Actual Specifications and Conclusions
Real Wattage | 500W |
OEM | Unknown – possibly Solytech |
PFC | Active |
Price | $59 AUD |
ATX Connector type | 20+4 pin |
CPU Connector | ATX/EPS12V (4+4Pin) |
PCIe Connectors | 1× 6 pin |
Molex (Peripheral) Connectors | 4 |
FDD Power connectors | 1 |
SATA Power connectors | 5 |
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Pros
- Great voltage regulation
- Quiet
Cons
- Poor Ripple suppression (−2)
- Low quality capacitors… (−2)
- …touching 5vsb rectifier heat sink tab (−1)
- Not enough PCIe connectors (−0.5)
Final comments: Although this power supply can deliver its rating without exploding, it still has some serious problems. Between the poor ripple suppression and questionable component selection, we would be inclined to give this one a miss.
Score: 4.5/10
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