Providing power without the noise
Ever tried building a quiet PC? It's not overly complicated, you just need to select the right components. That includes the power supply, and one way to go when selecting a PSU for a quiet or silent build is with a fanless design. That's exactly what Enermax had on display at Computex.
The PSU is a new digital fanless model. At 550W (rated at 40C), Enermax claims it's the biggest available that's both digital and fanless, though that's not the only unique characteristic -- it can switch between single or multiple +12V rail modes.
Since it's a digital model, there's a wealth of information you have access to through software, including total output power, temperature, efficiency, and information on how all the rails are holding up.
The obvious concern with a fanless PSU is heat buildup. Towards that end, Enermax says it sent its power supply to a sophisticated testing lab where it was able to run just fine at 50C. Nevertheless, if it heats up to the point of danger, it will shut itself off to prevent damage.
That said, Enermax disclaims that it's not really intended for extreme gaming or heavy duty setups, but simply for people with modest requirements who want a quiet PSU.
Here's a closer look:
From maximumpc
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