FYI: Good prices on Enermax power supplies

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Fuzzmuncher

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Pretty decent prices, but link is done wrong and this probably should be in Hot Deals forum
 
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Tonec

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They are undercutting everyone else by more than 20. Hot deal if it works but as always be cautious. Things to look out for-Enermax doesn't make a 350watt model, I believe what is pictured is the 330watt 351model. Any decent company should know the difference. No resellerratings for this store.
 
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OC-Freak

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Here is the specifications and models:

EG351PVE - 330Watt ATX 2.01/2.03
EG451PVE - 430Watt ATX 2.01/2.03
EG651PVE - 550Watt ATX 2.01/2.03 -->This is the one I've ;)

 
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nippyjun

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the store is actually pretty close to where I live. I was thinking of picking up some of them.
 
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OC-Freak

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550Watt is not needed, probably 250/300Watt is enough.....but kewl ;) I've the most powerful PS/2 size PSU availible!!!!

Maybe I should put an peltier element on it too....how many could do that??? Put a peltier on their main PSU??? Well, byside that I've 4 CD-devices, 3 Harddrives, CPU....cards...mobo....
 
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GEShields

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I bought my PSU from them through eGay about 1 month ago...they have no reseller ratings but I can testify that they are an excellent company to do business with...the PSU was packaged extremely well..and I paid about $10 mor for it through eGay

Greg
 
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StarTech

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There is something odd. Their page claims that these PS have the FC feature, but in the Enermax site, the only ones with the FC feature are the EG285P-VE(FC) and the EG351P-VE(FC). No 540W model.
Are these PS really "FC" or are they the non FC?
 
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Russ

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StarTech,

The FC, or "whisper" feature is currently available only in the 285 and 351. It is not available in the 451 or 651.

Russ, NCNE
 
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Techru

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StarTech an Russ - Actually, the 451 does have FC. It has a 3 pin fan connector for the mobo that controls the 92mm fan. So, if your mobo bios allows for it, you can set the temp range you want to control the 92mm fan on the PSU. Also, because it's plugged into the mobo, software programs like mobo monitor can be programmed to control the fan.
 
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StarTech

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You are saying that they have it even though the Enermax site specs don't mention it? That is interesting. Then what is the difference between the FC and non -(FC) series?

How does it work if your mobo does not have the proper connector/Bios?
Do you have to hook it externally to a 4-pin connector using an adapter or is it smart unough to power it internally.
 
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Techru

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Startech - Their PSUs are ATX 2.03 compliant. Part of the newer 2.03 specs is that the fan has to have a 3 pin connector for the motherboard. All mobos that also comply with the ATX 2.03 standard have a 3 pin header labeled Power Fan or PSU Fan (the other two required fan headers are labeled CPU Fan and Chassis Fan). So, since they state that they are 2.03 compliant, they don't need to mention that it has a 3 pin connector that allows for FC. The difference is that the 251 and 351 have a thermal probe on a 6" lead from the PSU. This probe can hang in the middle of the case, be placed near the CPU or Vid card, or anywhere it can reach. It's connected to the PCB board inside the PSU and has built in circuitry to regulate the spin of the fan as determined by temps. So, the 451 just having the 3 pin connector, it takes the newer mobos to do FC. With the temp probe, the 251 and 351 can go into systems that have older ATX 2.01 standards and still get the FC.
 
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StarTech

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Techru, thank you for the explanation. I am right assuming that if the mobo is non-compliant that the PS keep will the fan on all time, except for the models with the probe that will control the fan based on temp?

I need to replace my PS and I do not have a 2.03 mobo now, but eventually I'll get there.
 
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Russ

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Techru,

They ALL have the 3 pin connector. It's for RPM monitoring. The FC has an additional connector for thermostatic control. There is no FC version 451.



<< The difference is that the 251 and 351 have a thermal probe on a 6&quot; lead from the PSU >>



THIS is what defines whether or not the power supply is an FC or &quot;whisper&quot; model. The 451 does not have it.

Russ, NCNE
 
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Mday

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yeah, startech's link is a GREAT source for atx info. i've been using their PDFs for a while reading atx specs. =)

listen to russ.
 
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Techru

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Russ - So, what exactly, do you think RPM monitoring is for? It's one type of FC. Having a temp probe is another type of FC. If anything slows the fan down or speeds the fan up to regulate temps by moving more or less CFm, then isn't that by definition FC? Think about it.
 
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StarTech

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Techru, read secions 4.3.1 and 4.3.2 of the k for the ATX specs pdf link in my previous append. It describes what the designer could do with the two pins, FanM and FanC. It is on page 26 of the specs. I think it is a very good explanation.
 
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