Enermax Triathlor FC 700w Review

1. Introduction2. Enermax Triathlor FC 700w (Bundle & Cables)3. Enermax Triathlor FC 700w (External)4. Enermax Triathlor FC 700w (Internal)5. Enermax Triathlor FC 700w (Super High Res Gallery)6. Testing Methodology & Results7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

The Enermax Triathlor FC 700w is a very capable power supply which the company have released at an extremely competitive price point.

Enermax have a very good track history of releasing quality power supplies normally in the higher end of the market. The release of a new price conscious 80 Plus Bronze modular unit will surely attract the attention of a wide audience of enthusiast user.

Aesthetically, the Triathlor FC 700w is very nicely constructed with deep paint which proves resistant to rough handling. The colour coded modular connectors are well designed and intuitive for inexperienced users. While this isn't a ‘pure' modular design, the hardwired cables are necessary for an enthusiast system build so it isn't really such a negative point.

Technically the Enermax Triathlor FC 700w is a great little power supply, strong in all areas. Load regulation is excellent and it coped with our intensive cross loading test without a hiccup. Efficiency is excellent for an 80 Plus Bronze unit and ripple suppression is also well within the rated industry parameters.

The large 120mm fan hardly spins at all under 50% load, meaning for most people this unit will be almost silent. In the last 20% of load the fan spins harder to compensate for a rise in ambient temperature, but it is still reasonably quiet to all but the most sensitive of ears.

This power supply can be bought from SCAN in the United Kingdom for £79.99 inc vat. At this price it really is difficult to fault, If I was picking holes I could say that the primary capacitor is only 85c rated, but all the capacitors in this unit are high grade Japanese made, so quality should not be a concern long term.

The Enermax Triathlor FC 700w is ideal for all but the most demanding Crossfire or SLI gaming systems. It is true that some power supplies in this price sector are 80 Plus Gold certified, although the Triathlor FC 700w is an extremely well balanced unit with no discernible weaknesses or compromises in construction quality.

Pros:

• excellent load regulation.
• good efficiency
• modular design.
• good ripple suppression.
• quiet in operation.

Cons:

• A lot of competition at this price.

Kitguru says: An excellent unit from Enermax, and at great price too.

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