Super Tornado Power Supply Sweep All
One product that fills the bill is the Super Tornado, a 300-watt power supply from Sea Sonic Electronics, a Taipei, Taiwan-based vendor that specializes in power supplies for the PC, IT and telecommunications markets.
The Super Tornado is reasonably priced at $65 and is very quiet, which is what drew CRN Test Center engineers to the product in the first place. The power supply's oversized fan can adjust its speed depending on CPU load, which is sure to result in a longer life for the product.
Test Center engineers had never before seen such a large fan on a power supply. The Super Tornado's fan is 120mm, whereas the fan in most power supplies is 80mm.
Sea Sonic's power supply accepts universal power input as well,a real benefit given the fact that the world's becoming a smaller place with lots of people traveling and multiple cultures meshing.
Users need only change the power cord and the Super Tornado is ready to go, no matter where in the world users are. No voltage switching is necessary.
The Test Center's installation of the power supply went rather smoothly.
The Super Tornado was ready to install right out of the box. Engineers only had to detach the old power supply from the PC, attach the power connectors to the computer's motherboard and peripheral devices, secure all cables and wires, put the power supply's I/O switch in the "I" position and power up.
The unit also ships with a plastic cable and mounting clips so that the inside of the PC can be kept tidy and free of loosely hanging wires and cables.
A power supply like this one would usually be aimed at gamers and enthusiasts who overclock, but for white-box-builder customers seeking a reliable, noise-free product, Sea Sonic's Super Tornado is a sound choice.
PRODUCT SNAPSHOT
>SUPER TORNADO
PRICE: $65
AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: None
WARRANTY: 3 years
DISTRIBUTORS: Fry's Electronics, Ingram Micro, Micro Center
COMPANY: Sea Sonic Electronics
Azusa, Calif.
800-451-9771
www.seasonicusa.com