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**click to enlarge**
You can see just how much easier it is to manage
your cables with a sleeved Power Supply. You can easily eliminate cable
clutter by tucking all the cables out of site, making systems simply
look more appealing.
Performance
Voltage readings were recorded using Motherboard Monitor during a 30 minute
period under normal operation as well as under load. Unlike a majority of
Power Supplies we have looked at and used in the past, the Turbo Cool 510
reported no voltages under the rated specs. This is quite good and is an
indication that you are using a high quality Power Supply.
I would like to point out that the
potentiometers worked quite well. The +5 voltage, as you can see on the
first MBM screenshot above, was a little too high for my liking. I was
able to easily tweak it down a bit to a stable 5.07. Providing quick
access to the potentiometers is definitely a welcomed and handy feature.
The Turbo Cool 510 is the only Power Supply I know that offers such a feature.
After the tweaking, the voltages did not fluctuate significantly under load.
In fact, there was only a .01 change under heavy usage. Overall, I was quite
impressed with its performance.
Conclusion
The Turbo Cool 510 Deluxe is a high quality,
feature rich Power Supply that will satisfy any PC Enthusiast. Its all
black body and black sleeved cables make its overall appearance quite
appealing. It also features two SATA cables, which is quite handy
considering SATA drives are becoming more and more popular these days.
The work on the cables themselves is top notch and and will not only help
eliminate cable clutter, but also make your overall system more appealing.
Its performance was just as impressive as its beauty, maintaining the same
voltage readings under various conditions without any significant changes.
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Pros |
Cons |
- Superior Quality
- Attractive Design
- Fully Sleeved Cables
- SATA Support
- Excellent Performance
- Potentiometers for Voltage Tweaking
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Every product has its pros and cons, the only con I could come up with is the
price. However, keep in mind the the unit is backed by a full 5 year
warranty! Sure, you'll pay a little more than you would expect to for a PSU, but it is well worth it, considering what you get in
return...superior quality, performance and peace of mind. It is no doubt
why PC Power and Cooling PSU's are the preferred choice for Maximum PC's Dream
Machines over the years. Highly
recommend.
More information on the Turbo Cool 510 Deluxe can be found at the
PC Power & Cooling Website. They currently have an estimated
price tag of $209.
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