August 20, 2010
Cooler Master Elite 460W ATX +12V V2.31 SATA, PCI-E Power Supply RS460-PSAR-J3-US
Posted by: kk : Category: Computer Components
- Compliance with the newest Intel standard ATX 12V V2.3
- More than 70% efficiency at typical load operation.
- Green power design to meet Energy Star and Blue Angel requirements.
- Multiple protection design(OVP/OCP/OPP/SCP).
- EMI & Noise filter built in design.
Product Description
ELITE 460W PSU ATX 12V V2.31 TWR OVER 70% EFFICIENCY 100 000MTBF
Cooler Master Elite 460W ATX +12V V2.31 SATA, PCI-E Power Supply RS460-PSAR-J3-US
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August 20th, 2010 at 3:15 am
I am strongly of the opinion that getting a reliable name brand product for power supplies is important. If you’re building a bargain system, like I was here, it’s tempting to use these “hidden” areas of the computer’s hardware to skimp…hey, ya gotta skimp somewhere, right? Don’t do it. The longevity of the system depends on this, especially if you’ll be taking it places where the electricity fluctuates constantly, you’ll run it through transformers, or polarities are not a sure thing. Also, if you might upgrade later, you’ll want an HONEST rating of how much power it can handle and reliably distribute. This one CAN. It doesn’t even force you to make compromises on price, either.
The only downsides I can think of are:
–Cable/wire management is a bit snarky and snarly since everything is left bare and opened without a sleeve to hold them together. If you’re making an uncomplicated build like mine was, though, it can be cleaned up pretty well, and my lower-end system requirements meant wires wouldn’t hinder airflow too much, anyhow.
–Has a manual switch for voltage (110 vs 220) changes. I move a lot, and forgetting to do this before plugging in (not just switching on system) will stay with you as a concern. Part of the bargain status of this part.
–Amazon will not ship for weeks if you choose free shipping, the “In Stock” designation notwithstanding.
If you can live with that, save some dough on your next low or medium end build with this part.
Rating: 4 / 5
August 20th, 2010 at 3:42 am
The fan is quiet, as one would expect. The construction is sturdy, and i like the fact that it is energy star rated. I was not pleased with the fact that it took 15 days to receive the item, which was originally listed as “In Stock,” and I did not even receive notification that there was a problem with supply until 9 days after I placed the order. When your PSU is dead, that’s a bit irritating.
Rating: 4 / 5
August 20th, 2010 at 5:28 am
Just picked this up for a new high-end system. Runs very quietly. I’m using it with an ASUS motherboard (M4A89GTD PRO/USB 3) that recommends a 450W power supply so this is about perfect (460W).
Rating: 5 / 5
August 20th, 2010 at 8:08 am
I bought this to replace another major-brand supply with a failing fan.
PROS: It’s perfectly quiet, as you’d expect from a contemporary supply with a 120mm fan. Adequate power connectors – 4 SATA, a PCI-E etc, and all long enough to get where I needed to in my old-skool full-tower ATX case. The case is the standard plated steel, though nicely-finished with no sharp edges.
CONS: Premium supplies will have all the cables tightly tied off or arranged in cable looms – - not so here. No power-factor correction…chances are you won’t miss it. Could use more than 2 4-pin power connectors, though the 4 SATA connectors help.
Overall: meets all my expectations, doesn’t go out of the way to exceed them…but very good for the price.
Rating: 4 / 5
August 20th, 2010 at 10:15 am
I BOUGHT THIS POWER SUPPLY TO REPLACE A CHEAPER ONE THAT ONLY LASTED A YEAR. THIS ONE WAS EASY TO INSTALL AND AT THIS POINT IT IS WORKING GREAT.
Rating: 5 / 5