One of the best things about a trip to the Consumer Electronics Show (or any major event that has anything even remotely to do with electronics and computers) is the chance to get together with all of our friends and talk about tech. Of course we talk about it at home too, but Paul and I were saying just the other day.... When we're at the shows and talking tech, you're absolutely surrounded by people that can follow, and even add to, the conversation. When we're out of our element, and we try and carry-on an in- depth conversation, it usually results in getting odd looks with twisted faces. This was simply NOT the case at the CES in Las Vegas.

     When we met up with Grant at Kingwin, we were immediately engaged into a conversation about power supplies. He showed us around the booth and showcased all of Kingwin's newest additions. While this was happening, I could almost see the gears turning in Paul's head.  After the presentations we started sharing our 'exploding power supply stories'.

     How many times has this happened to you? Someone wants to build a new PC, and they have a budget already set and probably have a few pieces picked out they want to go with. They've picked an enclosure that costs somewhere in the $90 range that happens to include a 400 watt power supply. Being the seasoned expert that you are, you kindly suggest that he/she replace that power supply with an after-market model. You meet heavy resistance, even after telling all of the horror stories you've amassed in your 'x' number of years of system building. Sure enough, two weeks later you see that same PC again - only this time when you open the side panel, you catch the distinct odor of cooked electrical components. Next, you order the power supply you suggested in the first place...

     When selecting a power supply, a Novice may look no further than the total wattage of the unit while an enthusiast will look for more stringent stats such as Active Power Filtering Circuits or the SLI Ready logo. As always, the competition among manufacturers is fierce which can reap huge benefits for the consumer. Advancements in the power supplies energy efficiency, the added aesthetics, and even shrinking the physical size of the unit itself, all go a long way in giving the consumer more of what they want.

     Kingwin has always had outstanding units to choose from and they've added this beast  (the ABT-1000MA1S) to their flagship line of power supplies. The Mach 1 line of power supplies all share these great features and specifications;

     ATX/BTX Compliant • 6+2 Pin PCI Express Connectors • SATA Connectors • 150mm Blue LED FAN
         ATX 12v v2.92 • 115/240VAC switching • Gold Coated connectors • Over/Under voltage protection
               Nickel Plated casing • six 12V rails • Durable modular connectors • Automatic fan speed
                                                                nVidia SLI Ready Certification