Akasa Powerpax 400W
Darien Graham-Smith
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Jun 2, 2008 11:59 AM
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Akasa | http://www.akasa.com.tw
RRP: $100 (time of review)
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A lightweight and cost efficient power supply.
The most lightweight power supply we looked at was the Akasa PowerPax 400W, a $100 unit that offers two independent +12V rails, rated at 13A and 14A. In our tests, it achieved exactly 80.6% efficiency, a decent score, but the lowest in this esteemed company.
That power rating of 400W is a little on the low side these days, too, because some modern computers can draw that much even when idle, and running a power supply at full capacity reduces efficiency and reliability. Under 100% load, the Akasa heated up to 38°C, making it this month’s warmest contender.
The one-year warranty is unusually short, too, but it’s reasonably good value, costing less per watt than any of its rivals.
This article appeared in the
June, 2008 issue of PC Authority.