The SmartPower 2.0 line is a move back to traditional 80mm fan PSU design, with a twist: It has two 80mm fans in a straight-through, push-pull configuration. The second fan only spins up when necessary in an effort to keep the noise down. Antec’s new “value” line is also compliant with the ATX12V v2.xx PSU
Read MoreIt’s a step up from the 450W model we reviewed a while ago, and it has the same range of features, high efficiency, and compliance with both ATX12V 2.xx as well as EPS12V. This means, for instance, three 12V lines. Is the Cooler Master Real Power RS-550-ACLY quiet enough for SPCR?
Read MoreThe Samsung P80 has been our top recommendation for a quiet 3.5″ drive for quite some time, but it’s showing its age. The new P120 series offers higher areal density and capacity, both of which translate to higher performance. Does the P120 retain the acoustic qualities that endeared the last generation of Samsung drives to
Read MoreCoolmax offers up a line of power supplies with detachable cables that they say is also very quiet. We run them through the SPCR PSU test routines to check acoustics, thermal behavior, power delivery and stability. Those seeking high current on a single 12V line will be pleased.
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Hitachi’s Deskstar 7K400 is one of the most capacious 3.5″ IDE drive, second, only to the line flag ship 7K500. It’s a high performance 7200 RPM drive in the Deskstar tradition, with many interesting features, including FDB. We put it through its paces on the SPCR acoustic test bench.
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Or Everything you ever wanted to know about the P180… including some things you never even dreamed about. It’s the most gi-nor-mongous SPCR review ever. We challenge you to get through it without skipping any of the pages that display some ~14,000 words. Is it worth your time to read? You tell us. NOTE: Postcript
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