Nexus Value 430 Power Supply Review

Conclusions

We were really surprised with the Nexus Value 430. Touted as an entry-level product, it presents remarkable performance, with efficiency between 80.8% and 85.9%, three percent voltage regulation, and extremely low noise and ripple levels (one of the lowest we’ve seen to date).

It is very interesting that Nexus opted for not getting the 80 Plus certification for this power supply, since it could easily get it.

The main highlight of this product, according to the manufacturer, is the ultra quiet fan used. We don’t have the means to correctly test noise levels, but we trust Mike Chin from silentpcreview.com, who said this is the power supply with the quietest fan he had reviewed. This makes the Value 430 the perfect choice for Home Theater PCs (HTPCs) and small form factor (SFF) computers, where the main goal is to build a quiet computer.

The only negatives of this power supply are the relatively low number of SATA power connectors (two on two cables) and the fact that it doesn’t have an over power protection (OPP) circuit. However, since this power supply is targeted to entry-level PCs and HTPCs, these should not be a problem.

Also noteworthy is the depth of the power supply, only 4.9” (125 mm). PC power supplies nowadays are usually 5.5” (140 mm) deep. This should help you get a little more room inside your small form factor (SFF) computer for routing cables, and possibly improving airflow.