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Antec Quattro Power Supply Problem – Final Update

quattroSome of you may remember my beef with my Antec Quattro 800W power supply in which nVidia Sentinel kept warning me that my 8800GT was not getting enough power. This is technically impossible given how we loaded up the power supply with 680W worth of peltiers and it survived all the abuse in the review.

I finally got an answer from Antec and nVidia, it is not a problem with the power supply but with the nVidia drivers. If you download the newest GeForce drivers, it resolves the problem! Thank you nVidia and sorry to Antec for my false accusations. Go out and get yourself an Antec Quattro!

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. 04 Apr 08 | Reviews, Technology | Comments (0)

Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850W

CMRealPowerCooler Master is a name many of us have looked to when seeking out high performance thermal equation. They also have an extensive lineup of cases and power supplies, most of which fit my bill in terms of aesthetics, performance and price.

After reviewing the Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1000W, Cooler Master couldn’t wait for us to review the Real Power Pro 850W, a younger sibling of the 1KW model if you want to look at it that way. The specifications are almost identical with the exception of capacity.

The power supply itself is not manufactured by Cooler Master, instead they have re-branded an Enhance unit as indicated by the UL number E166947. This is a common occurrence amongst all major manufacturers that you are aware of in the computer industry. Only a few companies truly manufacturer their own units.

For a moderately priced unit, the Real Power Pro 850W has all the features included in the 1000W unit, along with the rest of the Real Power Pro line: excellent performance, a fantastic finish, sleeved wires, and an incredibly silent fan. Overall, the Real Power Pro 850W may be placed at a lower price point, but as we have seen in this review, it is yet another incredibly solid offering from Cooler Master.

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. 30 Jan 08 | Reviews | Comments (0)

Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1000W Review Sample

I just got word that Anthony received the Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850W for review. It’ll be similar to his Real Power Pro 1KW unit he looked at in April.

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. 13 Nov 07 | Reviews | Comments (0)