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Unless you subscribe to the theory of a second ice age, you’ll know that humans are slowly warming our planet up due to CO2 output. While computers – probably – play a small part in this global change, there is still an impact. Step in 8...
With the Akasa coming in at £10 more expensive than the Antec, you can see where the money was spent. A little better paint job, a larger fan and sleeved cables. The Antec feels and looks like a cut down model. That said, who stares at the power suppl...
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Case and power supply combos always look like a bargain, but bargain-basement parts have always seemed to chase experienced builders away. Today...
While many enthusiasts have never even considered using a power supply that came with a case, we’ve previously found excellent value in carefully-selected budget combos. Our continued effort to expand our low-cost options had yielded some surprising re...
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EarthWatts is a series of power supplies from Antec with a Spartan look and relatively low cost, but able to deliver 80% efficiency and nominal power labeled at 50º C, also featuring active PFC and two video card connectors for your SLI or CrossFi...
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I found that Antec\'s EarthWatts 500w power supply was a hidden gem. It has the appearance of a standard basic power supply, but its performance was very good. The EarthWatts doesn\'t have standout looks or special features, but it does was it was designed to do...
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Todays PCs are filled with mind-bendingly complex bits of engineering. Processors with multiple cores pack millions of transistors onto excruciatingly sterile shreds of silicon smaller than the average postage stamp. As if that werent impressive enou...
on each power supply weve tested, we should take a moment to note some general trends. With few exceptions, all the PSUs in this round-up are pretty good. In fact, only Cooler Masters 650W Real Power Pro failed to deliver tight voltage tolerances, a...
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OCModShop Updated: 2011-09-25 12:29:21
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As weve said before, the power supply is the most overlooked component when buying or building your own computer. Whether your computer is a simple email machine or calculates real-world weather patterns, all of your hardware depends on what is provid...
Antecs Earthwatts 500 (SKU EA-500) doesnt have alot of frills that many hardware enthusiasts look for these days, but it is a solid power supply that is rather efficient and produces little heat. Available for around $50 online, it is a real bargain...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated: 2011-09-25 12:29:21
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The power supply unit is the single most important part of any computer. Regardless of the system there is but one golden rule: whether it be a simple workstation with integrated components or an advanced gaming system with every cutting-edge product...
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virtual-hideout.net Updated: 2011-09-25 12:29:21
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Antec is offering a new line of power supplies that are earth friendly. So what does a earth friendly power supply do that any of the newer power supplies dont do? Well, some of the newer power supplies are only efficient at a higher load. Exam...
I mentioned retro a few times in the review and I really mean that. With the installed, it reminds me of the older 250W power supplies with no paint or character. Anyway, during the testing phase I was able to use more than 50% of the power suppl...
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The power supply unit is the single most important part of any computer. Regardless of the system there is but one golden rule: whether it be a simple workstation with integrated components or an advanced gaming system with every cutting-edge product...
80 PLUS® Certified efficiency, Excellent performance, Active PFC, Fully sleeved main power connector, Very high efficiency rating: PFC = 0.99, Extremely quiet operation, Excellent power regulation, Industrial grade components...
Plain design and dull finish detract from the allure of efficiency, Peripheral cables should also be sleeved to match, 120mm cooling fan should be the standard...
Presently, the 500W Antec EarthWatts SKU# EA-500 is being sold at a few major online retailers for under $80 at the time of this writing (in the United States). This price falls directly in-line with competitor offerings which do not feature the same...
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cluboc.net Updated: 2011-09-25 12:29:21
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How many times have we powered our computers on and thought about the power consumption? I have to admit that while I recycle and try to do my part for the environment that I sometimes forget about energy conservation. It may be because the job...
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Overclockersonline.net Updated: 2011-09-25 12:29:21
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Skip Around: Whether you are a hobbyist, a system builder or just getting your feet wet for the first time, Antec is a name you have probably heard of and with good reason too. Antec is a company who is known for their unique design, excellent build quali...
Excellent performance, Quiet, Active PFC...
Could use a paint job...
Chalk another one up for Antec! The EarthWatts 500W is an excellent power supply unit which combines efficiency, performance, and is almost inaudible despite the single 80mm fan. This power supply was able hold its ground even under absolutely treacher...
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