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This range is strictly aimed at a value oriented market and as such it is a success. The overhauled Delta design is very capable, stable and effective, delivering solid load regulation and high levels of efficiency for an 80 Plus Bronze Certified product.
Ripple and noise suppression are also good with this particular unit peaking around 50mV on the +12v output under full load, well within the rated specifications. We never tested the older model for a direct comparison but externally we like the new appearance. Not everyone will warm to the camouflage green paint, but we feel that it really stands out in such a crowded marketplace.
Negatively, we would like to see a semi modular design, especially since this unit would otherwise be attractive to the performance oriented media PC audience. That said, the price point and target market have to factored into the final conclusion. Additionally, the cables are unsleeved, which is slightly disappointing considering that other models we have reviewed before in a similar price bracket have been fully sheathed.
This product should hit retail at around £70-£80 including vat, meaning it is a relatively low cost option for a new system upgrade.
Pros:
- solid all round performance
- efficiency is very good for 80 Plus Bronze
- green paint enhances appearance compared to older ‘grey'
- price point is competitive
Cons:
- cables are not sleeved
- non modular design means it can get messy
- AC power cable seems a strange omission, regardless of what Antec may claim.
KitGuru says: a very solid performer, at a decent price.
Edit: 25 May 2011: Antec informed us that retail models of this particular unit will come with a power cable.
I like the paintcolour, photos show it well.
I see no reason for them not to include a power cable, that is ridiculous. Its to save a dollar on shipping
Im afraid im aiming higher, to the 1200W range next time. but seems like a solid enough product, which you would expect from antec.
Good idea and good for Antec. I have an entire large bag of power cables, despite throwing out all but two spares just 5 years ago. Ditto every other kind of cable, to the point I have a small cupboard full of wires.
Cable recyling would be useful – VGA cables, Scart leads you name it, I have piles of them – they’re no use and there’s nowhere to dispose of them as charity shops don’t want them.
Initially I thought it was a pain, but I just realised ive 5 spare cables here myself. I would assume most people into comptuers or building are the same…… not really an issue.
Ive more of an issue with those cables. naked cables are terrible looking.
For the price this is excellent. good efficiency and stability. Shame about the cabling, I agree its pretty ugly. even a semi sleeved idea would work well.
Paint colour is a really different thing to try. i like it
Excellent, shame about the cabling though, thats pretty ugly for 2011.
good price for such a nice PSU, cabling is fine, I like the paint too