Questions about the XClio PSU

[Nipples]

I have read on this website that XClio PSUs are good.

Is there a site that has done some testing in the form of a review?

I am interested in knowing the efficiency and noise levels across a variety of outputs/loads.

Thanks.

 

[Arcanedeath]

They are made by Channel Well the same OEM that makes Antec's SL series and their older power supplies, mostly your buying based on the Channel Well's rep and not on any reviews done on XClio units, but most PSU's made by channel well tend to be good units so it's not that much of a risk.

 

[Zepper]

It's a new brand that we just spotted - we're going by the fact that they are made by Channel Well who also makes Antec, Enermax, etc. Unlikely to be a Piece o' Crap and the 450 could well be one of the best values out there... The first reports sound promising - quiet and cool running.
. Depends on your particluar risk-tolerance. If you only buy stuff approved by Consumer Reports, then stick with the old conservative brands. Otherwise, take a chance. Note that they don't have the "Warranted only through mfr. " wording that's becoming common on Newegg - a good sign. And they've been OOS on some models at least twice and some models have even been dropped from the list as apparently they have to wait for another ship to come in before they'll have more. So they must be selling pretty well.
. Unless something comes along that looks like a better value by then, an XClio will be the next PSU I buy. I've been doing this PC stuff for over 25 years - I think I have a pretty good handle on what's what.

.bh.

 

[Nipples]

Thanks for your insight.

I don't necessarily need a Consumer Reports signature on the product, but I haven't found much of anything that resembles a listing of the XClio's connectors, whether it is ATX 12V 2.0 compliant, or if it supports a PCI-E video card. The double rails indicate it might be heading that direction, but it certainly isn't a forgone conclusion.

 

[Zepper]

Go to the XClio web site and take a look, duuuuh. The 450 has more kinds of connectors and stuff than you can shake a stick at. Then take a look at the pix from Newegg's full description page - you could tell from that that it has a 24-pin EATX connector. Plus it has this neat circuit that can keep up to 4 system fans spinning for a little bit after the PC shuts down to prevent heat spikes that can occur upon shutdown.
. I've almost convinced myself that I can't wait until I actually NEED one...

.bh.

 

[Nipples]

Duh is right.

I tried finding the XClio website earlier today, but ended up swinging and missing at the Channel Wells site.

Thanks for the link. Should have thought about plugging in XClio into www......com!