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SLI and Crossfire upgrade, hassle-free! The BoosterX 5 is an easy add-on 5.25in. supplementary power supply module designed solely to boost power support for your latest demanding SLI and CrossFire platforms. It features 450W continuous power output with a peak surge of up to 500W if it is necessary, QUAD PCI-Express output - two standard 6-pin, and two PCI-E2 8-pin - to provide support for QUAD-card format, certified by SLI to ensure maximum performance and compatibility. Also, advanced Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) technology delivers maximum power conversion ratio, dual front intake fans provide direct internal cooling, and FSP (Fortron-Source) Quality Performance Assurance Program for a period of three years is included. Finally, it's a Lead-Free, RoHS certified, and Green Product (G.P) with an environmentally friendly status.
Pros: This thing is the perfect solution to anybody who needs additional power for upgrading their graphics card. Had I had a larger tower it would have worked nicely in a slot. It isn't all that bad externally though. This thing runs silent. There were a few times that I thought it wasn't even on until I put my hand over the cooling vent. Runs cold even while playing games on highest graphics settings for hours. Buying a larger power supply is nice to do, but this running separately is (in my opinion) a way better option if you have a slot to put it in. There are 3 reasons for this: 1. Very large wattage PSUs are more expensive than adding this. 2. This spreads the heat instead of concentrating it at the power supply. 3. This will extend the life of your existing power supply by reducing its load cycle.
Cons: If your PSU doesn't have an extra molex 4 pin cable you will need to buy an adapter. Would have been nice if it came with a female SATA to female molex adapter. If your PSU doesn't have any extra cables (molex or SATA) you will need to buy a splitter to add one. This syncs the booster and is the only way to turn it on.
Overall Review: Anyone who complains about the light not staying the same color is a goofball.