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As a value oriented unit, it is hard to find fault with the Antec Earthwatts 650W power supply. The revamped Delta design is effective, delivering solid load regulation and very impressive levels of efficiency for an 80 Plus Bronze certified product.
Ripple and noise suppression is pretty good, with the unit peaking at 55mV on the 12V output when under full load, well within rated tolerance levels. We don't have the older model handy to compare directly against, but we do know that it was a rather drab looking gray colour. The Camouflage style green looks really different and stands out in the crowded marketplace. Not everyone will warm to it, but I thought it was rather appealing.
We would like to see a modular design, as this could find its way into many media pc's, but we have to bear in mind the target market and price point. The cables are unfortunately unsleeved which is slightly disappointing.
These power supplies are not sold by Antec to compete at the upper price points with class leading performance. This product should hit UK retail at £60-£65 including VAT, making it a very strong value for money purchase. In the states they retail for $65.
Pros:
- solid performance
- good efficiency
- cross loading results are positive
- green paint has improved the appearance
- price point is very competitive
Cons:
- cables are not sleeved
- non modular
KitGuru says: For the price, it is hard to beat.
Seems like a decent product. pricing is briliant. ideal for a second machine. I dont see the big deal about the cable missing. not sure how thats helping the earth? but yeah ive loads of spares./
Nothing wrong with Delta designs, ive had a few older antec psus with them in them, still working like troopers.
65 bucks is great. might check it out on newegg later.
cant be bad at the price. i think id rather have the ADATA one at 10 more for the modular support. I cant deal with all those cables anymore hanging around the case. also im surprised these arent sleeved. seems a bit penny pinching.
I wont buy antec again I had one blow up on me last year. took out my motherboard too 🙁
Too cheap for me, I want a 80 plus gold from corsair, but I guess for cheapo kids it fine.
I dont know why people complaing about PSUS in some threads. ive had enermax, antec and ocz, and I never have a problem. I must be lucky.
I like this one, but ill wait on 750w review, 650w wont give me much room to upgrade this year. my old ocz is still hanging in there, but Id like a 200W+ increase
WHY don’t STATE input Voltage…????!! What’s goin on…? Where are the input voltages…?? 110 VAC – 230 VAC ….???? Who are you “kitguru” amateurs..?? 🙁
what is normal fan speed of this power supply?