Advantages: Very cheap, 2 fans Disadvantages: None
some instances the PSU may simply just pack up working altogether due to being over stressed.
The Q-tec 550watt is a very powerful yet extremely cheap PSU which is also supplied with 2 fans as standard (1 fan draws warm air from your processor whilst the other fan expels that warm air out the back of your PC which helps to keep things cool inside your case) the 2 fans provide an output of 33 decibels.
The supplied cables are all of ample lengh and i had no problems whatsoever reaching them to my midi tower cased motherboard, the PSU is a gold colour and the 2 fans are coloured in rose gold and it looks quite beautiful for what it is.
As i said at the beginning of this review the PSU is perhaps the singlemost important component you will ever buy for your PC so just how good is the Q-tec 550watt?
Well, in 14 months of constant ...
Advantages: Stable Voltage for all components Disadvantages: Exspensive
OK ok ok the powersupply does have a limit, but to be fair...very few people shall ever take it to that stage.
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It will give stable voltages all the time, and this can be seen via the graphic cards software, and also in The BIOS of some computers.
The fan is controlled by a thermostat within the PSU, so obviously if the psu is cold the cooling fans will spin slow, and if the PSU starts to rise in temperature the fans pick up speed to improve the cooling within the unit.
All connectors are black, and the main power cable for the Motherboard is Braided with a black Netting (24Pin).
Though the Unit has a steep price so beware but if u are ...
Advantages: Modular power connectors, good design, solid build, designed in the UK. Disadvantages: Large
for the powersupply[1]. ATX 2.2 includes changes to the main power connector (20pin to 24pin), removed auxiliary power connector and includes a need for a 3.3v tolerance. Effectively ATX2.2 is a a new standard variant based on older designs looking to power newer technologies but also to provide increased power modulation and better tolerances to power deviation.
Intel BTX, another form factor standard that talks about heat sinks, finalised about a year ago. From the point of view of the consumer it makes it harder to have a very small case that complies to all specifications however it should also improve tolerance to heat substantially. From the point of view of the manufacturer it is difficult as it means doing some simple redesigns.
SLi (Scalable Link interface), this is the interesting specification that's going to take some time to ...
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Being a key player in a constantly changing market not only requires vision, dedication and ambition, but also an understanding of, and ability to meet, the demands of today's global customer. For many years now, Gigabyte Technology has risen to this challenge and surpassed all expectations. PRODUCT FEATURES: Software control PSU, for maximum performance; Active PFC, high efficiency power circuit design, + 80%; 4-rail 12V+ design, capable to supply higher power output; Over-voltage, over-current, under-voltage and short - circuit protection; 14cm cooling fan, low noise silent design with fan curve control; Best reliability Japan made capacitors; Environment friendly, RoHS &WEEE regulations; Smart Cable Management for best air flow; Adjustable alarm setting for system health.
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