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Antec TruePower Quattro 1200W Power Supply Review


by Grace - 16th February 2010
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Antec TruePower Quattro 1200W Power Supply - Introduction


Antec are one of the most well-known chassis and power supply manufacturers, especially among enthusiasts. We have reviewed several of their products in the past and found them to have very high standards of quality with class leading performance; justifying the company’s good name among the power users.

Today we will have a look at their new flagship model in the TruePower Quattro series, the Quattro 1200W. Antec claims that their latest Quattro model offers cutting edge electrical performance while still operating quietly and this unit provides a unique feature, Powercache, which we will look at in detail.

Manufacturer Features & Specifications
  • PowerCache™, a high-performance capacitor that delivers an extra power reserve when and where users need it most
  • NVIDIA™ SLI™ - ready certified and ATI CrossFire™ certified
  • 80PLUS® Silver Certified - 85% or more efficiency at 20%, 50%, and 100% load
  • Designed to support quad core, Core i7 and Core i5 CPUs, quad GPUs
  • Six 12V output circuits and DC to DC Voltage Regulator Modules ensure supreme system stability
  • 80mm cooling fan uses Pulse Width Modulation for whisper-quiet operation
  • Advanced sleeved cable management improves airflow and reduces clutter
  • Gold plated connectors for superior conductivity
  • Industrial grade protection: OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Current Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection), and OCP (Over Current Protection)
  • Universal Input and Active PFC allow the Quattro to operate efficiently on any power grid in the world
  • Operating Temperature:
  • Approvals: UL, CUL, FCC, TTüVV, CE, C-tick, CCC, CB, BSMI
  • Unit Dimensions:
    - 3.4" (H) x 5.9" (W) x 7.9" (D)
    - 86mm (H) x 150mm (W) x 200mm (D)
  • Package Dimensions:
    - 9.4" (H) x 12.4" (W) x 5.3" (D)
    - 240mm (H) x 315mm (W) x 135mm (D)
  • Net Weight: 7.0 lbs / 2.72 kg
  • Gross Weight: 10.0lbs / 4.53kg
Output Voltage Max Range Regulation OCP Point Ripple/Noise
+5V 30A -3% to +5% 40A 50mV
+12V1 38A -3% to +5% 50A 120mV
+12V2 38A -3% to +5% 50A 120mV
+12V3 38A -3% to +5% 50A 120mV
+12V4 38A -3% to +5% 50A 120mV
+12V5 38A -3% to +5% 50A 120mV
+12V6 38A -3% to +5% 50A 120mV
-12V 0.5A -3% to +5%  - 120mV
+5VSB 6A -3% to +5%  - 50mV
+3.3V 25A -3% to +5% 38A 50mV
+3.3V, +5V max load : 170W
+12V1, +12V2, +12V3, +12V4, +12V5, +12V6 max load : 100A (1200W)
The continuous maximum total output power shall not exceed 1200W.
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