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Date 2007-04-12
Provider: Apex
Author: Michael Chiu
Editor: Amber Lupala
Apex SL-8600 EPS 600W PSU Review
With so many power supply manufacturers, choosing a power supply can be a difficult task. Today we’ll look at a new company in the marketplace, Apex, who has sent us their latest power supply product, the Apex SL-8600 EPS 600W Power Supply. This product definitely has the looks of a top-quality unit, but will its performance and overall features distinguish it above its competition? Read on to find out.
About Apex:
Check out their website- http://www.apextechusa.com
Apex was founded in 1998 with a mission to provide quality PC enclosure and power supply to the mainstream white box market at extremely competitive prices. In this ever-changing PC market, we have resisted the temptation to diversify into other products, never forgotten our mission and focused on what we do best. Apex is one of few manufacturers that make both PC case and power supply in great quantity.
With years of solid manufacturing and engineering experience, Apex has established itself as a volume leader in switching power supply and PC enclosure, and one of the premier OEM/ODM providers for large system integrators. Its annual shipment in North America has been surpassing 1 million units every year since 1999. Our success is based on our ability to combine our superior mechanical engineering and tooling technology with flexible but cost-effective manufacturing process to deliver products with quality, consistence and innovation.
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Apex offers a full line of PC enclosure in various form factors and sizes with over 250 production-ready bezels. Featuring stylish look, thermally optimized solution and user-friendly design, many of our products are the choices of system integrators, distributors, VARs, retailers, E-tailers and end users.
Building a business based on what we do best has enabled Apex to become a top tier supplier of PC enclosure and power supply in the extremely competitive market. Apex is a company with vision and is committed to continue innovating, developing new technology and delivering products that help make it all happen.
Features:
-Ideal for Intel/AMD dual-core CPU
-NVIDIA® SLI™ READY
-Dual +12V rails
-ATX12V Ver.2.2/EPS12V
-Active Power Factor Correction Circuit
-Embeded thermal sensor
-Reliable 120mm ball-bearing fan w/Blue LED
-20+4-pin MB connector
-4 Pin +12V x 1
-8 Pin +12V x 1
-Peripheral power connector x 6
-Serial ATA connector x 2
-Floppy power connector x 2
-PCI Express connector x 2
-Sleeved cables
Specifications:
Input range: 90V~264Vac
Frequency: 47~63Hz
Input Current: 600W 10A/6A @ 115/230 Vac
Efficiency: 80% at full load, nominal line
Model SL-8600EPS
PSU ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V
Dimension 5.5" x 6.0" x 3.3"
Cooling 120mm blue LED fan
MTBF 50,000 Hours
The product:
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The Apex SL-8600 EPS power supply (PSU) arrived in a nicely decorated cardboard box with a large window providing a view of the unit. The back of the package describes some of the product features and output ratings of the various power supplies that Apex offers. The package notes the unit’s support of Intel and AMD dual core processors. Looking at the specifications, I was impressed by the high efficiency number of 80+% at full load.
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Opening the package, the contents are protected by a clear plastic window. Included with the power supply are a power cord and a simple user’s manual. I was a little surprised to find no other accessories such as cable ties, screws, etc. But the essentials are there. The power supply itself is not in any bag but is covered in tight plastic shrinkwrap.
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Taking a closer look at the PSU, the first thing I noticed was that the cables are connected to the supply, meaning that this is not a modular power supply where the cables can be disconnected as needed. Nowadays, many of the top-notch supplies offer this feature, though it does reduce the power supply’s efficiency. There is a single 120mm cooling fan on the bottom of the supply, and the rear has an open grill to allow the air to flow out of the supply. The rear of the power supply has a simple on-off switch, which glows blue when powered on. The side panel lists the various rail outputs, with the 3.3V rail rated at 24A, the 5V rated at 30A, and the dual 12V rails rated at 22A individually. Other power supplies offer quad (4) 12V rails for improved stability, while this power supply only has 2 rails. While I don’t think this is an issue for most users, this might be something to consider if you have a lot of high-power peripherals that demand stable power.
Current Real Time Pricing
Testing and Conclusion >>>>> Page 2
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Apex SL-8600 EPS 600W PSU Review
Ultra X-Finity 800W Power Supply Review
Spire Rocketeer VI 600W PSU Review
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