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The Enermax Modu 82+ II 525W supply with the latest ErP Lot 6 update has certainly proved to excel right across our array of testing today.
The efficiency levels are class leading for a 80 Plus Bronze certified supply, maintaining efficiency between 85% and 89% across the full gamut of output. Cross loading results were excellent and again, some of the most impressive we have seen to date. Ripple suppression point to good internal design, translating to high levels of system stability under tricky power situations.
Aesthetically, we like the design, both inside and out. The supply is nicely finished and internally it is a clean, efficient design. The fan is another highlight as it provides excellent airflow without generating much noise at all. This would be a perfect powersupply for a media center as it exceeds all the necessary criteria.
As with many Enermax products, the only downside appears to be the price point, which has been indicated to be £99 inc vat when it reaches the UK in March of this year. When you can spend the same amount of money to get the Antec High Current Gamer 900W it becomes very much a personal buying decision. Both are 80 Plus Bronze Certified and the Antec product offers almost 400W more power headroom. The Enermax supply is quieter however and has a more efficient standby state.
The Enermax Modu 82+ II 525W power supply has impressed us greatly. It is perfectly suited as a highly optimised supply for a demanding enthusiast media center, and we are hard pressed to think of a better choice in this situation for under £100. We recorded no power drain with a compliant MSI motherboard in standby mode. Many people are becoming more energy conscious as electricity bills and overall lifestyle costs increase in 2011 and this could very well be a primary selling point.
KitGuru says: A quality design both in and out and one for the energy aware consumer in 2011. Ideal for a media center.
