Tom's Hardware > All Reviews > Components > Cooling > 450 Watts For Real Men: Cooler Master Real Power RS-450-ACLY

Conclusion

07:00 - Monday 30 August 2004 by Siggy Moersch

The idea of a performance display is nice, but it's also a superfluous gimmick because it's impossible (even during daylight) to read the analog needle properly. Boasting 80 cm, the cables in the Real Power power supply get the job done, even for a big tower chassis. The new-ish Molex connectors for hard drives or optical drives may not be all that new, but can be found in a power supply for the first time. The 120 mm fan, which glows in the dark quite nicely, boasts a noise level of just 25 dB (A), according to the manufacturer, meaning it is virtually silent.

Technical Data

Cooler Master Real Power 480 Watts
Safety norms	active PFC, CE, TÜV, CNS, cUL, Nemko
Overall performance	maximum 480 Watts
Protection mechanisms	OVP, OCP, OTP, OLP, Short Protection
Max. Power load for exit ports	+ 3.3 V @30 A + 5 V @35 A + 12 V @18A (1) + 12 V @16A (2) - 12 V @1.0 A + 5 Vsb @2.5 A
Fan	1x 120mm, temperature regulated + illuminated
Connectors, Motherboard	1x 24-pin, 1x 12V
Cable adapter	1x 24 on 20-pin (Motherboard)
Connectors, drives	7x peripheral connectors, 7x peripheral plugs 3.5 inches, 2x Serial-ATA
Other	Display for wattage
Internet	coolermaster.com