Thermaltake TWV480 PurepowerThe powersupply is probably the most overlooked component in the PC for the average user and the consequences from this oversight can be disastrous. This past year alone, we have had two powersupplies blow up out of nowhere here in the office taking out with it every single component in the box. When I make computer recommendations to friends, I always push for a quality power supply as the ones in ultra cheap cases will be the ones that will blow up and destroy your components. In enthusiast circles, the powersupply world is dominated by very few players, notably Antec and Enermax. We have seen examples of some other quality powersupplies, notably SilenX's iXtrema PSU where the focus is on reducing noise. Other trends in the industry include ports on the powersupply unit to attach the needed power cables to avoid dealing with unnecessary cabling. Thermaltake is usually known for their cases and cooling products but they have also ventured into the powersupply market and today we will be taking a look at the TWV480 Purepower, a 480W powersupply with a few unique features of its own. Specifications
There is another model of the TWV480 series; the W0043. The W0043 is nearly identical except that it offers Active PFC. Active PFC is a nice feature to have because it sets the input voltage manually meaning that it can also filter variations in the current. One of the telling signs of a junk powersupply is its weight. Thankfully, the Thermaltake is quite a hefty unit - at 2.4kg it is slightly heavier than comparable 480W units from Antec.
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