Antec Phantom 500 PSU

Antec, Inc., the leading manufacturer of computer hardware and accessoriesfor the upgrade and build your own (BYO) markets, has launched Phantom 500, thelatest addition to its popular Phantom power supply line specially designed forsilent computing.

Building upon the original Phantom fanless PSU, Phantom 500 uses hybrid fantechnology that allows PC users to balance high-power performance with quietcomputing. The 500 Watt power supply operates completely silently and fanlesslyuntil its internal temperature reaches a pre-determined user-selected value. Atthat point, the fan turns on to maintain adequate cooling for higher loads.Users are able to select the temperature at which the fan turns on to fitindividual computing needs. Phantom 500 is also equipped with specially designedinternal heatsinks and a chassis heatsink for maximum heat dissipation.

Phantom 500 features ultra-high efficiency circuitry (85% efficient) thatreduces power consumption and excess heat, and is ATX12V v2.01 compliant,ensuring compatibility with the newest motherboards from all leading vendors.The power supply also includes a 24-and-20-pin adapter connector with adetachable 4 pin section for 20 pin backwards compatibility with oldermotherboards.

For greater system stability, dedicated circuit design delivers the maximumspecified wattage for each output – 12V x2, 3V and 5V, with no combined powerlimitations. Phantom 500 also comes equipped with four serial ATA powerconnectors and a PCI Express graphics card connector for high-end graphicscards.

“Antec pioneered fanless power supply technology and continues to innovate inthe field of silent computing with the launch of Phantom 500,” said ScottRichards, Antec worldwide vice president of sales and marketing. “Phantom 500provides the silence of a fanless power supply with the added power necessaryfor today’s PC user. Whether it be for a gamer, home theater PC enthusiast orregular user, Phantom 500’s customized design will fit each individual’s uniquecomputing needs.”

Phantom is currently available for an estimated street price of $ 199 throughmajor retailers, e-tailers and distributors. It is backed by Antec’s Quality3-Year Warranty. For additional product information and full technicalspecifications, please visit www.antec.com