In Figure 16, you can see the power supply label containing all the power specs.
Figure 16: Power supply label
This power supply has a single +12 V rail, so there is not much to talk about here.
How much power can this unit really deliver? Let’s find out.
Zalman has recently released a power supply series based on a resonant switching (RS) design. Let’s see if the 500 W model from this series is a good buy.
Let’s take a look at the highest-end CPU from AMD that is being released today, the FX-8350 (4 GHz), and compare it to its main competitor, the Core i5-3470 (3.2 GHz). We also included the Core i5-2500K (3.3 GHz), the FX-8150 (3.6 GHz), and the Phenom II X6 1100T (3.3 GHz) in the comparison.
Seasonic has just released a 520 W fanless power supply with the 80 Plus Platinum certification and a fully modular cabling system. Let’s check it out.
We tested the CNPS9900 MAX from Zalman, a rounded-shaped CPU cooler with three heatpipes and a 135 mm fan. Check it out!
Let’s take a look at the latest microATX case from SilverStone, the Precision PS08, which comes with an incredibly low price (USD 40).
Corsair HX850W is a power supply with modular cabling system and high-end components promising up to 90% efficiency, launched to compete with Antec Signature series and Seasonic M12D series.