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An important tip from one of our users: don't just check total power output, find out what you need in the way of current on each power rail. If you need 20 A on your +12V rails and the supply only has 15A, it doesn't matter how many watts the supply puts out: don't buy it. Make certain that you have ENOUGH rails, too: sometimes, you need more than just two +12V rails for your setup.
Replacing an existing power supply is easier: just get a replacement that meets or exceeds the specifications of the old one. (You can usually find those printed on the side of the supply.)
That said, here's a power supply that is compatible with most ATX format motherboards, puts out 500 watts of power (see specifications for exact distribution). Could this be your next power supply?
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Great PSU
- Pros: 34A max on the 12v rails, and 80 PLUS certified. Easily powers my e6600 system with an 8800GTS. Built by Se@sonic, a quality manufacturer.
- Cons: Lackluster looks, but that's not what you buy a PSU for anyway.
- Other Thoughts: After my experience with this unit, I highly recommend these 80 PLUS certified PSUs. I noticed the wattage reading on my killawatt go down by an average of 15% after upgrading from a standard efficiency PSU. Reduced energy usage, reduced heat... can't beat that.
Using with an UPS backup?
- Pros: Power output and cabling as advertised.
- Cons: Consider using something other than the Antec Earthwatts series if you want your UPS to keep it running. I have this 500w PSU that came with an Antec case. Testing soon showed that the UPS shuts down abruptly whenever the UPS switches over. UPS is well sized for the job. Responses from my queries to Antec tell me that the Earthwatts series requires an UPS with pure sinewave -- the more expensive type that are used in server applications. This requirement is not stated anywhere in Antec tech docs. APC (UPS mfr) research has reported that any PSU with active power correction factor (PFC) is likely to shutdown during UPS switchover as small as 8ms. The shutdown is by design and stems from a current inrush during even the smallest switchover time. If you need your box to keep going under UPS power, please consider looking for a passive PFC PSU. I, for one, will avoid PSUs that shut down by design during UPS switchover.
- Other Thoughts: Newegg is at no fault in this process, but came through with overnight delivery of a substitute Thermaltake PSU to keep me running while Antec continues to review, evaluate and consider my RMA request over the past week or so.
| Model | EA500 |
| Type | ATX12V |
| Maximum Power | 451 - 500W |
| Fans | 1 |
| PFC | Active |
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Solid Antec
- Pros: - Stable rails
- Reasonable price
- Fairly Quiet
- Cons: - None really
- Other Thoughts: I have had more than a few Antec PSU's most of which are still used. They have always been a reliable choice. I use this in my Homebrew WHS server which can hold up to 8 hot-swap drives... 3 of which are populated. It uses about 10 watts less then the older Antec PSU it replaced.
Still Running
- Pros: After more than a year of continuous use, this puppy is still powering on just fine. No whine. No noisy fan. No cutouts. No ripple. No problem...
- Cons: Not really cons with careful planning.... Some cables might be a bit short (like the ATX 12-volt and 24-pin) in a bottom-mount case. Other cables will stifle the airflow in your case with a mATX situation. I'd look into a modular if you can afford it, but if not, go for this one. Just be aware.
- Other Thoughts: Many... Oh! About the power supply still? Sure... This is a SeaSonic hiding under an Antec hood. I'm not sure if Delta is still making these or not now, and how that affects what you'll get, but I love a PSU that requires no attention.
PSU - Dead in 11 Months
- Pros: Right price. Easy to install. Cables easy to manage in my Antec tower. Quiet (not silent)
- Cons: Started getting intermittent lock-ups and non-returns from Sleep mode - thought perhaps it was an OS issue. Then, no warning, PSU died. Going to try my luck with a Coolermaster Silent Pro 600
- Other Thoughts: Previous Antec PSU - bundled with the tower I purchased - ran continually 24/7 for four years. I expected similar results with this PSU; however, it did not deliver. No changes in equipment, usage or environment.
| Model |
| Brand |
Antec |
| Model |
EA500 |
| Series |
earthwatts |
| Spec |
| Type |
ATX12V v2.2 |
| Maximum Power |
500W Continuous Power |
| Fans |
80mm low noise cooling fan |
| PFC |
Active |
| Main Connector |
20+4Pin |
| +12V Rails |
2 |
| PCI-Express Connector |
2 x 6-Pin |
| SATA Power Connector |
4 |
| Modular |
No |
| Efficiency |
> 80% |
| Energy-Efficient |
80 PLUS Certified |
| Input Voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| Input Frequency Range |
50/60 Hz |
| Input Current |
9A |
| Output |
+3.3V@25A,+5V@24A,+12V1@22A,+12V2@22A,-12V@0.8A,+5VSB@2.5A |
| Approvals |
UL, CUL, FCC, TÜV, CE, CB, C-tick, CCC, BSMI |
| Dimensions |
3.39" x 5.91" x 5.51" |
| Weight |
3.48 lbs. |
| Features |
| Connectors |
1 x Main connector (20+4Pin)
1 x 4 Pin ATX 12V
1 x 8 Pin EPS 12V
6 x Peripheral
4 x SATA
1 x Floppy
2 x PCI-E |
| Features |
Compatible with Core i7 / Core i5
UVP (Under Current Protection)
SCP (Short Circuit Protection)
OPP (Over Power Protection) |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
3 years limited |
| Labor |
3 years limited |
Introduction
An important tip from one of our users: don't just check total power output, find out what you need in the way of current on each power rail. If you need 20 A on your +12V rails and the supply only has 15A, it doesn't matter how many watts the supply puts out: don't buy it. Make certain that you have ENOUGH rails, too: sometimes, you need more than just two +12V rails for your setup.
Replacing an existing power supply is easier: just get a replacement that meets or exceeds the specifications of the old one. (You can usually find those printed on the side of the supply.)
That said, here's a power supply that is compatible with most ATX format motherboards, puts out 500 watts of power (see specifications for exact distribution). Could this be your next power supply?
Highlights
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ATX12V v2.0 Compatible
Compatible with the ATX12V v2.0 standard, the Antec earthwatts EA500 provides maximum power stability to drive the latest Intel and AMD processors as well as other system components.
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500W Maximum Power
The Antec Earthwatts EA500 power supply provides a maximum power of 500W to deliver safe, reliable output for high-end computer systems.
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Efficient Cooling
The Antec Earthwatts EA500 is equipped with a low-noise 80mm fan to provide highly efficient cooling for the power supply and the whole system while remaining quiet operation.
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80 Plus Certified
The 80 PLUS certified power supply provides high power efficiency of at least 80% at any load between 20% and 100%, saving your money on your electrical bill, reducing heat in your computer's system and prolonging its life.
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Quick Specs
| Type | ATX12V |
| Maximum Power | 451 - 500W |
| Input Voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Main Connector | 20+4Pin |
| +12V Rails | 2 |
| Fans | 1 |
| PFC | Active |
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Reviewed By: G2 on 5/1/2007
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
