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PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 600W PSU Review
PC Power & Cooling is a company both well known and favored among enthusiasts for their high performance power supplies. Although the company had been acquired by OCZ several years ago, PC Power & Cooling maintained their (at least partial) autonomy and continues their operation to this date, offering a long list of power-related products. Today we are going to examine the latest addition to the company’s products lineup, the Silencer Mk III 600W power supply. Is the latest Mk III version a worthy continuer of the legendary Silencer series? We will find out in this review.
PC Power & Cooling is a company both well known and favored among enthusiasts for their high performance power supplies. Although the company had been acquired by OCZ several years ago, PC Power & Cooling maintained their (at least partial) autonomy and continues their operation to this date, offering a long list of power-related products. Today we are going to examine the latest addition to the company’s products lineup, the Silencer Mk III 600W power supply. Is the latest Mk III version a worthy continuer of the legendary Silencer series? We will find out in this review.
Manufacturer’s features and specifications
- 600W Continuous @ 50C
- Dual-GPU Ready
- 80-Plus Bronze Certified (85% Efficiency); .98 Active PFC
- 120mm double ball-bearing fan
- Up to 90% (10dB) Less Noise per Watt
- +12VDC @46A (Powerful Single Rail)
- Premium Components with 100% Japanese 105°C Capacitors
- Modular Cabling Design
- Automatic Fan Speed Control Circuit
- 5-Year Warranty and Tech Support
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AC Input |
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Operating Range: |
90-264 VAC |
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Frequency: |
50/60Hz |
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Current: |
100-240Vrms, 9-4.5A |
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Efficiency: |
85% typical load (80+ Bronze) |
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EMI: |
FCC Class-B, CE |
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DC Output |
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Output: |
+3.3V@24A,+5V@24A,+12V@46A, |
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Regulation: |
5% (+3.3V, +5V, +12V) |
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Ripple: |
1% (p-p) |
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Hold Time: |
20ms minimum |
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PG Delay: |
100-500ms |
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Safety |
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Over Voltage Protection: |
+3.3V, +5V, +12V |
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Over Current Protection: |
135% OPP |
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Agency Approval: |
cTÜVus, CB, TÜV, CCC, C-tick, |
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Environmental |
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Temperature: |
0-50°C |
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Humidity: |
20-80% |
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Fan Type: |
120mm, ball bearing, thermally controlled |
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Noise: |
20 - 37dB(A) |
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Miscellaneous |
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Compatibility: |
ATX12V & EPS12V |
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M/B Connectors: |
1 x 20+4-pin ATX |
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Video Connectors: |
2 x 6+2-Pin PCI-E |
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Drive Connectors: |
3 x Peripheral |
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MTBF: |
100,000 Hours |
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Dimensions/Harness: |
150mm (W) x 86mm (H) x 160mm (L) |
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Power Cord: |
US, EU, UK, CN, AU, JP/BZ |
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Warranty: |
5-Years |
