Antec TruePower 480 watt ATX

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Power supplies in the Antec TruePower line have become quite popular with PC enthusiasts over the past year.  Antec has a solid reputation for producing high quality enclosures, PSUs and computer accessories.  In addition to many other types of computer power supplies, the TruePower units are specifically designed for performance and quiet with sizes ranging from 330 watts to 550 watts.

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Antec TruePower 480 watt PSU – key features

  • Dedicated output circuitry for +3.3V, +5V and +12V
  • Voltage feedback circuitry for improved stability
  • Two double ball bearing cooling fans
  • Antec Low Noise Technology – minimizes fan speed
  • Temperature speed control for external case fans
  • Fan speed monitoring
  • Sleeved ATX power cable
  • Gold plated connectors
  • Rear panel On-Off switch
  • 3 year AQ3 warranty

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As you can see in the following pictures the Antec PSU’s internal spaces are pretty well filled with large heatsinks and numerous components.

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One of the unique features of the Antec TruePower units is they have dedicated output circuitry for +3.3V, +5V and +12V.  Most traditional power supplies combine the +3.3V and 5V outputs on a common regulator circuit.  Combining the circuits can limit the maximum output of either of the rails and can sometimes cause voltage regulation problems when there is a heavy load on one output and a light load on the other.  Having dedicated outputs results in more current being available to each output with better regulation.

TruePower models incorporate internal temperature monitoring, which allows the power supply to adjust the two PSU fans as well as up to three case fans for an optimum balance between low noise and maximum cooling.

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