After putting the putting the Antec True Power Quattro 850 watt power supply through our series of tests I can safely say that it can handle any thing we tossed at it.  The power supply is extremely well built  and carries a 3-ywar warranty. I have to say that we were initially concerned that the power supply only had a single 80mm fan but it was very evident during our tests that the single fan did it's job very well as we were able to feel warm air being blown out the rear of the supply.

TruePower Quattro is the most efficient power supply to date in Antec's successful TruePower line due to Active Power Clamping technology. The active clamp forward converter allows the use of smaller components, reducing the overall size of the PSU to further conserve energy.

The environmentally friendly unit is 80PLUS(R) certified, operating at up to 85% efficiency rates to deliver continuous full-rated power while guaranteeing a high level of performance. In addition, Active Power Factor Correction helps to reduce electrical waste for effective energy use. The PSU is fitted with heavy-duty protection circuitry to prevent damage resulting from short circuits, over voltages, under voltages and over current to keep systems running safely and smoothly.

TruePower Quattro is available in two models: 850 Watts and 1000 Watts, making it Antec's highest wattage power supply. To provide an increase in stability, the power supply comes equipped with four +12V rails for equal distribution of power throughout for the system. Universal Input automatically adjusts for 100V to 240V power grids, and Quattro is designed to support EPS12V v2.91 and ATX12V systems.

With a price tag of about $170 some dollars + or - a few either way this puts it approximately in the same price range as most 1KW power supplies but the one thing a large number of the other supplies can't say they have is the backing and support of Antec Computer and that can be priceless when your talk about product value.

So the big question is would I plop my own personal money down to purchase one of this power supplies. Absolutely! It passes my four rule test to enter my personal computer. 

#1 - It looks cool as hell with the dual racing stripes on the case.

#2 - It has more than enough power to operate all of my goodies

#3 - It has ample connectors for all the things I will be connecting.

#4 - It doesn't break the bank to to purchase it.

If you need a power supply add this one to the top of your A-List, and you won't be sorry.

 

 

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