Aris Mpitziopoulos

SilverStone released the AD120-T adapter, which has 120W capacity and is suitable for both laptops and SFF PCs. It promises up to 90% efficiency, and it also meets the requirements of the ErP Lot 7 Tier 2 and Energy Star EPS 2.0 directives.

BitFenix joins forces again with Channel Well Technology, this time for a more affordable PSU line called Formula gold. There are four Formula Gold members with capacities from 450W to 750W. All have Gold and ETA-B efficiency and fixed cables.

The EnerG Bar is a compact dimension power brick which thanks to the ten interchangeable tips that are included in its bundle, is compatible with the majority of ultrabooks and notebooks. Its price is set at 40 bucks, so it won't break the bank.

A new budget oriented PSU line was recently announced by Enermax. The RevoBron models come in three versions with capacities ranging from 500W to 700W. All are 80 PLUS Bronze certified

SilverStone enriches it Essential series, which consists of highly affordable members, with three new PSUs featuring 80 PLUS Gold efficiency, native/fixed cables and super compact dimensions.

Cooler Master introduced a budget oriented power supply series, featuring 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency and DC-DC converters for the generation of the minor rails. These units come in many versions with capacities ranging from 450W to 650W.

The "Untouchables" EPOWER V card is destined only for a handful of users who have the required knowledge to install it and tune it accordingly. This VRM board is for extreme overclocking scenarios, with LN2 cooling and sky-high voltage levels.

Enermax announced the flagship Platimax D.F. model which currently is the smallest, in dimensions, PSU with 1.2 kW capacity. With only 16cm depth and 1200W max power this is an impressive unit which will set new standards in PSU downsizing.

SilverStone released two new SFX units, the SX500-G and the SX650-G. Both PSUs use a platform provided by High Power and are 80 PLUS Gold certified. They also feature a fully modular cable design and a 92mm diameter fan, for decreased noise output.

FSP unveiled its new Hydro PTM line, which consists of three members with 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency and a fully modular cable design. All three offer midrange capacity and are supported by a hefty 10-year warranty.

The majority share of Corsair now belongs to EagleTree capital, however Corsair's CTO Mr Andy Paul retains his role as CEO in the company.

Thermaltake decided to introduce RGB lighting to highly affordable PSUs as well, featuring the entry level 80 PLUS certification. It looks weird to spend money on RGB in such low-end PSUs, but apparently this makes sense to marketing departments.

Cybenetics, the company behind the ETA and LAMBDA efficiency and noise certifications, enters the mining field with a certification that reveals the most suitable power supplies for demanding mining rings.

SilverStone expanded its Strider Titanium series with three high capacity and highly efficient PSUs. All of the new models are fully modular and quite compact, given their power specifications.