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The Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 850W is an attractively finished power supply, with a smooth clean paint finish on all corners. It is a simple, subtle design finished in plain dark colours with the model name on the sides in bright lettering.
The power supply measures 150mm x 180 mm x 86 mm. We wouldn't say the surface was quite as resilient to damage as the Enermax Platimax power supplies which we have reviewed recently, but it is quite difficult to scratch.
The large 135mm fan is a ‘Silent Hydraulic Bearing' design which is rated to generate very low levels of noise in the automatic profile setting. We like the appearance of the accented grey inner shield area, surrounding the fan. Cooler Master have placed a logo right in the center of the fan area.
The rear of the power supply has honeycomb vents for maximum airflow. At the left is a power connector and switch.
The modular panel is cleanly arranged, colour coded and labeled. This ensures that the installation phase is straightforward, even for an inexperienced system builder.
| Cooler Master 850W Silent Pro Hybrid Power Supply | ||||||
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DC Output
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+3.3V
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+5V
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+12V
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-12V
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+5Vsb |
+7V
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Max Output
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22A
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25A
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70A
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0.3A
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3A |
1.8A
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| Total Power | 150W | 840W | 3.6W | 15W | 12.6W | |
| 850W | ||||||
Cooler Master have included a dedicated +7V rail which can offer up to 1.8A to handle two external fans. We think this is the first time this has even been included within a power supply. The +12V rail can handle up to 70A, which is going to accommodate a high powered gaming system with multiple graphics cards.
Quick question.
What on earth is up with the pricing on power supplies lately? £200+ for a 850W unit? companies need to realise that most people cant afford this.
I love Cooler Master. This is too rich for my blood. id aim for a bronze unit, those gold and platinum rated models are just way out of my price point.
The fan controller idea is interesting, but many people who want this kind of power supply will either already have one, or wont want it. paying extra for something they dont need IMO isn’t such a good move. it might work well in PR releases f or Coolermaster to say ‘first 7V etc!’ but the audience this is targeting might not appreciate the forced purchase at extra cost.