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As far as I know, it is a "Neo HE" (and sports the same 80mm fan and same efficiency, not so high) despite the lacks of "HE" in its name.Tikka wrote:Looks pretty much like a neohe
And Hardware Canucks has reviewed the NeoPower 650 Blue:Cyril Kowaliski wrote:The new PSUs are the NeoPower 650 and NeoPower 650 Blue, and as their names indicate, they're both rated for 650W of power output. The former is cooled by a single 80mm fan, while the latter has a bottom-mounted 120mm fan that's also outfitted with a blue LED. Cooling differences aside, the two units feature 85% efficiency ratings, active power factor correction, triple +12V output circuits, and modular cabling.
Antec says it's pricing the NeoPower 650 and NeoPower 650 Blue in the $169.95-179.95 range. Both units are already available through major retailers and e-tailers, the company says, and they're both covered by a five-year warranty.
SKYMTL • HardwareCanuck Review Editor wrote:At lower loads, it is the most efficient power supply we have ever tested even though its efficiency decreased as load increased. The voltage regulation and ripple suppression are beyond reproach and really highlight how well the Neopower can handle nearly anything you can throw at it. To make matters even better, Antec provides a 5-year warranty. The final icing on the cake is the inclusion of an 8-pin PCI-E connector which we have seen far too little of on power supplies which are above the Neopower Blue in terms of price.
Now for the one thing that stops this power supply from being an absolute winner in our books: cable length. I just can’t wrap my mind around the fact that the cables enthusiasts are most likely to use (8-pin CPU and 8-pin PCI-E connector) are the shortest ones on this power supply. When trying the Neopower in a friend’s Antec P182, the 8-pin CPU connector would not reach its alloted place on the 680I motherboard without making a beeline straight over the graphics card. In short, this could be a deal-breaker for people looking to buy this power supply. Also, if you are turned off by the blue LEDs, opt for the standard Neopower 650W which retails for a few bucks less than the one reviewed here.
With amazing performance, a great warranty and a completely quiet acoustical footprint the Antec Neopower Blue 650W is a near perfect power supply. On the other hand, the cable lengths slightly sour a great experience. Thus, coupled with the amazing price this power supply gets a 4.5/5 rating and our Dam Good Value Award.