<![CDATA[News Tom's Hardware UK - Components - Power Supplies]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk en 10 Sun, 27 May 2012 08:40:49 +0200 <![CDATA[News Tom's Hardware UK - Components - Power Supplies]]> http://m.bestofmedia.com/i/bestofmicro/design/groupe/logo_toms_uk.jpg http://www.tomshardware.co.uk <![CDATA[54 Million Enthusiast and Performance PC Gamers Globally]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/jpr-pc-gamers-numbers-pc-gaming-dead,news-38483.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/jpr-pc-gamers-numbers-pc-gaming-dead,news-38483.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Fri, 04 May 2012 20:02:00 CEST PC gaming isn't dead. ]]> <![CDATA[Tom's Hardware Benchmark Charts and Database Updated]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/benchmarks-database-chart-update-hardware,news-38114.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/benchmarks-database-chart-update-hardware,news-38114.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:10:00 CEST We have all the numbers you crave.]]> <![CDATA[Antec Announces High Current Pro Platinum 1000 Watt PSU]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/HCP-1000-PSU-1000W-Platinum-80Plus,news-38100.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/HCP-1000-PSU-1000W-Platinum-80Plus,news-38100.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:10:00 CET Antec has added a new addition to its HCP series, the High Current Pro Platinum 1000 Watt PSU, which features 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency and full modularity ]]> <![CDATA[Scientists at Sandia Create Self-Monitoring Smart Outlet]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/smart-outlet-power-supply-green-tech,news-37994.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/smart-outlet-power-supply-green-tech,news-37994.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:10:00 CET Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories claim to have developed the prototype of a smart outlet that can independently measure, monitor and control electrical loads. ]]> <![CDATA[Raidmax Introduces Efficient 600W PSU]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/raidmax-psu-atx-power-supply-600w,news-37953.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/raidmax-psu-atx-power-supply-600w,news-37953.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:40:00 CET Raidmax, also known as a computer chassis provider, has begun selling a new 600 Watt PSU. ]]> <![CDATA[Antec Launches EarthWatts Platinum PSU Series]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Antec-EarthWatts-Platinum-PSU-80PLUS,news-37855.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Antec-EarthWatts-Platinum-PSU-80PLUS,news-37855.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:10:00 CET Antec has launched a revised version of its EarthWatts PSU Series with the 80Plus Platinum certified tag. ]]> <![CDATA[Corsair Offers Individual-Sleeved PSU Modular Cable Kits]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Corsair-PSU-Modular-Cables-Sleeved-Cables-power-supply,news-37633.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Corsair-PSU-Modular-Cables-Sleeved-Cables-power-supply,news-37633.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:10:00 CET Corsair quietly released its new individually sleeved modular cables for select Corsair PSU via a Facebook posting.]]> <![CDATA[Tom's Hardware Benchmark Charts and Database Updated]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/toms-hardware-benchmarks-comparison-charts-graphs,news-37452.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/toms-hardware-benchmarks-comparison-charts-graphs,news-37452.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:20:00 CET Another month has gone by and our hard-working team has made numerous new updates to our hardware testing charts. Peep all the new additions at the links inside!]]> <![CDATA[IP Company Goes After Power Management in Smartphones]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/patent-motorola-lg-samsung-smartphone,news-37450.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/patent-motorola-lg-samsung-smartphone,news-37450.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:10:00 CET St. Clair Intellectual Properties, a company with a history of suing mobile phone vendors over patents, has expanded a patent infringement lawsuit that has targeted Apple, RIM and HTC to LG, Motorola Mobility and Samsung. ]]> <![CDATA[IBM Predicts That Someday Movements Will Power Gadgets]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/ibm-forecast-next-5-in-5-technology-future,news-37358.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/ibm-forecast-next-5-in-5-technology-future,news-37358.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:10:00 CET IBM has released its annual IBM Next 5 in 5 list, which describes five technology visions likely to become reality within five years.]]> <![CDATA[The Reason Why Apple Uses Integrated Battery Designs ]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/apple-battery-patent-ipad-iphone,news-37198.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/apple-battery-patent-ipad-iphone,news-37198.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:10:00 CET If we believe the vision for Apple expressed by Steve Jobs, it's all about technology leading to the experience. ]]> <![CDATA[IBM Files Patent for Putting Fire Extinguisher in a Computer]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/ibm-patent-blade-server-fire-suppressant,news-37132.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/ibm-patent-blade-server-fire-suppressant,news-37132.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:10:00 CET We're not exactly sure how often a true and dangerous fire develops within a computer case. However, just in case (Ed. note: hah), IBM has invented a fire-suppression system that will conveniently and automatically extinguish flames inside your computer.]]> <![CDATA[Can Microsoft Patent a Wind-Powered Data Center?]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/microsoft-patent-uspto-wind-data-center,news-37075.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/microsoft-patent-uspto-wind-data-center,news-37075.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:10:00 CET Once in a while, I stumble across a granted patent or a patent application that makes me wonder whether it is a serious filing or just a submission that tests the USPTO's willingness to grant a patent to something as trivial as a pound of sugar. ]]> <![CDATA[XFX adds 1,000+ Watt PSUs to Its ProSeries]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/XFX-ProSeries-Power-Supply-psu,news-37003.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/XFX-ProSeries-Power-Supply-psu,news-37003.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:10:00 CET XFX has added three new power supplies to its ProSeries line, which was first introduced over a year ago. The ProSeries 1050W and 1250W offer an 80Plus Gold rating, while the 1000W is 80Plus Platinum rated.]]> <![CDATA[OCZ reveals the PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III Series PSUs]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/OCZ-PSU-PC-Power-Cooling-power-supply,news-36999.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/OCZ-PSU-PC-Power-Cooling-power-supply,news-36999.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:10:00 CET OCZ has released the new Silencer Mk III series power supplies from its subsidiary PC Power & Cooling. the new Silencer Mk III builds upon the tradition of the Silencer series offered by OCZ Technology]]> <![CDATA[Cooler Master Reveals the Silent Pro Hybrid Series PSUs]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Silent-Pro-Hybrid-Power-Supply,news-36623.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Silent-Pro-Hybrid-Power-Supply,news-36623.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:10:00 CEST Cooler Master has revealed its new line of power supplies, the Silent Pro Hybrid series, which is fully modular and comes with a fan controller for the PSU and up to three system fans.]]> <![CDATA[Apple Files Patent to Make a Zero-Power PSU]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/apple-psu-patent-zero-power,news-36412.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/apple-psu-patent-zero-power,news-36412.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:10:00 CEST Is this an obvious way to improve PSUs? ]]> <![CDATA[Seasonic's New Power Supply Lineup for Sept.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/seasonic-psu-gold-platinum-fanless,news-35744.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/seasonic-psu-gold-platinum-fanless,news-35744.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:30:00 CEST More power to Seasonic this fall.]]> <![CDATA[Enermax Shows 80 Plus Platinum 'Platimax' PSUs]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/enermax-platimax-psu-80-plus-platinum,news-35720.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/enermax-platimax-psu-80-plus-platinum,news-35720.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:00:00 CEST 1200 W enough for you?]]> <![CDATA[Samsung Working on Solar-Powered Netbook?]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/solar-power-NC215S-netbook-Africa-Lee-Kun-hee,news-35573.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/solar-power-NC215S-netbook-Africa-Lee-Kun-hee,news-35573.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:20:00 CEST Samsung revealed a solar-powered netbook during the Africa Regional Forum in Nairobi.]]> <![CDATA[IBM and Samsung In Huge Patent Deal]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/samsung-ibm-patent,news-34962.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/samsung-ibm-patent,news-34962.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:50:00 CET IBM and Samsung have agreed on a patent cross-licensing deal under which the companies are licensing their "respective" patent portfolios to each other. ]]> <![CDATA[CoolIT Teaming with Corsair on New Technology]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Corsair-Link-CoolIT-Hydro-Series-H60-Dominator-GT-Airflow-Pro,news-34798.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Corsair-Link-CoolIT-Hydro-Series-H60-Dominator-GT-Airflow-Pro,news-34798.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:50:00 CET CoolIT's partnership with Corsair gives total control over the PC.]]> <![CDATA[Airplane Cargo Holds Can Be Too Hot for Li-Ion]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/airplane-lithium-ion-li-ion-batteries,news-34707.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/airplane-lithium-ion-li-ion-batteries,news-34707.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:50:00 CET Could this limit what you take with you on holidays?]]> <![CDATA[Updated: Tom's Hardware December 2010 Charts]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/toms-hardware-charts-december-2010,news-34619.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/toms-hardware-charts-december-2010,news-34619.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:50:00 CET During the course of 2010, we've updated our Charts section several times to bring existing categories up to date and add a number of others. Check out the CPUs, coolers, PSUs, USB thumb drives, SSDs, and NAS appliances we've added.]]> <![CDATA[Gigabyte Overclocking Finals: Specs and Numbers]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gigabyte-go-oc-overclocking-comepetition-core-i7,news-34309.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gigabyte-go-oc-overclocking-comepetition-core-i7,news-34309.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:20:01 CEST Tomorrow, Gigabyte will crown a worldwide overclocking king for 2010. Here's how the company will choose the winner.]]> <![CDATA[Updated: Tom's Hardware 2010 Charts]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/toms-hardware-charts-2010,news-34298.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/toms-hardware-charts-2010,news-34298.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:20:00 CEST During the course of 2010, we've updated our Charts section several times to bring existing categories up to date and add a number of others. Check out the CPUs, coolers, graphics cards, USB thumb drives, SSDs, hard drives, and NAS appliances we've added.]]> <![CDATA[Power Strip is Waterproof, Won't Electrocute You]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/waterproop-wet-circuits-power-strip,news-33830.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/waterproop-wet-circuits-power-strip,news-33830.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:40:00 CEST Just what I needed for my yacht.]]> <![CDATA[OCZ's Fatal1ty Modular PSU Does 750W]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Fatal1ty-PSU-Power-Supply-Watts,news-33497.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Fatal1ty-PSU-Power-Supply-Watts,news-33497.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Wed, 19 May 2010 00:41:01 CEST OCZ's latest Fatal1ty-branded PSU cranks up to 750 watts and offers modular cabling.]]> <![CDATA[Turn a Laptop Adapter into a Powerstrip for $15]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Elecom-Adapter-Laptop-Charger-Adapter,news-33296.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Elecom-Adapter-Laptop-Charger-Adapter,news-33296.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:10:00 CEST There's nothing worse than watching your battery slowly drain itself while you wait for someone, anyone, to leave so you can steal the outlet they're hogging.]]> <![CDATA[Watch the ASUS ROG OC Competition Live!]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/asus-republic-of-gamers-overclocking,news-33210.html#xtor=RSS-14116 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/asus-republic-of-gamers-overclocking,news-33210.html#xtor=RSS-14116 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:20:00 CEST LN2 makes an appearance again!]]>