Enermax Infiniti 650W
by Christoph Katzer on September 11, 2007 4:00 AM EST- Posted in
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Cables and Connectors
All cables are sleeved in a black mesh with golden stripes up to the first connector. As we have stated before, we totally understand this approach because the higher cost of putting sleeving between each of the connectors doesn't generally provide enough benefit to be meaningful. Enermax was the first company to introduce the new 8-pin PEG connector with the Infiniti line in 2006.
There are in total eight jacks to which cables can be connected. The two red jacks are reserved for the PEG cables and the black ones are for all other components. A closer look shows the difference between the jacks extends beyond the color. The upper right pin is closed to prevent the user from accidentally connecting the wrong cable. Similarly, it is not possible to connect a normal peripheral cable to the PEG jacks since the shape of the pins doesn't match. The cables have a very snug fit when installed, which is necessary to reduce the resistance which is generated by the additional separation from the cables.
With a maximum length of 80cm the Infiniti has very reasonable cables. All the major connectors such as ATX, 4-pin and PEG have a length of 50 cm which is above average. With up to nine Molex and six SATA connectors users will have the chance to connect quite a few additional components. Also note that the two 6-pin PEG connectors have an additional connection on the PSU side that can be used to create an 8-pin PEG connector for the latest graphics cards. With an additional cable (EMC009) which you can buy in the shops you can even assemble another 6/8pin PEG connector.
The Fan
The 13.5cm fan is transparent and fits in perfectly with the overall appearance of the power supply. Enermax recently acquired a company in China that now helps with the production of fans, among other things. However, the UL number on the fan belongs to Globefan, a company that produces fans for many other power supply manufacturer as well.
All cables are sleeved in a black mesh with golden stripes up to the first connector. As we have stated before, we totally understand this approach because the higher cost of putting sleeving between each of the connectors doesn't generally provide enough benefit to be meaningful. Enermax was the first company to introduce the new 8-pin PEG connector with the Infiniti line in 2006.
There are in total eight jacks to which cables can be connected. The two red jacks are reserved for the PEG cables and the black ones are for all other components. A closer look shows the difference between the jacks extends beyond the color. The upper right pin is closed to prevent the user from accidentally connecting the wrong cable. Similarly, it is not possible to connect a normal peripheral cable to the PEG jacks since the shape of the pins doesn't match. The cables have a very snug fit when installed, which is necessary to reduce the resistance which is generated by the additional separation from the cables.
With a maximum length of 80cm the Infiniti has very reasonable cables. All the major connectors such as ATX, 4-pin and PEG have a length of 50 cm which is above average. With up to nine Molex and six SATA connectors users will have the chance to connect quite a few additional components. Also note that the two 6-pin PEG connectors have an additional connection on the PSU side that can be used to create an 8-pin PEG connector for the latest graphics cards. With an additional cable (EMC009) which you can buy in the shops you can even assemble another 6/8pin PEG connector.
The Fan
The 13.5cm fan is transparent and fits in perfectly with the overall appearance of the power supply. Enermax recently acquired a company in China that now helps with the production of fans, among other things. However, the UL number on the fan belongs to Globefan, a company that produces fans for many other power supply manufacturer as well.
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Bozo Galora - Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - link
I am beginning to agree with a poster on another PSU review comment section that your droops near or on the max wattage seem to be more than reported on other PSU review sites, especially 3.3V and 5V.It seems to be an ongoing trend in the AT PSU reviews.
I am waiting to see a PSU review here I can directly compare with another impeccable site with top notch measuring gear.
Just thinking outloud - heh.
strikeback03 - Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - link
We bought 2 of these power supplies from Newegg for new systems at work. In one, the box apparently did get dinged quite hard; the box was dented and the lip at the top on the cable side of the PSU (where you would put screws through into the case if the case has appropriate holes) was bent as well. Also, I would call the fit of the modular cables more than snug, I thought I might break the mounts in the power supply tring to get them to go in. It seems the pins were not very straight in the cables, as once they finally went in once they worked better thereafter. The cables for the Liberty worked much better, unfortunately they are not compatible without trimming.Otherwise they are nice units, and the fan is not audible over the noise of the air handling units in the lab even with the case right next to me and the side panel off.
G20C - Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - link
Could you please tell me what are the lengths of the 24 pin and 4+4 pin connectors on your Enermax Infinity 720W PSU?I have an Antec P182 and I want to buy the Enermax Infinity 720W PSU but I don't know if the 2 cables are long enough.
Makaveli - Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - link
I have the 720watt model and its a excellent PSU and well worth the money. I also don't find it loud at all, and my computer is right next to by bed!!I also believe the 720watt models fan spins at a higher RPM than the 650Watt model.
G20C - Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - link
Could you please tell me what are the lengths of the 24 pin and 4+4 pin connectors on your Enermax Infinity 720W PSU?I have an Antec P182 and I want to buy the Enermax Infinity 720W PSU but I don't know if the 2 cables are long enough.
strikeback03 - Monday, September 17, 2007 - link
Sorry, we have the 650W models, same as this review. I didn't bother measuring, I would assume it is the same as listed here.strikeback03 - Monday, September 17, 2007 - link
Oops, replied to the wrong instance of this comment. Should be below.Bjoern77 - Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - link
Any chance that this one is up for on a soonish review? That would be my fav. against the 650w infiniti.Anyway, nice review, and thx for not reviewing the 720w infiniti again, which is probably the most reviewed power supply of all time..
Christoph Katzer - Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - link
Will have Seasonic S12II next (sorry for the delay) and Seasonic will surely be happy to send me some more for evaluation.Jodiuh - Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - link
Don't they make both the Corsair 620 and PC P&C 610?