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CaseGears 450 Watts Modular Cable Power Supply Review
CaseGears 450 Watts Modular Cable Power Supply Review
Casegears is an unfamiliar name to all of us, they are introducing their first Tri-Fan series power supply in 400, 450 and 500 Watts. Modular, UV reactive sleeved cables, 20/24-pin main and blue LEDs; this 450 Watt power supply in Gun Metal Mirror finish will be priced competitively. Will it deliver?
Author Sidney Wong
Editor jmke
Date 2005-09-30
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Casegears is a newly formed Company in meeting the current retail market demand for PC chassis and Power Supply. While the company website is still "under construction", a review sample arrived at my door step within 3 days of the initial contact. With limited information I could gather at this point, Casegears associates in ATX case manufacturing in Taiwan supply the local market for many years, and continues its growth into Power Supply. I am confident that we will hear more about their product channel of distribution and detail Company background shortly afterward. Today, we will examine their "Tri-Mirror X-Plug Modular 450 Watts" Power Supply.

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I have to admit that the mirror black finish has an outstanding look.


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Power Specifications

With the lack of product information from the manufacturer site, this is what I can offer at this time. Lots of 3.3 and 5 Volt wattage and not enough on the 12 Volt rail so it seems. I assure you that this PSU weights in similar to other high quality units I came across lately such as Seasonic S12 and Sunbeam NUUO, which is a good signaling this is no “El Cheapo” despite the unknown name.

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Features & Cable Length

  • Mirror-Finished Casing
  • TRI-Fans—One 80mm LED Fan, Two 60mm Clear Fan
  • UV Reactive Connectors
  • UV Reactive Sleeved Power Cables
  • Intel Pentium4 and AMD K7/K8 CPU compatible
  • 20+4pin Motherboard Power Connector
  • Two Serial-ATA Connectors
  • High Efficiency / Low Noise & Ripple / Build-in EMI Filter

    The model name "Tri Mirror" suggests the two see-thru side panels and mirror like chrome finish, together with the 3-fan configuration I presume. The unit has 2x60mm fans facing the motherboard side and an 80mm rear exhaust, all at single speed. The unit requires the "white glove" treatment; or else finger prints will be all over just by looking at it.

    For the same reason stated previously, my ruler comes in to assist.

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    Let's void the warranty and take a closer look inside ->

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