Antec Phantom 500w Silent PSU
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Published: 11th August 2006 | Source: Antec | Price: |
Having tested quite a few power supplies here at OC3D, I thought that I'd seen every imaginable style. However, the Antec Phantom is very different to the usual 'black box' or 'blinged-out' affair...
To put it in simple terms, the Phantom is basically one large aluminium heatsink. The fins on the top and bottom of the unit allow for maximum heat dissipation, thus reducing the need for a high-powered fan. The back of the unit has a meshed grill that allows for hot air to be expelled out of your case when the fan is activated.
You will also notice that the Phantom 500w does not have a voltage selection switch. This is because the unit is able to detect the input voltage automatically and switch accordingly.
You will also notice that the Phantom 500w does not have a voltage selection switch. This is because the unit is able to detect the input voltage automatically and switch accordingly.
The front of the Phantom is quite different to your usual power supply. Rather than opting for a boring metal fan grill, Antec have molded a very tasty looking plastic fascia to give the unit a bit of an 'mean' look.
Looking around the side of the unit we can see a small air ventilation grill which assists in providing fresh air to some of the hotter components contained inside. Fins also stretch the length of the unit, but seem to be for visual effect more than anything else.
Looking around the side of the unit we can see a small air ventilation grill which assists in providing fresh air to some of the hotter components contained inside. Fins also stretch the length of the unit, but seem to be for visual effect more than anything else.
Other features of the unit include the ability to set what temperature the internal 80mm fan is activated at (40-55°C) by means of a 3-way switch.
Antec have also included a very cool looking light strip that is illuminated when the unit is switched on. This is especially handy, as when the fan is not activated on the unit, it is impossible to know that the unit is switched on.
Antec have also included a very cool looking light strip that is illuminated when the unit is switched on. This is especially handy, as when the fan is not activated on the unit, it is impossible to know that the unit is switched on.
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Originally Posted by name='"XMS"'
Quiet as a dead mouse
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Nice review - would be a great one for a media PC
Nice little PSU for those who really value silence. Very neat looking little unit
Nice review but i wouldn't consider getting one
Yeah its a good looking unit with some good features. Out of all the PSU's i;ve tested so far, this would have to be the best for a silent PC build.
If anybody wants to see any other silent PSU's tested, let me know
If anybody wants to see any other silent PSU's tested, let me know
how about a tagan 580w review? looking at one for my build
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Originally Posted by name='XMS'
If anybody wants to see any other silent PSU's tested, let me know
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Antec True Power 2.0 550W for my lil upgrade project
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