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RAIDMAX announced a new 600W power supply. The RX-600AF is 80 Plus Bronze certified to help minimize electrical usage and lower your energy costs. This PSU supports ATX 12V2.2 and offers protection from Short Circuit Protection (SCP), Over Voltage Protection (OVP), and Over Power Protection (OPP). To help maintain optimal operating temperatures...
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It certainly can be a pain to get all the right cables lined up when building a new system, including getting the right cable extensions if you’re working with a larger motherboard and case. NZXT announced a cable starter kit designed to give you all the basics in one package of premium-quality PSU cables. The kit includes: • CB...
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With the release of its EarthWatts Platinum line of PSUs, Antec is offering more efficient versions of its EarthWatts lineup. The new PSUs are 80 PLUS Platinum certified and come in 450W, 550W, and 650W models. Features include a 120mm ball-bearing fan (designed for minimal noise with Thermal Manager, Japanese...
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You often hear computers being compared to cars, especially when it comes to tinkering and overclocking, but whereas there's nothing sweeter sounding than the loud roar of a big block engine, PCs are most admired when they run silently. That's not always easy to accomplish, and to help you towards that goal, Cooler Master just launched its...
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Antec is replacing its High Current Gamer PSU line with the High Current Gamer M series, with the primary difference being that the latter has hybrid modularity. Available in 400W ($89.95), 520W ($99.95), and 620W ($119.95) models, the series of PSUs will be available in “early February” (which is technically now). Antec revealed...
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The Chinese New Year falls on Monday, January 23, 2012, and to get a head start, Spire today introduced its new BlackDragon line of power supplies. The new PSUs comply with the ATX Version 2.3 specification and boast an advanced circuit design with "Japanese grade A components," Spire says. Spire's a bit vague on the...
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The holidays are fast upon us and this final HotHardware Holiday Gift Guide will wrap up our series with what’s near and dear perhaps to many of you DYI’ers out there – components. Whether the geek in your life is itching to rebuild that gaming rig or just starving for the right upgrade to relieve a system bottleneck,...
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This Holiday Gift Guide is sponsored by Epson—makers of the World’s Fastest 2-sided inkjet printer, the Epson WorkForce Pro. Run your business at full speed with Epson. The holidays are fast upon us and this final HotHardware Holiday Gift Guide will wrap up our series with what’s near and dear perhaps to many of you DYI’ers...
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Looking to piece together a new PC? You'll need some power. NZXT has just issued their HALE82 PSU series, complete with 80+ Bronze Certification operating with high efficiency: at 20%, 50%, and 100% loads, efficiencies are 82%, 85%, and 82% respectively. It's equipped with a 120mm two-ball bearing fan, high quality 100% Japanese solid...
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OCZ unveiled the Silencer Mk III Power Supply Series from PC Power & Cooling. This series is the first modular PC Power PSU. This series combines a highly efficient core with Japanese 105°C capacitors, a 120mm variable RPM fan, and the flexibility of modular cabling. Combining a powerful single +12V rail...
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By the end of the month, those searching for a budget-friendly PSU have six new options from Sharkoon. The company announced new models in the WPM series and QP series. The modular WPM models (with an efficiency of over 80%) are available in 400, 500, and 600W models and include fabric- or mesh-covered cables including 20+4-pin mainboard,...
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Corsair announced the Enthusiast Series Modular line of power supplies. As the name suggests, the Enthusiast Series Modular PSUs feature a modular cabling system with an attached, fully-sleeved ATX 12V cable and a set of flat detachable cables. The Enthusiast Series Modular PSUs deliver at least 85% efficiency at 50% load. These PSUs are rated...
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Looking for a new power supply? If so, chances are Corsair has a high end PSU with the exactly the right amount of wattage for your system. Just in case there was any doubt, Corsair today announced a couple of additions to its Professional Series and Professional Series Gold power supply lines. First up is the...
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PSUs may not be as exciting as a new GPU or a new CPU , but you know where your tower would be without a solid, reliable power supply? In the trash. Corsair's well known for their memory products, but their power supplies are well-built, too. The company has just launched the new CX C2 range, which offer longer...
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OCZ Technology may not be famous for their power supplies, but that hasn't kept the company from keeping things flowing in that department. The ZX Series of gold-rated power supplies has just been released, with a fully modular design, an ultra-quiet fan design and a variety of power options. Customers can pick one up in 850W, 1000W and 1250W...
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Power supplies are a dime a dozen these days, and it's a little intimidating to go shopping for one if you aren't well-versed in who offers what. OCZ Technology is a trusted name in this sector, and a spin-off of that company is introducing a new PSU today. PC Power & Cooling, OCZ’s PSU (power supply unit) subsidiary, has just launched...
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Antec launched the High Current Gamer series of PSUs with five models. This series offers users the high current capability favored by high-power users, as well as over current protected +12V rails with High Current functionality. The High Current Gamer PSUs also include a 135 mm double-ball bearing fan. The series includes two top-end...
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Not everyone needs a Lexus to get from Point A to Point B, nor do you need a decked out power supply with all the bells and whistles (and matching price tag) to power a modest setup. That's the general mindset behind Corsair's new "Build Series" power supplies, which Corsair promises will provide "worry-free...
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Corsair introduced the new Corsair Gaming Series Power Supplies. The Gaming Series PSUs feature a single +12V rail and provide up to 65A of power. The PSUs have an ultra-quiet, dual ball-bearing fan that automatically adjusts its speed according to temperature. The entire family is 80 PLUS certified to deliver 80% efficiency or higher. The...
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Due to the development of more powerful CPUs and graphics processors, we demand more from our power supplies today than we have in years past. To meet those demands, Corsair announced the Professional Series Gold AX1200, AX850, and AX750 power supply units at Computex earlier this year. Now, these new power supplies are available. The Professional...
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NZXT announced the new HALE90 Power Supply line. Built for gamers and enthusiasts, this line promises power and efficiency and is available in 550W, 650W, 750W, 850W, and 1000W models. The line has received 80+ Gold certification for efficiency and offers whisper quiet operation with a 140mm two ball-bearing fan. In addition, the lineup features...
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OCZ announced the StealthXStream 2 Power Supply Series. This series has been redesigned to offer higher efficiencies and a quieter operation. The StealthXStream 2 is designed for use in high end systems and offers enough power for dual-GPU and CPU platforms. The PSUs convert up to 85% of AC to DC power at typical loads. The StealthXStream...
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