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The Enermax Modu 82+ II 525W supply with the latest ErP Lot 6 update has certainly proved to excel right across our array of testing today.
The efficiency levels are class leading for a 80 Plus Bronze certified supply, maintaining efficiency between 85% and 89% across the full gamut of output. Cross loading results were excellent and again, some of the most impressive we have seen to date. Ripple suppression point to good internal design, translating to high levels of system stability under tricky power situations.
Aesthetically, we like the design, both inside and out. The supply is nicely finished and internally it is a clean, efficient design. The fan is another highlight as it provides excellent airflow without generating much noise at all. This would be a perfect powersupply for a media center as it exceeds all the necessary criteria.
As with many Enermax products, the only downside appears to be the price point, which has been indicated to be £99 inc vat when it reaches the UK in March of this year. When you can spend the same amount of money to get the Antec High Current Gamer 900W it becomes very much a personal buying decision. Both are 80 Plus Bronze Certified and the Antec product offers almost 400W more power headroom. The Enermax supply is quieter however and has a more efficient standby state.
The Enermax Modu 82+ II 525W power supply has impressed us greatly. It is perfectly suited as a highly optimised supply for a demanding enthusiast media center, and we are hard pressed to think of a better choice in this situation for under £100. We recorded no power drain with a compliant MSI motherboard in standby mode. Many people are becoming more energy conscious as electricity bills and overall lifestyle costs increase in 2011 and this could very well be a primary selling point.
KitGuru says: A quality design both in and out and one for the energy aware consumer in 2011. Ideal for a media center.
Fantastic product. Only gripe for me is the price. I understand if it was gold certified, but seems a bit steep for bronze. even with the new standby power saving mode.
I have the older version of this supply and it has been a great workhorse for me. I have actually built a crossfire system around it with two 5770s and it was great.
Its always good to see companies focusing on power consumption, its very important. Well it is for me anyway.
Enermax are one of the few companies who design their own power supplies AND build them. for this alone I give them a lot of credit. I know many people prefer Antec or Corsair, but I always buy Enermax. never had any problems or failures.
Very nice indeed, bit expensive though for the output.
I like enermax power supplies, but im not sure 525w is offering much futureproofing. id aim for high quality 850w this time minimum.
@ Seth. I think people get caught up with wattage output figures. unless you want to run multiple GFX there is no need for anything more, this will handle even a GTX580 and high end CPU without a problem. Worth thinking about !
Education on the new energy standards, thanks. Shame they couldnt get this rated at silver 80 plus, but its pretty close.