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Antec TruePower Quattro 850W
Installation
The installation for the Antec TruePower Quattro is the exact same as all other power supplies. First, mounting, simple place the unit in place and attach to case with the four screws on the back of the case. Once mounted in place you are going to have to start plugging everything in. As this is normally a small burden because you have a plethora of wires, Antec has relieved you of this burden by making the Antec TruePower Quattro a modular power supply.
Connecting the power to all of the components has never been as easy. With the choice of which wires I want to use, saved me from having several unused cables in my case that I had to find someway of hiding. The modular sockets on the back of the power supply are labeled and color coded to provide an easier way of connecting everything.
Testing:
The test system being used is:
Motherboard: |
Asus M3N-HT Deluxe |
Processor: |
AMD Phenom 9950 |
Graphics: |
Palit NVidia 280GTX |
Ram: |
4GB Kingston HyperX DDR2-1066 |
Hard Drive: |
2x 320GB Seagate Hard Drive (Raid 0) |
Optical Drive: |
Samsung WriteMaster DVD Burner |
Power Supply Unit: |
Antec TruePower Quattro 850 Watt |
Operating System: |
Microsoft Windows Vista x86 Ultimate |
Because we are testing this power supply with an Asus motherboard, we were able to use Asus Probe II to get the voltages while booted in windows. We also used a Multi-meter to get a 'second opinion' on the voltages being supplied. See below for the testing results:
As the results weren't as close to the actual value as I would have wished, they are still within the acceptable range stated by ATX Regulations. Stated is that all voltages must be within 5% of the target value, so the 12V can technically be 11.4V - 12.6V, 5V is 4.75V - 5.25V, and 3V is 3.14V - 3.46V. A general rule of thumb that I have, is if the voltage is plus or minus 1% then it is a good power supply, 2-4% its acceptable, 5% or higher is trash. Following my rule of thumb, this power supply is a decent power supply, as it is right on the edge of 1%. I would also have to say that the power supply is extremely stable, after monitoring the voltages for over 30 minutes (while computer was in use) the voltages never changed, stayed solid the entire time.
Conclusion:
Voltage output and stability are the two factors that you really need to take into account. As both have a dramatic effect over the lifetime of your components. You want to have a power supply that is closest to the rated voltages, because that is what the components were made to operate at. And you don't have to have a power supply that the voltages fluctuate up and down, as that will put strain on the particular component. Antec used Industrial grade components to help provide stable output and protection against power and voltage surges.
If you are looking for an amazing power supply, then you don't have to look much longer. The Antec TruePower Quattro is just that, an amazing power supply. Providing 850 Watts of power, this power house of energy can power pretty much take anything you can throw at it. Providing four separate rails of 12V power, it remains to be quite stable and reliable.
Being priced at $249.99, this will definitely put a dent in your wallet, but if you are looking for a good reliable power supply than its worth it. As you can see in our REALTIME PRICING below you can pickup the Antec 850 TruePower Quattro for considerably less which makes this power supply a sure win for your next rig.
