Enermax Launches the Pro82+ and Modu82+
by Christoph Katzer on March 25, 2008 1:00 AM EST- Posted in
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Enermax Modu82+
The new Modu82+ series is all about cable management. Included is a very intelligent system that allows the user to be ready for any changes in the future, according to Enermax. We will find out later if this is the case. The package promises up to 88% efficiency, which is a very high goal to reach. We will also pay attention to the fan controller, as it's another new invention according to the manufacturer. Enermax also angled the metal plate at the fan to lower the acoustic noise when the air comes through.
We received the 525W and 625W models for testing. There is also a 425W version of the Modu82+ series. Both of our samples have very similar specifications. All the rails have the same rating; the only difference is the combined power of the three 12V rails. All three specify 25A on both versions, but the combined power of the 525W is 480W (40A) while on the 625W it's 600W (50A). This can only be done with different limiters on these rails. The 12V rails are the most important, but the smaller voltage rails are all rated at 24A, which is enough for today's systems.
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loslhotos - Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - link
Maybe it's only my impression, but isn't the choke wire outside of the PCB hole?http://www.oink.wz.cz/mimo.jpg">http://www.oink.wz.cz/mimo.jpg
Fuzzilla - Sunday, March 30, 2008 - link
"...there are two main capacitors..."And who is the Mfgr of these for the Modu82+ series? Should I assume Hitachi as stated for the Pro82+ series?
Are you sure there are three rails, what does the bottom of the main PCB look like? Photos please.
According to your diagram the Modu82+ 525W has no floppy connector, Enermax specs state otherwise.
"The solder joints in general aren't that great with Enermax,..."
Really? Photos please.
Regarding Detailed Voltage Distrubtion , Efficiency & Acoustic Comparison: What were the results for the Modu82+ 525W?
Did OCP perform correctly?
How was crossload performance?
How did you test these PSU's?
jonp - Saturday, March 29, 2008 - link
you guys need to get out into the real world and take a break if you have been anxiously awaiting, for months, the arrival of boxes that pump electrons.quanta - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - link
The article misses important pictures, including Voltage Distribution and efficiency graphs.Christoph Katzer - Thursday, March 27, 2008 - link
So maybe you should read it more carefully...vajm1234 - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - link
hope u do that fast as i want all corsair 4nd 5 series psu to be there...especially that 450vx with other good psusfeelingshorter - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - link
Due to marketing with higher and higher wattage PSU's, a lot of people still are clueless on how much a modern day system uses (or at least i am). So i was wondering of Anandtech can give typical systems in which would use said PSUs can be used safely and to maximize efficiency.Such as mention that a dual core, 9600GT system using the 385? Or a 8800GT + quad core using the higher ups? Or can a 385 watt PSU (being that its enermax) handle say a 8800GT + quad core? I remember many websites in the past stating that even well to do gaming system don't need as much watts as people would expect.
nilepez - Thursday, March 27, 2008 - link
If the vast majority of power can be served on the 12V rails, then yes.an 8800GT less than 100W at full power. You can be fairly certain that the rest of your system pulls less than your graphics card (at least if it's core duo...havne't looked into quad cores).
When you go to PSU calculators, those figures they recommend are based on everything in your system operating at 100%. maybe it's just me, but I've never had my GPU, CPU, HD and DVD all going at 100% at the same time. At idle, you're probably pulling under 100W with an 8800GT (512mb). If you're overclocking, it can vary.
The main key is to get a good PSU, not necessarily a huge one, though I'm building one for my parents that's got a huge PSU (i've i'd seen this review 4 days ago, I would have bought the 385W enermax), because it was rated as very quiet....but these are apparently even quieter...and more efficient too.
Christoph Katzer - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - link
Correct and we are working on that kind of article already :)strafejumper - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - link
lot of places just focus on 800 and 1000 watt psu'si'm looking at the conclusion page and it says 350, 380, 385 !!!
i don't upgrade everytime something new comes out so these power supplies are still very usable for me and im glad they get some attention.