Silverstone ST40EF PSU Review: Power Through Efficiency

Cases & PSU/Power Supplies by Berry @ 2006-12-08

Equipped with a new generation of design and components, the Element ST40EF continues SilverStone´s stride toward more efficient power supplies, with higher than 80% efficiency across all loading conditions.

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Introduction

Introduction:

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Founded in the summer of 2003, SilverStone Technology is now a proven leader in the field of aluminium enclosure design and manufacturing. Our expertise in creating functional works of art from ordinary electronics and computer components is widely recognized. Numerous designs and ideas for improving computer enclosures were first created by our talented team of engineers, who are regarded by many as leaders in their respective fields. Today, SilverStone Technology continues to garner attention and awards that reflect our original vision of creating the most advanced and beautiful products available on the market.

SilverStone Technology’s current products include:
  • Computer cases
  • Electronic enclosures
  • Computer power supplies
  • CPU coolers
  • Computer fans
  • Metal alloy accessories

    Element ST40EF

    Equipped with a new generation of design and components, the Element ST40EF continues SilverStone’s stride toward more efficient power supplies. With higher than 80% efficiency across all loading conditions (from 20% to 100%), the ST40EF produces less wasted heat than typical power supplies and allows the included 120mm fan to operate at minimal speeds, ensuring silent operation for nearly all applications. This stable output and efficient characteristics are packed inside an environmentally-friendly casing that is compatible with nearly any ATX enclosures on the market. If strong and silence are the main priorities, the Element ST40EF is for you.

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    Special features:

  • Efficiency over 80% across all loading conditions (20% to 100%)
  • Dual +12V rails for advanced systems
  • Dual PCI-E connector
  • Industry-leading silent running 120mm fan
  • Support for ATX 12V 2.2
  • Active PFC
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    Comment from Feargeber @ 2006/12/13
    ooh, I read this article about the ST40EF. Very nice.

    I think this will be my next PSU for my HTPC case. Sounds very good.
    I wanted to kick out my old Noname PSU in any way, as it is getting too loud.

    Now I read, that even efficiency is very interesting in new PSU's.
    over 80%, thats great, I do not want to know, how less efficiency my noname has......

    Thanks for the Review and the informations guys.
    Comment from jmke @ 2006/12/13
    glad you liked the reivew Feargeber and welcome to the forums

     

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