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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:00 am Post subject: SilverStone NightJar NJ520 Power Supply Review |
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Most PCs don't require a massive power supply capable of 750W or more sustained output, and even the 500-550W models can be overkill for many users. <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent;">Today we'll be looking at he Silverstone Nightjar 520W power supply, a PSU with a moderate power output but a very distinct feature: it's completely fanless. Fanless PSUs aren't a new idea, but advances in technology have taken them from expensive and rather esoteric devices to modern designs that are more reasonable. The Silverstone Nightjar 520W retails for </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-Completely-Acoustics-NJ520/dp/B00KHO0IG0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403043343&sr=8-1&keywords=nightjar+520w" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent;">$139.99 including shipping<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent;"> (after rebate), a steep price for a 520W unit even if it is 80Plus Platinum certified, but that's due in large part to its fanless nature. Does it perform well enough to justify such a price? We'll find out in this review.</span></p>
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