Actual Specifications and Conclusions
| Real Wattage | 480W |
| OEM | In Win |
| PFC | Active |
| Price | $40 |
| ATX Connector type | 20+4 pin |
| CPU Connector | ATX/EPS12V (4+4 pin) |
| PCI-E Connectors | 1x 6 pin |
| Molex (Peripheral) Connectors | 2 |
| FDD Power connectors | 1 |
| SATA Power connectors | 4 |
Pros
- Can deliver more than 400W
- Very high efficiency
- Great voltage regulation
- Great ripple suppression
- Adequate input filtering
- Great soldering quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- OST capacitors
- ADDA sleeve bearing fan
Final comments: Much like the IP-S400CQ2-0, this is a good option for a basic home or office PC. It offers all of the features of its predecessor as well as Active PFC and 80plus bronze certification. However, it still has the same two flaws that prevented the CQ2-0 from getting anything better than a bronze award – the capacitors and the fan. In Win would probably have been better off improving the quality of these parts than adding the extra features.
Score: 8/10
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