Tom's Hardware > All Reviews > Components > Cooling > No More Cable Clutter: Antec Neopower 480

Technical Data

07:00 - Tuesday 20 July 2004 by Siggy Moersch

Product	Antec NeoPower
Safety norms	active PFC, CE, FCC, EN61000-3-2
Overall performance	480 Watts max
Protection mechanisms	Over Current, Over Voltage, Over Power, Under Voltage, Short Circuit
Weight	1.9 kg
Fan	1x 120mm, temperature-controlled
Connectors	1 x ATX, 1x 12 Volt, 1x FAN, 4x output
Cable	1x motherboard ATX/WTX, 1 x 12V, 3x cables for peripheral devices, 1x cable for disk drives, 1x cable for S-ATA drives
Output Connectors
+ 3.3V	30A
+ 5V	38A
+ 12V	18A + 15A
- 5V	0.3A
- 12V	1.0A
+ 5Vsb	2.0A

The Bottom Line

Hopefully, Antec's cable management will pave the way for other, similarly clever solutions down the road. The Neopower 480, which can be used universally, ensures that there is less cable clutter inside the case because peripheral connectors can be hooked up separately. Even PCI Express is factored in. Cables that you don't need are not connected to the power supply in the first place. The Neopower boasts two separate +12 Volt rails to ensure a reliable power supply. Also, there are numerous additional safety switch circuits that are included to prevent power fluctuations and overloading.