Data Collection And Live Upload
All data is collected by data server PC
Takes over the management of electronic loads, live cameras and audio recording : Powerful computer systems
This computer transmits the video data and measurement data live via FTP upload to the THG website.Prices And General Overview Of Tested Products
Since the first power supply test three years ago - Inadequate and Deceptive Product Labeling : Comparison of 21 Power Supplies - many things have changed. The power supplies have become more colorful and more complicated, equipped with many functions such as displays and standby outputs. Power supplies are still high-profit items, because they are relatively inexpensive to manufacture and sell for high prices. Previous tests have shown that the efficiency under partial load for power supplies fluctuates between 55 and 75 percent - depending on the model and on the power class.
The power range here extends from 300 watts up to an amazing 850 watts, and the corresponding price range is from about $95 to $500. Both voltage transformers that are actively cooled (using fans) and passively cooled (without fans) will be used.
Originally we planned to bring two more power supplies on board as re-test, but to date, manufacturers Cooler Master and Hiper have not sent their replacement samples. We offered them to test them offline - just in case the devices in question arrive.
| Manufacturer & Model | Test Passed | Power Rating | Price | Noise Level | Warranty | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcBel ATX-550CA-AB8FM | no | 550 watts | $140 | 61.1 dB(A) | 10 years | 76.8% |
| Antec Phantom | yes | 500 watts | $190 | 54.0 dB(A) | 3 years | 83.4% |
| Antec True Power 2.0 550 watts | yes | 550 watts | $120 | 60.0 dB(A) | 3 years | 73.8% |
| Aopen Prima Power 700 | yes | 700 watts | $200 | 62.0 dB(A) | 3 years | 84.0% |
| Be Quiet BQT B5-520W S1.3 | no | 520 watts | $130 | - | 3 years | - |
| Cooler Master Real Power | no | 550 watts | $130 | - | 2 years | - |
| Enermax Coolergiant EG485AX-VHB (W) | yes | 480 watts | $120 | 61.8 dB(A) | 3 years | 77.2% |
| Enermax Noisetaker EG701AX-VE(W) | yes | 600 watts | $150 | 58.6 dB(A) | 3 years | 80.2% |
| Epower Silent Engine Xscale 470 | yes | 470 watts | $100 | 65.0 dB(A) | 2 years | 75.5% |
| Fortron FSP300-60GNF | yes | 300 watts | $95 | 0.0 dB(A) | 3 years | 83.5% |
| HEC AcePower ACE580UB | no | 580 watts | $140 | - | 2 years | - |
| Hiper Type R580 | no | 580 watts | $130 | - | 2 years | - |
| Jeantech Arctic JN120F-600AP12V2 | yes | 600 watts | $190 | 60.0 dB(A) | 2 years | 80.0% |
| OCZ Powerstream 600 | no | 600 watts | $200 | - | 3 years | - |
| PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 510 | yes | 510 watts | $200 | 72.0 dB(A) | 5 years | 78.0% |
| PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 850 SSI | yes | 850 watts | $500 | 68.3 dB(A) | 5 years | 80.4% |
| Seasonic S12 | yes | 600 watts | $140 | 59.0 dB(A) | 3 years | 83.4% |
| Silverstone ST65ZF | yes | 650 watts | $150 | 68.0 dB(A) | 3 years | 75.4% |
| Spire SP-500W | yes | 500 watts | $115 | 64.1 dB(A) | 2 years | 81.0% |
