Antec Packs PC Power Supply With Punch

Antec uses only high-quality components in its NeoPower 480, which results in a Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of 80,000 hours. This can offer great value to system builders and their customers, since the power supply is not likely to fail over the life of a system.

PCs typically contain a power supply rated at 300 watts. But even if a system doesn't need as much as the NeoPower's 480 watts, an overrated power supply doesn't work as hard as one that's pushing its limits. The NeoPower 480's universal input accepts line voltages from 100 to 240 volts AC, and dual 12-volt rails keep the CPU and peripheral power supplies separated. It also features a special power connector for PCI Express graphic cards.

The NeoPower 480 contains a large, low-speed 120-millimeter fan that runs almost silently. The fan speed varies according to temperature and load, and a dedicated fan-only connector lets the power supply control the fan speed to further reduce system noise.

The NeoPower 480's advanced cable management system uses power leads that detach from the body of the power supply. System builders need to install only the leads necessary to power a PC's included components. This improves airflow and prevents a rat's nest of wiring inside the case.

Most PC cases come with low-quality power supplies already installed. System builders using the NeoPower 480 should seriously consider Antec's SLK3000B ATX-style tower case, which does not include a power supply. Finished in black, the SLK3000B has four 5.25-inch external bays, two 3.5-inch external bays and room for five hard drives inside. The NeoPower 480 and the SLK3000B case make great foundations for high-end systems.