Review: Aerocool V12XT 700W Power Supply Unit (PSU)

 

INTRODUCTION

If there is a component that sometimes not given the importance it deserves, that is without doubt the power supply. In the end after is the critical piece that gives power to the computer and is what allows that everything works as it should.

In recent years the power market has grown considerably, with many brands fighting for their slice of the cake, and thanks to this situation today we have more powerful, more stable sources, and above all more efficient.

Today we take a look at one of the company Aerocool, the V12XT in its 700w version. This is a modular design with certificate 80 + bronze, which promises to become an attractive alternative to a proper mix of efficiency, comfort and aesthetics. Veámos in detail.

FEATURES

- High Performance Gaming PSU with “Carbon Fiber” finishing
- Powerful dual +12V rails with combined power of 648W to support
. the high-end VGA cards and PC Systems
- Compatible with ATX 12V 2.3 and EPS 12V 2.92
- Low Noise 13.9cm Quad Blue LED Fan with intelligent fan speed
..control
- High-Efficiency (up to 85%) – 80+ Bronze Certified
- Modular Cable w/ Black Sleeving to reduce the cable mess inside
. your chassis and improves the air flow of your system
- Blue and Red LED connectors to light up your PSU
- Supports Dual Core CPU, ATI CrossFire, NVIDIA SLi and all Multi-Core
. GPU technologies
- Built in next generation 6+2 pin PCI-Express graphic card connector
- Active Power Factor Correction (PF>0.99)
- Extremely good voltage regulation (±5%): provides steady power input
- High reliability: MTBF>120,000 hours
- Green power design that meets energy star, blue angel requirements
- Protections: Over Current, Over Voltage, and Short-Circuit protection
- Safety / EMI Approvals: CE, CB, TUV, FCC, UL and CUL

PACKAGING AND VIEW IN DETAIL

The drive comes in a generous carton with a clear aesthetic influence racing. First we have the logo brand, the logo certificate 80 + bronze and a simple indicative to know which model specifically involved (packaging is the same versions of 600 and 700W and broader in 800 and 1000W versions).

In the side of the packaging is where the bulk of the information on the source, with the distribution of power on one side, and the type of cabling both modular and fixed by the other table.

 

 

Open once we can see that the source is put in a bag and is perfectly protected by a thick white foam to avoid possible damage during transport.

 

 Accompanying it we have the power cord and a box cardboard where come all modular cables and the screws to attach to our computer chassis.

 

 

The source brings fixed 24-pin connector and the 4-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS.

 We have the following in paragraph modular cables

• 2-wire 6 + 2 pin PCI - E + 6-pin PCI-E
• 2 cables with 4 S-ATA
• 1 cable with 3 molex and 1 FDD
• 1 cable with molex 3

The exterior has an attractive finish simile that gives you a great looking carbon fiber. This detail will appreciate it above all those who have a box with window.

 Front we have connections to distinct, modular cables using colors to visually separate the PCI-Express connections from the rest. All have the added illuminate when the computer is in motion, something that like the exterior finish like certain sector users.

The left side is completely Virgin, while the right we have a sticker come where indicated the different powers of the unit.

 

On the back are the classic meshing bee honeycomb to facilitate the evacuation of the heat, the current connection and on/off, which in this case has a ring of acrylic blue illuminated when the unit is powered button.

Cooling supply is provided by a generous 139 mm fan and 0. 25A that self-regulates according to load and temperature. As with other parts of the source, fan glows blue when the computer is in motion.

 

 As we we will see a little the guts of this Aerocool. Design is the OEM HEC with a 470uf of the House primary responsibility its ' correct scon and a distribution and dissipation which will allow the source work in optimal conditions.

TESTING

For the tests we used the following equipment:

• AMD Phenom II X 4 810
• Tacens Gelus Pro III
• Gigabyte GA-790FXTA-UD5
• 2 × 2 Gb Gskill Trident
• CF 2xGigabyte Radeon HD 5770 1 Gb
• Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500 Gb
• Aerocool V12XT 700W

Testing we have done has been to measure the stability of the voltages under different loads. In this case we have taken steps at rest, with prime 95 to simulate heavy CPU and with the Unigine Heaven in Dx11 benchmark tasks to simulate its use in games. All tests have been carried out under Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bits.

 STABILITY OF VOLTAGES

 

Results are good, without too much variation when estresamos the computer which is a fairly robust Rails signal. We must remember that it is a source 80 + bronze, and that according to tests by the body that provides certification, its efficiency is situated in figures higher than 85%. You can get more information here.

Noise, the unit is quite silent thanks to 139 mm that equips fan and really was not annoying none of the tests that we have submitted to the team. It is important to taking the tests made with the team at air data.

CONCLUSION

We believe that Aerocool has taken the right direction with this new V12XT series. We are at a time when concern for energy savings is growing, and the company has been an important by making available to users with a range of power with 80 + bronze certificate.

The model we reviewed today is stable, powerful, with a very careful aesthetic, and a few lines of solvents voltages that it placed very well in face to the market. Being modular, we also have the advantage of being able to connect only what is necessary, so avoiding the uncomfortable and unsightly mess of cables as easily in traditional sources.

If you are looking for a powerful source quality for your team and also have a striking aesthetics, the new 700W V12XT is an option to consider.

VALUATION

• 7/10 Performance
• Features 7/10
• Noise 7/10
• Price 6/10