NorthQ Giant Reactor 1kw ATX PSU
Specifications
Published: 22nd February 2007 | Source: Komplett | Price: |
The following infomation has been taken directly from NorthQ's website:
| Need Power? The latest PSU from NorthQ will provide it. The NorthQ Giant Reactor PSU delivers enough power for even the most demanding systems. Supplying an incredible 1000W while still remaining low noise, the Giant Reactor delivers extreme performance without compromise This extreme performance enables you to use the best components available in the market today, with the 2 massive +12v rails with 35A each, the NorthQ Giant Reactor gives you the maximum performance when using SLi or Crossfire setups. |
| Specifications: +3.3v : 25A +5v : 30A +12v1 : 35A +12v2 : 35A -5v : - -12v : 0.3A +5Vsb : 3A +3.3V and +5V combined load shall not exceed 200W - Over Power/Voltage/Current/Temperature Protection - Short Circuit Protection This specifications is due to EPS 12v regulation and can be used for any desktop or server configuration. Noise Level: 12 - 17dB at load up to 400Watt 17 - 25dB at load between 400 - 800Watt +25dB at 1000Watt load Cable configuration: 1 x 24/20pin ATX cable 1 x 8pin detachable motherboard extension cable (4pin+4pin) 4 x 6pin PCi-express cable (Quad SLi capability) 8 x S-ATA plug on 2 cables (4 on each cable) 8 x Molex plug on 2 cables (4 on each cable) 1 x Floppy plug on 1 cable (1 on molex rail) Total of 8 cables from Power Supply Key info: Extreme EPS12V 1000Watt PSU Active PFC 24-pin ATX extension (backward compatible with 20pin) 135mm fan installed Fan speed control function inside Full cable sleeving and black connectors 8 * S-ATA lines 4 * 75Watt PCI-Express line for Quad SLi Black coated case and blackFAN grill Lifetime: 100,000 hours at 25° Dimension:150*86*160mm(W*H*L) |
Being a 1kw PSU, I was surprised to see that NorthQ didn't opt for more than two +12v rails. However, with each rail rated at an impressive 35a, this should work out pretty well for people using the latest power hungry graphics cards.
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Bit out of order rating an 850w as a 1kw
Bit out of order rating an 850w as a 1kw
sneaky
do we really need that much power tho
i am chugging along with 580w
do we really need that much power tho
i am chugging along with 580w
Ripped 'em a new one 
But, it really is pretty poor form...Admittedly it's cheaper than other 1000 watters out there, but c'mon. Imagine how saggy the volts would be if you could get 1000W out of it. 
But, it really is pretty poor form...Admittedly it's cheaper than other 1000 watters out there, but c'mon. Imagine how saggy the volts would be if you could get 1000W out of it. No one will ver buy from them now!
Very nice review but what the hell where they thinking?
Very nice review but what the hell where they thinking?
It`s a re-badge, I think that`s what it comes down to. As opposed to the regular `user` rating it @ an optimum 850w, they`ve chosen to label it as a "meh, we got 1kw out of it in the labs, 1kw will do".
I`d rate it as 0W tho coz u were lucky to have a spare kettle lead.
I`d rate it as 0W tho coz u were lucky to have a spare kettle lead.
Very shady this company is... I don't mind them rebadging, that's just good marketing really as it is a good PSU, just not as what it's advertised to be. The problem here is that they've stuck it with a higher price tag with the claim of it being a 1kw supply which makes the other 800+w supplies a better choice for the money.
Good review XMS, always nice to uncover the truth
Good review XMS, always nice to uncover the truth
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