When it comes to building a new PC, goldshell Miners be it for a server, media center or gaming machine, the power supply is often overlooked, especially with the multitude of more exotic components to consider (graphics, processor, mainboard etc.). However, as it powers everything in your new machine, a stable and competent powers supply is essential and can determine the stability and life of a system.
Many lower range cases come with power supplies included, however although these may be sufficient for low specification PCs, a better power supply should be found for anything else, especially if you are likely to be running high spec graphics cards.
At the top of the range of Antec’s power supplies comes the Antec Signature 850. It boasts features that are not generally available in a consumer power supply and are only saved for the best. The Signature 850 features DC to DC voltage regulator modules which ensures greater system Antec Signature 850 2stability, and an 80mm Pulse .
Width Modulation (PWM) fan which can run up to 50% quieter than standard fans. The Signature 850 has also passed 80 PLUS® Bronze certification, a rare distinction in energy efficiency attained by very few other power supplies, which provides greater than 82% efficiency and above at all loads.
As the name suggests the Antec Signature 850 is rated to 850W and is also Nvidia SLI-Ready Certified, making it ideal for the lastest power hungry graphics cards. The box is well finished in a black gloss with a simple ANTEC badge fixed to the top surface.
Antec has provided a hybrid advanced cable management system, which effectively means that the main cables required are hard wired for better power transfer, including most peripheral cables, and there is the option to add further cables on the additional 12V rails to power Triple and Quad graphic card configurations.
Antec Signature 850 3The main thing that you will notice about the Antec Signature 850 power supply is the weight, it really weighs a lot. Due to the heavier duty components and heat sinks, the power supply weighs in at 2.78 kg. The power supply is designed with high quality Japanese fan and capacitors to ensure long-term reliability and the circuitry .
controlling the power supply is set on two separate circuit boards orientated to face each other with a large channel through the center for improved airflow, meaning that only one 80mm cooling fan is required. The PSU fan features Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) for whisper-quiet operation. The