Enermax EG365P-VE(FCA) 350W PSU
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Power supplies have always been a critical component of any overclocker's machine. Time lost spent over figuring out why your system just can't reach that 3.4GHz mark may very well be solved by a more powerful PSU. Today, most brand name 350W+ power supplies are in the $60-100 range and are all actually very similar in terms of performance (maybe a few exceptions). So then what exactly are power supply makers doing to have their products more appealing over their competition?
Introduction
Power supplies have always been a critical component of any overclocker's machine. Time lost spent over figuring out why your system just can't reach that 3.4GHz mark may very well be solved by a more powerful PSU. Today, most brand name 350W+ power supplies are in the $60-100 range and are all actually very similar in terms of performance (maybe a few exceptions). So then what exactly are power supply makers doing to have their products more appealing over their competition?
Enermax has taken the quiet approach with their whisper models. Today, OCA will look at their latest 350W PSU, the EG365P-VE FCA. Let's see if Enermax can indeed deliver a strong PSU which is also easy on the ears!
| FCA=(S³FC²A¹: S³FC² plus fan speed adjustable on 8cm fan, A¹:Fan Control Adjustable) |
Packaging and Specs
I was surprised by Enermax's excellent packaging when I first received the PSU. It has been a while since I have received any component shrink wrapped air-tight in plastic. Do I smell quality?
That "no more noise" caption on the front of the box got me excited the moment I spotted it; I'm a fan of quiet computers. =) Here is a shot of the side of the box which denotes which model PSU is contained within:
In the box we find the PSU, "User's Manual," 4 screws, a 3pin fan adapter, power cord, and 2 Enermax case stickers.
Again, I'd like to note the excellent precaution Enermax took when packaging these things up. The PSU is bubble wrapped, then placed inside a plastic bag. If you look at the bottom caption on the manual, you'll notice that Enermax is really stressing the whole low noise but powerful concept.
A quick table of specs, which also show the differences between the 365 and 465 models:
Model No. | EG365P-VE FCA | EG465P-VE FCA |
I/P | Voltage rating | 90V~135V AC or 180V~264V AC
(selected by slide switch) |
Iin=115/230Vac | 10A / 6A | 12A / 7A |
Frequency | 47Hz~63Hz |
Inrush current | 60A max./230V (at cold start) |
O/P | DC
Voltage | Ripple & Noise | Total
Reg. | Output current rating
MIN / MAX |
3.3V | 50mV | 4% | 0A / 32A | 0A / 38A |
+5V | 50mV | 5% | 8A / 32A | 11A / 44A |
+12V | 120mV | 5% | 4.25A / 17A | 5A / 20A |
-5V | 50mV | 10% | 0A / 1A | 0A / 2A |
-12V | 120mV | 10% | 0A / 1A | 0A / 1A |
+5Vsb | 50mV | 5% | 0A / 2.2A | 0A / 2.2A |
3.3V & +5V | 185W | 220W |
TOTAL O/P | 350W | 431W |
Hold up time | 17ms min. at 230V AC full load |
Over Power Protection | 105%~160% of max load |
Over Voltage Protection | +5V: 5.6V~6.9V
+3.3V: 3.7V~4.5V
+5Vsb: 5.6V~6.9V |
Efficiency | 70% min. at full load |
Cooling | Air convection by +12V DC fan |
Operation Temperature | 0oC ~ 25oC for full rating of load,
decrease to zero Watts O/P at 70oC |
Storage Temperature | -20oC ~ 80oC |
Humidity | Operating: to 85% relative humidity , non-condensing At 25oC Storage : to 95% relative humidity , non-condensing At 50oC |
MTBF | 100K hours at 25oC, 70% full rated load |
EMC | EN55022, Class B
FCC Part 15
CNS 13438 Class B
EN 55024 |
Safety | UL CUL VDE DEMKO NEMKO SEMKO FIMKO SABS |
Dimension | W150 x H86 x D140 (mm) |
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