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| Nexus NX-4090 400watt PSU |
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| Written by Mikhail Ivanenkov | |
| Monday, 18 June 2007 | |
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With the current state of the market picking out a power supply is like picking out a video card; too many options and no single clear choice. Not long ago there was a high demand for bigger and better cooling methods at the cost of noise, all in the name of overclocking. Once the majority of enthusiasts satisfied their hunger for multi-GHz systems they quickly realized their screaming fast computers were literally screaming, so a new trend evolved: the quiet PC. There are countless ways of building a such a box, from sound dampening to liquid cooling to cases acting like giant heatsinks (Zalman's TNN 500A comes to mind) and we're here to evaluate one such component: a "silent" PSU.
The NX-4090 400watter comes in a nice retail cube box with a handle. Inside you'll find the supply and a power cord, though no screws for installation. The unit is fairly heavy as far as PSUs go (generally a good indicator of quality components). It's painted black and has only one fan: a 120mm bright orange blower undoubtedly inspired by the Thermaltake of old. The blowhole serves as the only major intake for the PSU. The grill is secured underneath the top plate which is good news if you're trying to insert the PSU from the rear of a case with limited clearance. The majority of the rear is comprised of a honeycomb vent; this design is sturdier than typical circular vents and Nexus claims it to be more airflow efficient. Also around back is the plug, on/off switch and 115v/230v switch. The NX-4090 casing is held together by 4 screws up top and a fifth one on the side; there's no "void warranty if removed" sticker covering the two halves so if you're feeling adventurous have at it (just don't blame us if you fry yourself).
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