Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

Pros: Worked well when when it worked.

Cons: My computer shut down and I could smell burning rubber. MANY other people have reported this unit to catch fire. Consider this unit a serious safety hazard.

Other Thoughts: I originally put in for an RMA but can't in good conscience use it again after all of the reviews reporting fires when this unit goes. I won't even sell the new one as it could kill someone. This product needs to be recalled, if it isn't, I won't buy Antec ever again.

Pros: good number of connections, was good when it worked, when it failed it didn't take any other components out

Cons: failed after 8 months suddenly

Other Thoughts: I've put in for an RMA. I smelled burning rubber when the unit failed and it was very hot. I wonder if this was impacted at all by the "green" technology inhibiting amperage and therefore compensating with increased voltage causing the unit to overheat.

Pros: Lots of connection options
Sturdy well built- very heavy = good parts.
650 Watts is good for most standard builds.

Cons: Died after 1 1/2 years of 2-3 days a week use.

Other Thoughts: Out of the box back in November 2011 I really liked this PS. I have always purchased Antec. I had a Neo 620 years ago that burnt out, so I then replaced with a cheaper Green power and that one is still going in my kids computer (my 1st build) after 4 years. When I purchased this one in November 2011 this was for my Quad Core, and a Radeon 6570, so it was plenty powerful for the build.

I'm a little disappointed that my second higher end ($$) Antec has failed me! I just purchased a OCZ 750 and are going to try that route instead!
This has a 3 year warranty and I'm now going to deal with that headache and will see what that brings me my supply back.

Manufacturer Response:

Hi DD,

Sorry about this but we'll get you a replacement as fast as we can. Please visit our support page and file a trouble ticket: www.antec.com/support/. Once we receive that, we'll have a customer rep contact you for RMA details. Thank you.

Justin
Antec Support Team

Pros: -Quiet
-Seems to be very efficient.
-Good price / I should have purchased mine through Newegg.
-Plenty of connections
-Works great for my needs

Cons: Not modular - Not worth docking an egg, with proper cable management it isn't a problem in my case.

Other Thoughts: Replaced a broken PSU, and has gone above and beyond what I needed.

Pros: I bought this PSU because i needed one for my new built computer and was attracted by its nice color and the 80+ certification. It's been swapped around from 3 computers, and hasn't had any problems. I actually bought a second, lower wattage one (also Antec) for my home server since i was impressed at how well it stayed cool and silent. It's been over a year and have had no problems whatsoever with it. Great power supply!

Cons: None, it works great!

Pros: None at this point - The Pros tend to be forgotten when you are in the middle of a project and your power supply dies and takes your work with it...

Cons: Died after 1 1/2 months - Now I get to do the RMA dance with Antec, and in the meantime I am without a PC...Yay!

Other Thoughts: You are seeing a trend now in the Newegg reviews... I hope Antec corrects whatever issues they are having with this power supply, because the word is out.

Gamblers: You can roll the dice on this one.

Pros: Quiet. Good wire harness

Cons: 2 years is way to short of a power supply to last. 5-7 years is expected. I had a consistent burned electronics smell from purchase. Not sure it was this power supply. It was not close at all to full amperage load either.

Manufacturer Response:

Hi Steve4505,

That's short for sure - sorry about this but we'll get you a replacement. Please visit our support page and file a trouble ticket: www.antec.com/support/. Once we receive that, we'll have a customer rep contact you for RMA details. Thank you.

Chris
Antec Customer Support

Pros: Shipped fast.

Cons: Dead on arrival, plugged in did not spin up.

Pros: No Problems

Cons: No Problems

Pros: Quiet and efficient. This PSU came with all the cables necessary to run my computer. Antec made another great product!!!

Cons: None