Enermax Noisetaker EG425P-VE

Enermax Noisetaker EG425P-VE

Author: Bill Watt
Supplied By: Enermax-Maxpoint USA
Price: MSRP 85.00
Review Date: December 26, 2003

By now we all know the cornerstone to any solid and stabile system is a high quality power supply. Enermax is a name we have grown to trust in the high quality power supply market. How Can they keep improving on what's such a great product already? We will take that straight from them.

"The new NoiseTaker Series is build with nothing in mind
other than performance. Meet and exceed Intel ATX12V Ver. 1.3
power supply design guide. The very first of its kind to sport a dual
+12V rails that separate unwanted noise interference from your
CPU. Unique fan delay circuit allow you fans to continue running
for up to 2 minutes to cool off your hot case after system shut
down."

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So here we have a power supply unit designed for the hardcore gamer and overclocker in mind. Built for high load, high performance situations. It also has a lot of innovative features. Sounds like its going to be a hard-hitter, but we will put it through its paces later - first lets check out the manufactures specifications.

Features:

Smart fan: After PC shuts down, cooling fans keep running for at least 2 minutes to effectively cool down parts and hardware's inside PSU and PC cases. Thus, ensure longer product life time of power supply and hardware's inside PC case.
Separate 12V rails: Independent 12V rails supply to MB/CPU and drives in order to provide stable and clean current to noise-sensitive devices, such as: CPU, add-on cards.Meet UL 240VA safety requirements.
ATX 12V V1.3 compatible: Support latest P4 and Athlon 64 platforms. For P4 platforms use 865 (Springdale) & 875 (Canterwood) chipset's and even new P4 Prescott and AMD Athlon 64 or later CPU.
S-ATA connectors: Connect your system to the faster S-ATA interface for better performance.
Manual and automatic fan speed control : 8cm & 9cm fans automatically controlled by thermostat plus rheostat control over 8cm fan. Enable users to keep the balance between cooling effect and acoustic noise.
Extra Power connector: Extra 4-pin power connector provides high-end graphic card with stable current.
Reliability: OCP, UVP, OVP, OLP, OTP, and SCP circuits ensure system well-guarded from any dangers. Maximize safety for your hardware and valuable data.
Copper-shielding: Effectively reduces electro-magnetic interference that might affect MB and CPU from normal operation. (Valid for models with 370W and higher total power)
Dual Fan: The best cooling method for PC system, and is strongly suggested by AMD.
Silence: Acoustic noise is successfully reduced with two fans giving more airflow in less rpm and smooth mechanical design of fan guards.
FM & FC functions: RPM signal of 8cm exhaust fan is provided; EG xxx AX-VE SFCA/FCA models allow MB to on/off control 8cm exhaust fan.

Specs:

DC Output (Maximum)
+3.3v	+5v	+12v1	+12v2	-12v	+5Vsb	Total Power
32A	36A	15A	14A	.8A	2.5A	420 Watts
260 Watts		29 A (Combined)				420 Watts

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