Introduction
We reviewed a similar power supply in the past from Coolermaster with pretty much the same features and specifications, you can find the previous review right here. The biggest difference with this newer power supply is that this new PSU from Coolermaster is SLI ready. I thought it would be a good idea to compare this new power supply to the older version and also show how it performs vs the powerful OCZ Powerstream power supply. My past experiences with Coolermaster products has been really good and it will be very interesting to see if this will perform as well.
About Coolermaster:
Quoted from Coolermaster.com
“Cooler Master Retail Product Business Unit was founded with the mission to create enjoyment to customers while they build their dream machines.We Innovate:Innovation lies in the heart of our business model to develop better performance and quality products.We Care: We believe that technology is to enrich, not to complicate our lives.Therefore, we integrate human interactive function, which allows customers to better understand and control their systems easily.We Design: Nowadays, product features and specifications are not the only considering factors when customers make the purchasing decisions.
We develop the products to touch your heart, to catch your eyes, to characterize your personality, and mostly, to be part of your life.We Play: Cooler Master products facilitate the perfect creative environment for customers to unleash their imagination by originating their own styles while enjoying the process of being the innovator. Since its founding in 2001, RP BU has striven to provide innovative computer components.”
Specifications:
Type Intel� ATX12V V2.01 Form Factor / SSI EPS12V V2.1 Form Factor
PFC Active PFC (PF>0.99)
Input Voltage 90V~264V (Auto Range)
Input Current 10A at 115Vac / 5A at 230Vac
Input Frequency Range 47 ~ 63 Hz
Power Good Signal 100 ~ 500 ms
Hold Up Time > 17 ms
Efficiency > 75% Typically
Output Capacity 550W Continually
Output Peak Capacity 650W
Dimensions Standard ATX 150 x 140 x 86 (mm)
Operation Temperature 0~40?
MTBF >400,000 hrs
120mm Exhaust Fan Dual Ball Blue LED
EMC CE / BSMI / FCC / CCC
Safety UL / cUL / TUV / NEMKO / BSMI
Features:
1. Compliance with the newest Intel� standard ATX 12V V 2.01
2. Compliance with the newest SSI standard EPS 12V V2.1
3. Compliance with nVIDIA SLI specification.
4. Super silent operation with intelligent fan speed control ( 400,000 hours)
11. OVP / OCP / OTP / OLP / Short / Full protection
12. Active power factor correction (PF > 0.99)
13. Real power capacity satisfy high-end system operation
The product:
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The package has a big picture of the power supply itself and they have also printed a bunch of features and specifications about the unit. I can already feel that there is a difference between generic and this power supply due to the weight difference, quality usually weighs a bit more.
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