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Submitted by Mike Chin on Fri, 2006-12-01 09:36.
Power | Reference|Recommended
Our short list of recommended power supplies for quiet or silent computers, updated at least once a quarter. The update of Sept 8/09 is a complete overhaul. Gone are the finely graded numeric values, replaced by just two main categories: Editor's Choice and SPCR Recommended. Latest update Jan 12/10.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Mon, 2006-10-30 07:28.
Power | Reference|Recommended
A little over a year after our last major update, we've made changes extensive enough to consider this the fourth iteration of SPCR's power supply testing system. PSU reviews have been popular bread-and-butter articles at SPCR for years, partly because of our close attention to detail, fundamentally sound test procedures, good test gear and thorough acoustic analysis. It is also because there were few serious PSU reviews done by other hardware web sites. Now, we've added crossloading, low AC input voltage, and ripple testing to complete our mix of PSU tests.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Wed, 2005-04-06 01:18.
Power | Reference|Recommended
A reference article comprehensively discussing many aspects of power supplies and how they affect system noise, cooling, efficiency and stability. Also lists recommended quiet power supplies. This is a years-old article that has been updated numerous times. It remains the most popular article at SPCR, with nearly 900,000 reads as of April 2007. Last updated April 4, 2007.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Sun, 2009-12-27 10:25.
Power
Nexus has had PSUs in SPCR's silent circle before. The NX-5000, a modest 530W model with fairly high efficiency, is the latest to enter the select winners circle.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Tue, 2009-12-15 13:54.
Power
The well-known memory brand morphed in recent years to become a major player in retail power supplies. While Corsair offers kilowatt PSUs, a 400W model rounds out the opposite end of its line.
Submitted by Devon Cooke on Sat, 2009-11-14 17:01.
Power
In Enermax' seven (!) lines of power supplies, the Eco80+ is one of two tagged as "eco". The "Love our Earth" tagline on the packaging attests that "eco" stands for ecology, but its position at the low-end of Enermax' lineup suggests that "economy" might also be a relevant tag. How fares this modest PSU in these times of silent, 90% efficiency, $200 models?
Submitted by Mike Chin on Sun, 2009-10-25 23:46.
Power
Power solutions continue to evolve in this era of ubiquitous computing. Electrodacus offers the PC enthusiast a picoPSU alternate: A silent, 88% efficient DC-DC converter module with full regulation to 130W output... at a price made for ultra SFF hobbyists. A close look the Winmate DD-24AX under the SPCR power microscope.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Fri, 2009-10-16 14:37.
Power
The X-series power supplies achieved 80 Plus Gold nearly a year ago, and they're finally on the market now. Is Seasonic's best also SPCR's most highly recommended? Yes. Read all the details here.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Sat, 2009-08-29 16:50.
Power
The CP-850 is 1.2" too tall to fit into all but three of Antec's top cases, so its popularity has to be be unnaturally limited. But the electrical and acoustic performance is superlative, especially in those cases, and it comes at an amazingly low price. White elephant or futuristic visionary?
Submitted by Mike Chin on Tue, 2009-08-25 14:57.
Power
Nexus reaches out to serious gamers with a power supply claimed to be the quietest 850W model available. The company has a long reputation for quiet computer products, so if the idea a quiet PSU for a gaming rig appeals, read on.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Fri, 2009-04-17 12:16.
Power
Coolermaster Silent Pro series power supplies are clearly aimed at quiet-loving PC enthusiasts. The 700W model was recently in our torture chamber. Read on to find out how it fared.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Sun, 2009-03-22 10:49.
Power
The brand name suggests cooling, but this Danish company specializes in power supplies, exclusively to the EU market. Some silent PC enthusiasts have said it's very quiet, so we test the 700W modular CP-700M to find out whether it can join the ranks of SPCR-recommended PSUs.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Fri, 2009-03-13 10:35.
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It's an innocuous little ATX12V power supply from silent component pioneer Nexus. This 430W model vaults to the top of the silent PSU charts at SPCR by virtue of its amazingly quiet, yeoman-like performance and its modest price tag.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Sun, 2008-12-28 16:55.
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A higher power, more efficient version of a model released back in 2004, the ST45NF has the good looks associated with Silverstone PC cases. It's also one of a very few fanless power supplies in the computer marketplace. The assured, silent performance is commensurate with its top dollar price tag.
Submitted by Mike Chin on Fri, 2008-12-19 11:58.
Power
It's a refresh of the modular cable M12 series, a Silver 80 Plus rated model, and Seasonic's first entry into the superpower race that's been raging across the retail PSU sector for the past couple of years. Is it good? Yes. Is it quiet? Of course.
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