First look at the S550
Today we are taking a look at a PSU from a new sponsor of ours. The well known Cougar have sent us their latest S550W PSU that we are going to be comparing both in performance noise vs some very high end PSU’s on the market.
About Cougar:
Check out their website for more info, http://www.cougar-world.com/about_cougar.html
Specifications:
More info, http://www.cougar-world.com/cougar_s.html#Specification
Features:
•SUPPORTS THE NEWEST SPECIFIATIONS OF ATX12V & EPS12V
Created for usage with current and next?generation multi?core CPU and GPU platforms.
•EXTREMELY HIGH EFFICIENCY
Up to 90% of efficiency, compliant with 80-PLUS SILVER efficiency requirement .
•HIGH PERFORMANCE AT 50°C
Non-stop high performance at 50°C/122°F ambient temperature.
•FAN DELAY OFF DESIGN
Keeping PSU fan running after shut down to dissipate the remaining system heat and prolonging system lifetime.
•HIGHEST DURABLE & RELIABLE JAPANESE 105°C AND SOLID CAPACITORS
The best solution for a High-End PSU by using Japanese 105°C capacitors and the solid capacitors for 12Vs.
•DC-DC TECHNOLOGY
DC-DC technology provides highest efficiency, most stable performance, and perfect regulation.
•ULTRA-QUIET & TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED 140mm FAN
Extremely Low Noise Level, equipped with a large and ultra-quiet 140mm fan, which adapts its rotating speed to the PSU temperature. Even on its highest rotating level the fan is still quiet enough to be barely noticeable.
•INDEPENDENT CIRCUITS
Each different output voltage has its own internal switching and is protected against overloading and under-loading through multiple safeguards. Therefore, the output voltages are considerably more stable and subject to far smaller voltage noises, bringing them much closer to their ideal values.
•DYNAMIC LOAD DISTRIBUTION 12V
Automatic dynamic load distribution on the 12V line. If you are not using all output lines, the PSU automatically reroutes needed power from unused lines. This improves the performance of the 12V lines considerably for systems with high-end graphics cards in SLI® or CrossFire® mode.
•FLEXIBLE CABLE MANAGEMENT
The cables for the disk drives and/or graphics cards always have on one end an 8-point plug, which fits directly into the PSU. Make sure to match the colors of the plug and the connector: red with red, black with black. On the other end of the cables you will find the plugs to the respective components. For more information on the correct installation of your components please read the respective manuals of the manufacturers.
The Product:
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This PSU is extremely well packed, inside the box everything is packed in foam. On the back of the box they have printed small images of all the connectors available and also some information about the unit. The front of the box has the Cougar logo and the main features of this PSU.
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