Antec has launched the TPQ-1200, its first 1200W PSU and the latest addition to the TruePower Quattro series of high-performance power supplies.

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Ultra Products has unveiled its Ultra X4 series of Modular Power Supplies, adding on to its lineup of high performance PSUs. Hitting retails stores in late October, the Ultra X4 series features a wide range of wattage (from an average 500W to a whopping 1600W) to cater to a wide spectrum of users. All Ultra X4 power supplies are 80 Plus Certified and its patented modular technology allows users to selectively omit the unwanted cables, keeping the case neat and airflow in your case smooth flowing. They also feature a large and quiet 135mm dual bearing cooling fan (with silicone chassis bracket for vibration reduction) and come bundled with thumb screws, zip ties and Velcro straps, making installation of the PSU a breeze. Backed by a lifetime warranty, the Ultra X4 retails from a MSRP of USD$149.99 (for a 500W PSU) to USD$399.99 (for a 1600W PSU) from Ultra Product’s authorized distributors, resellers and e-tailers.

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Corsair has launched the Corsair TX950W power supply unit (PSU), adding on to its lineup of TX-series of high-quality PSUs. Measuring 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 160mm(L), the non-modular TX950W is built using industrial-grade components to ensure clean and stable voltages.

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Zalman has officially unveiled the ZM500-ST (500W model) and ZM600-ST (600W model). Both are non-modular and feature dual +12V rails, ultra quiet 120mm fans, all sleeved cables, two-forward switching circuit design, support for dual graphics cards and are 80Plus certified with a maximum efficiency of 80 percent. Targeting the mainstream market, both ZM500-ST and ZM600-ST are competitively priced and according to Zalman, they have the best price/performance ratio in the market. Backed by a 3 year warranty, they will be widely available in Korea soon although it is unclear when it will be arrive in Europe or the USA.

A new website by Antec explains the differences between “continuous power" and "peak power". The website also highlights the consequences of buying mislabeled power supplies. The website’s pretty educational if you ask me, so folks, click here to find out more.

"Many brands on the market use misleading power efficiency labels or model names to confuse consumers. To make things crystal clear, Antec, the global leader in PC components and accessories, always uses “Continuous Power” on all our power supply labels."

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OCZ today announced the immediate availability of the Z-Series power supplies, the Z850 and Z1000 PSUs delivering over 90% efficiency at typical load. The Z-series is available at Newegg.com retailing for $299.99 (Z1000M), $289.99 (Z1000), $239.99 (Z850M), and $219.99 (Z850).

XFX today has officially unveiled their 850W Black Edition PSU sporting a cool lime green/black color combo. XFX still declined to comment on the innards of the PSU but the recent leaked specs have shown that it is equipped with Japanese brand capacitors, solid polymer caps, and +/-3% voltage regulation. The PSU comes with single +12V rail with a 70Amp/840W rating, 8 Molex connectors as well as a 135mm ball bearing fan. This PSU is expected to be retailed for USD 249-299.

Sharkoon unveils its SilentStorm power supply series featuring a new design with modular cable system, 135mm fan and in three different power ratings: 460, 560 and 660W. There are 4 separate 12V rails producing 72 amps with a maximum efficiency rating of 84 percent. Sharkoon SilentStorm CM will be available in mid May with prices ranging from 79.90 euro to 99.9 euro.

OCZ unveiled the new Silencer 910 power supply from PC Power & Cooling that has earned the 80+ Silver Certification. The Silencer delivers 910 Watts of continuous power and 1KW at its peak, and offers a temperature rating of 50C. Featuring a powerful Single Rail +12VDC (74A), and complete array of connectors including quad PCI-Express, 24-pin, dual 8-pin, and 4/8-pin motherboard connectors, this PSU can power an array of high end components.

OCZ unveiled the Pro-Source 1500, the first UPS from PC Power & Cooling. The Pro-Source 1500 features 10 minutes of back-up battery time at typical load (600W). The software and the front panel both show Input Voltage, Output Voltage, Frequency, Load, Backup Time, and Temperature. It is retailing for US$299.99