Cheetah EP-450XP-C1B Power Supply

     Paul has just finished showing off a power supply from ePower Technology that proves there is no component on the PC build list that can escape a factory installed mod. We've all seen factory installed LED fans being utilized as the exhaust on power supplies, and ClubOC has even featured kits that replace the exterior housing of a power supply with an acrylic shell accented with a Cold Cathode light kit. In this review I'll show "The Cheetah", which is also from ePower Technology and is basically the same unit as Paul's Jaguar, only the Cheetah adds one more fan for ventilation.

Cheetah EP-450XP-C1B

     Encased in a polished black titanium chassis with inset deep blue windows, The Cheetah adds great looks to functional necessity. Adding to the appeal is the light blue colored UV wrap found around the 24-wire ATX power bundle, the 4-wire auxiliary power leads, and the specialized Hard Drive/ VGA power lead. Three blue LED fans continue to add sparkle while continuing to add to the functionality of the unit providing much needed ventilation. The Cheetah uses what ePower calls "Top Silent" technology to regulate the fans speeds during load percentages to eliminate wasted power noise pollution. Rated at 23dbA @ 60% of full load, that makes this power supply much quieter than the Y.S. Tech TMD fan I have screaming on top of the Thermalright SLK-900 heat sink. For the protection of your entire PC; Over Volt, Over Current, and Short Circuit protection are standard features on this power supply.