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We didn't know what to expect when we received this latest HM Series 650W power supply from ADATA. They aren't a company we would normally associate with producing a high quality power supply.
Initial impressions out of the box were positive, the subdued appearance ensures the supply will fit well inside a good cross section of systems. Anti scratch paintwork helps to maintain the good looks over many rebuilds. The modular cabling is very well presented, with colour coded ports, all clearly labeled underneath, and a high quality felt pouch for storing the unused cables. A non modular design causes substantially more cable routing work for the end user, especially if the system is exposed with a side window panel.
Technically, there really is little to fault with the ADATA HM Series 650W power supply. Load regulation shows a healthy Channel Well design and it managed to cope with our Cross Loading stress tests. Efficiency results confirm strong 80 Plus Bronze certification and the ripple results are positive, and well within the rated parameters.
The choice of high quality Yate Loon D14BH-12 fan ensures that the components are well cooled, even in less than ideal conditions. It isn't the quietest supply we have tested, but it won't be intrusive under normal operating conditions.
Pros:
- good efficency for 80 Plus Bronze
- great paintwork
- attractive, understated design
- internal components are high quality
- modular cabling
- we like the storage pouch
cons:
- not the quietest under high sustained load
KitGuru says: An excellent all round modular power supply at a very modest price. Only £75 in the UK.
Channel well have made some decent designs over the years. This looks to be very good value. id buy it, especially as its modular.
I like the paintwork. My last power supply had a black finish which stratched even putting it in ! more companies need to spend more time with this.
Excellent, there is a severe shortage of good modular power supplies in this price range. I thought everyone was doing away with it. I hate all the cabling as I never have more than one video card and a single hard drive.
Looks like a bit of a bargain considering the stuff you get with it. The corsair TX are good too, but I noticed they arent modular which is a bit of a downside for me.
Seems they thought this one out, nice to see such a budget supply coming with a pouch for storage too. wasnt expecting that as you normally only see that on expensive ones.
I think it just proves that most of these manufacturers are using the same companies, such as channel well, seasonic etc. I think enermax are one of the few to make their own from the ground up
were can you buy them for £75?