriel Torres Evertything you need to know about Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) batteries, including the infamous "memory effect" and how to prevent it.
	OCZ ModStream 520 W Power Supply First Look - September 29, 2005 - By Gabriel Torres We took a look on OCZ's ModStream 520 W power supply.
	OCZ 1,100 Watts Power Supply Prototype First Look - August 26, 2005 - By Gabriel Torres We took a look on OCZ's 1,100-watt power supply prototype. Really amazing.
	Grounding Tutorials - October 6, 2004 - By Gabriel Torres Everything you need to know about grounding and how to correctly setup a grounding system for your PC.
	UPS Tutorials - August 23, 2004 - By Gabriel Torres Learn more about UPS, Uninterruptible Power Supply.

News

[Nov 18, 2009] Antec Launches TPQ-1200 PSU
[Oct 06, 2009] Corsair Launches 950 W PSU
[Sep 30, 2009] Nexus Launches NX-5000 R3 PSU
[Sep 16, 2009] GlacialTech Announces 950 W Power Supply
[Sep 15, 2009] Sapphire Launches PURE PSU Series
[Sep 15, 2009] Corsair Launches HX650W PSU
[Sep 11, 2009] New Silent Pro M PSUs from Cooler Master
[Sep 09, 2009] XFX Unveils Black Edition 850 W PSU
[Aug 25, 2009] Seasonic Unveils S12D PSU Series
[Aug 12, 2009] Scythe Kaze Station 3.5” Multifunctional Panel
[Aug 12, 2009] BFG Debuts EX-1000 PSU
[Aug 03, 2009] Topower Launches 1,200 W Power Supply
[Jun 30, 2009] Cooler Master Launches Universal Laptop Charger
[Jun 19, 2009] Scythe Launches Kamariki 4 PSU Series
[Jun 12, 2009] Thermaltake Launches EVO_Blue PSU Series

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