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Product
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Antec TruePower 750W
(TP-750) computer power supply |
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Manufacturer
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Antec |
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Stree Price
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US$120 |
The TruePower series has been one of Antec's bread-and-butter power supply
lines for many years. Naturally, it has evolved continuously since its inception.
The current iteration has a combination of attached and detached cables, in
four models ranging 550W to 750W, Japanese brand capacitors for reliability,
DC to DC converters for exceptional voltage regulation, a Japanese brand 120mm
PWM fan for quiet operation and 80 PLUS® Bronze certification for greater
efficiency. These are impressive features for PSUs selling on the street for
just $90~120.
Antec has been a major brand in power supplies for a couple of decades now.
It is still one of the best-distributed case and power supply brands in the
business. The California-based company has had many power supply partners over
the years, including Channel-Well, Enhance, Delta and Seasonic. It offers an
enormous range of power supplies, something like over 30 models in 8 lines.
The True Power line is now made by Seasonic, a manufacturer that has moved steadily
up to the forefront of PSU technology and consumer awareness in recent years.
The partnership between Seasonic and Antec goes back to 2005. To differentiate
the current TP series from previous ones (which were made by Channel-well, we
believe), the word "New" has been added to the name, as in TruePower
New; this generic appellation seems destined for instant obsolescence.
PACKAGING & FEATURES
The packaging of the TruePower New series is considerably more minimalist than
most other brand-name retail PSUs. This is a good thing, ecologically speaking.
The TP New series have retailer-friendly but still minimalist packaging,
which we applaud.
Inside, the green theme continues: Recycled cardboard and paper takes the
place of styrofoam. About the worst thing in the packaging are the plastic
bags, one of which is used to hold the detachable output cables. This is
still way more eco-friendly than most electronics or computer packaging. |
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| FEATURE & BRIEF |
Our comment |
| 80PLUS® Bronze Certified saves
energy and lowers your electric bill |
82~85% efficiency depending on load.
See 80 Plus web site. |
NVIDIA™ SLI™ - ready certified
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nVidia tested it and says so. |
| DC to DC voltage regulator modules
for greater system stability |
Refers to generation of the lower voltage
lines from 12VDC. |
Advanced Hybrid Cable Management
improves airflow and reduces clutter
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Means half the output cables can be
unplugged. |
| Double layer PCB optimizes
cooling efficiency and allows for heavy duty components |
Not that unusual these days.
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| 120mm PWM fan runs up
to 50% quieter than standard fans |
Perhaps... in theory yes,
but we will find out. |
| Highest quality Japanese
brand capacitors ensure long-term reliability |
OK |
| ATX12V v2.3 and EPS12V
v2.91 compliance |
OK |
24/7 @ 40°C ready!
Non-Stop industrial class performance at 40°C/104°F ambient. |
This seems reasonable. Most
computers are around this temperature internally. |
| Safety approval: UL, CUL, CE, CB,
FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick, BSMI |
The more the better. |
| Industrial grade protection: OVP
(Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Current Protection), SCP (Short Circuit
Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), and OCP (Over Current Protection) |
Good. |
| Antec Quality 5 Year Limited Warranty |
Generous! |
| Meets 2010 EUP requirement: 5Vsb
< 1W |
Means very low power draw when PC is
turned off or on standby. |
| Universal Input and Active Power Factor
Correction |
Applies to almost all Seasonic-made...
and most higher quality PSUs. |
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Antec TP-750 SPECIFICATIONS
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AC Input
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100-240VAC ±10%, 47-63Hz, 10A - 115VAC, 5A -
230VAC
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DC Output
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+3.3V
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+5V
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+12V1
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+12V2
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+12V3
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+12V4
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-12V
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+5Vsb
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25A
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25A
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25A
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25A
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25A
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25A
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0.8A
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3A
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170W
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744W (62A)
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10W
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15W
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Total
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750W
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The multiple 12V lines means that there is a current limiter on
each one, but the juice all comes from the same 12V source. A 750W power supply
is plenty for even a very serious gaming PC. None of the output lines are likely
to come anywhere near their rated maximum during ordinary use.
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