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The 120mm Enermax branded fan (EB122512H) is controlled to rotate between 450 rpm and 2,000 rpm depending on the ambient temperatures. It is a 9 blade design and incorporates dual ball bearing and is rated for 0.30A at 12V.
The fan opening is contoured around all edges to help move the airflow into the fan and to reduce any turbulence. This is a patented AirGuard aerodynamic design.
The overall internal layout and design is first class, much as we would expect from Enermax.
The main capacitors on the primary side are Matsushita (Panasonic) and are rated for 180uF, 400V and 85c. At the right of the choke is the main bridge rectifier. Secondary capacitors are Nippon Chemi-Con rated to 105c. The cables are nicely sleeved into the chassis to protect against fraying.
Enermax have wrapped some of the capacitors in protective sleeving to insulate them from the soldered traces on the back of the AC input PCB.
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.