Power Supplies
By
Siggy Moersch,
published on February 28, 2006
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: diy, hd, htpc, extravaganza, part2
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: diy, hd, htpc, extravaganza, part2
Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Asus A8N-VM CSM: Built-in TV support
- 3. Asus A8N-VM CSM, Continued
- 4. Biostar TForce 6100-939: No TV onboard
- 5. Gigabyte GA-8I945GMF: No TV either
- 6. Gigabyte GA-K8N51PVMT-9: HDTV-Support
- 7. Gigabyte GA-K8N51PVMT-9, Continued
- 8. Aopen I915Gmm-HFS: Premium Pentium M Mobo
- 9. Foxconn 865M01-G-6LS: Socket 478 Lives On!
15. Power Supplies

When it comes to power supplies, you can choose between silent or passively cooled models.
Antec SmartPower SP-500

This supply has its good qualities, especially its cable management capabilities, which is extremely important in smaller PC cases. Its modular output block enables you to eliminate unnecessary cables altogether. This not only makes installation easier, but also has a very positive impact on airflow inside your HTPC case.
| Antec SmartPower SP-500P | |
|---|---|
| Internet | Antec |
| Pricing | $65 |
| Standard | ATX 2.0 |
| Output | Maximum power rating: 500 Watts |
| Special features | Modular cabling |

Does a hologram make a PSU harder to counterfeit?

Antec PSU modular cable plugs
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