INTRODUCTION

   Although most consumers are looking to purchase a brand new power supply unit for a new system build there are always those who just want to "revive" their old ones and as expected are looking to get their hands on low-cost models. Now there's always been an abundance of low-cost OEM PSU models in the market aimed towards people on very tight budgets but since lately we've seen quite a few affordable models (alas not as affordable) by some of the top PSU manufacturers there's really no reason for anyone to even think about getting something like that. Antec just recently updated their High Current Gamer line of power supply units with some very capable models but it seems that was just phase one of their plans since next was their value line and today with us we have the VP700P PLUS 700W model.

   Antec, Inc. is the global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets. Founded in 1986, Antec is recognized as a pioneer in the industry and has maintained its position as a worldwide market leader and international provider of quiet, efficient and innovative products. Antec has also achieved great success in the distribution channel, meeting the demands of quality-conscious system builders, VARs and integrators. Antec’s offering of enclosures includes a wide range of cases, such as its advanced Performance One Series, economical New Solution Series and VERIS family of media components designed for the home theater PC market. Antec’s products also include front line power supplies, such as its premium Signature Series, powerful TruePower Quattro Series and EarthWatts, one of the most environmentally friendly power supplies available. PC gamers are an increasingly significant consumer of performance components, and many Antec products are designed for the gaming demographic, like the premier gamer enclosure: the Nine Hundred. Antec also offers a line of computer accessories comprising many original products, including its patented LED fans and notebook cooling solutions. Antec is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, as well as in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, China and Taiwan. The company’s products are sold in more than 40 countries throughout the world.

   The brand new VP700P PLUS power supply unit by Antec is a non-modular model (power cables are all hardwired into the unit) which can deliver up to 794W (peak - 700W continuous), sports an 80 Plus certification (up to 85% electrical efficiency) and features a single high-current +12V rail rated at 54A (can deliver up to 648W), silent 120mm fan (RPM is controlled by a thermal manager), high quality main Japanese capacitors, Active PFC and a full suite of electrical protections (CircuitShield) including under voltage protection (UVP), over voltage protection (OVP), short circuit protection (SCP), over power protection (OPP) and no-load operation (NLO). Last but certainly not least Antec covers the VP700P PLUS with a 3 year limited warranty (AQ3).