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Tim S · 27th Nov 2008, 09:27

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...ate-900w-psu/1

Rated Silver in the 80Plus program, this super efficient, premium wattage power supply is Cooler Masters leading model. Ruggedised and full of connectors, is it everything the "ultimate" claims to be?

_DTM2000_ · 27th Nov 2008, 09:51

Great review and an awesome looking PSU.
I'd love to see some reviews of PC Power & Cooling's latest offerings though, so we can see how they compare.

p3n · 27th Nov 2008, 09:54

Silly move on the plug imo (if they are really bothered used some form of clip?) if I saw an identically spec'd/priced PSU I'd get the one I have plenty of spare power cables for...

quack · 27th Nov 2008, 10:09

I've seen power cables like that on UPSes, strange to see one on a PSU.

Bindibadgi · 27th Nov 2008, 10:10

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Originally Posted by _DTM2000_

Great review and an awesome looking PSU.
I'd love to see some reviews of PC Power & Cooling's latest offerings though, so we can see how they compare.

Suggest me a model and I'll look into it.

Toka · 27th Nov 2008, 10:38

Yay - a bit-tech review that mentioned Folding

*swoons*

The Infamous Mr D · 27th Nov 2008, 11:03

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

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Originally Posted by _DTM2000_

Great review and an awesome looking PSU.
I'd love to see some reviews of PC Power & Cooling's latest offerings though, so we can see how they compare.

Suggest me a model and I'll look into it.

I picked up the Silencer 750 Quad about six weeks back for £79.99 from eBuyer - it could be used to club people to death as it weighs a fricking tonne and it's not modular at all which means cable management is a must. But it is rather gorgeous in its rather hardy black finish, whisper quiet in operation and doesn't even run warm to the touch - very pleased indeed!

Unfortunately, eBuyer delisted it not long after I ordered mine, and I've not seen it about anywhere since.

The boy 4rm oz · 27th Nov 2008, 11:23

It may perform well but damn it's ugly.

_DTM2000_ · 27th Nov 2008, 11:47

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

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Originally Posted by _DTM2000_

Great review and an awesome looking PSU.
I'd love to see some reviews of PC Power & Cooling's latest offerings though, so we can see how they compare.

Suggest me a model and I'll look into it.

From the Silencer range either the 610 EPS or the 750 Quad. From the Turbo-Cool range the 860 ESA or the 1200 ESA. Although I'd settle for the non-ESA models. I review of one from each range would be awesome.

Bindibadgi · 27th Nov 2008, 14:55

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Originally Posted by The Infamous Mr D

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

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Originally Posted by _DTM2000_

Great review and an awesome looking PSU.
I'd love to see some reviews of PC Power & Cooling's latest offerings though, so we can see how they compare.

Suggest me a model and I'll look into it.

I picked up the Silencer 750 Quad about six weeks back for £79.99 from eBuyer - it could be used to club people to death as it weighs a fricking tonne and it's not modular at all which means cable management is a must. But it is rather gorgeous in its rather hardy black finish, whisper quiet in operation and doesn't even run warm to the touch - very pleased indeed!

Unfortunately, eBuyer delisted it not long after I ordered mine, and I've not seen it about anywhere since.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...ng_750w_psus/1

Quite an old design now. 610W is related to this.

We asked for an 860W long ago but never got it and I'm not interested in the 1,200W tbh. I'll press OCZ again.

Jipa · 27th Nov 2008, 16:28

The results are outstanding, but at that price that's I'd also like to get a personal slave to clean up the house and a fridge full of beer..

IanW · 27th Nov 2008, 18:42

The standard "kettle" plug we normally see is rated at a max 10 Amps. The squarer one used here is rated at a max 16 Amps.
(I use them at work).

Bindibadgi · 27th Nov 2008, 18:50

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Originally Posted by IanW

The standard "kettle" plug we normally see is rated at a max 10 Amps. The squarer one used here is rated at a max 16 Amps.
(I use them at work).

Cheers!

I'll throw that in page 1

shaffaaf27 · 28th Nov 2008, 11:03

when will you review all the other be quiet PSUs?

there are no english reviews for anything other than the 650w.

Bindibadgi · 28th Nov 2008, 11:21

I don't know yet to be honest, we have to arrange other testing facilities. What one would you like reviewed?

shaffaaf27 · 28th Nov 2008, 13:29

well the 1k and 850w

StephenK · 28th Nov 2008, 19:23

Perhaps this is the wrong place to ask but reading this review I can't help but wonder why so many PSUs aren't modular? Is there some advantage (other than a cost saving) to having a wired PSU instead of a modular?

identikit · 28th Nov 2008, 20:52

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Originally Posted by IanW

The standard "kettle" plug we normally see is rated at a max 10 Amps. The squarer one used here is rated at a max 16 Amps.
(I use them at work).

Yeah I've got some of those on my servers, a bit of PITA when you need 2 per server.

Bindibadgi · 28th Nov 2008, 23:30

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Originally Posted by StephenK

Perhaps this is the wrong place to ask but reading this review I can't help but wonder why so many PSUs aren't modular? Is there some advantage (other than a cost saving) to having a wired PSU instead of a modular?

Every connection made potentially drops the voltage

It opens up further risk of user error in plugging things in

It costs more and is harder to design (more space inside the PSU - potentially affecting airflow and heat)

Users lose plugs, want more, or don't return products to shops with a full complement of cables - stock has to be kept for such a thing.

Bindibadgi · 29th Nov 2008, 15:44

kk I'll add em to the list. I've got some more already tested to write up first, then those will be in the next batch.

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27th Nov 2008, 09:51	#2
_DTM2000_ Senior Super Douche Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 229	Great review and an awesome looking PSU. I'd love to see some reviews of PC Power & Cooling's latest offerings though, so we can see how they compare.

27th Nov 2008, 09:54	#3
p3n Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 731	Silly move on the plug imo (if they are really bothered used some form of clip?) if I saw an identically spec'd/priced PSU I'd get the one I have plenty of spare power cables for...

28th Nov 2008, 11:03	#14
shaffaaf27 The budget builder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, England Posts: 64	when will you review all the other be quiet PSUs? there are no english reviews for anything other than the 650w.

28th Nov 2008, 11:21	#15
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shaffaaf27 The budget builder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London, England Posts: 64	well the 1k and 850w

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Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,226	kk I'll add em to the list. I've got some more already tested to write up first, then those will be in the next batch. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!