In the streak of articles on PSU on our blog, today I've picked Antec BP350PS 350W PSU. Its one of the best pick in the budget PSU range. Its aimed at the very basic computer usage. As you know that at computers and more we not just talk about high end stuff but we also keep in mind the requirements of people on budget.
I can assure you that this PSU will suffice all your needs expect for high end gaming. It can run any processor from Intel core i3 to core i5 along with a moderate GPU like GTX 730 or GTX 650. This small heavy duty PSU is even Haswell ready.
As you can see, the specs are quite impressive. Lets get into the details to know more about it.
6 PCI-e Connector: It has the support for PCI-e connector so even though its not meant for gaming rigs, still you can connect a moderate GPU easily and enjoy.
4+4 ATX 12V Connector: This feature makes Antec BP350PS ready for any processor like i3 or i5 and its Haswell ready feature makes it even more compatible for Intel processors.
3xSATA Connectors:With this you can easily connect upto three HDD/SSD or a permutation and combination between storage drives and optical drives. This is plenty and you'll not have to worry about converting any of the peripheral connectors.
Pros:
Has OCP protection
Haswell ready
High price to performance ratio
Cons:
Only 75% efficient
As you can see it performed efficiently upto 75-77% and still maintained a cool temp of 40-45C which means the 120 mm fan performs nicely.
The Antec BP350PS comes for Rs. 2500 and is totally value for money. So if your building a PC for moderate home usage, this should be your first choice. With 75% efficiency and support for 3 HDD the Antec BP350PS is reliable and efficient. I give it High ratings.
So this pretty much sums up the Antec BP350PS review and specifications. And as always any suggestions or queries are welcome.
Shivani Mishra
Key Features
Dual +12V Rails: The Antec BP350PS comes with dual 12V rails which is quite like miracle in this price range. Most of the brands do not offer this feature and it provides an extra protection for your other components like your processor and GPU from the power fluctuations.6 PCI-e Connector: It has the support for PCI-e connector so even though its not meant for gaming rigs, still you can connect a moderate GPU easily and enjoy.
4+4 ATX 12V Connector: This feature makes Antec BP350PS ready for any processor like i3 or i5 and its Haswell ready feature makes it even more compatible for Intel processors.
3xSATA Connectors:With this you can easily connect upto three HDD/SSD or a permutation and combination between storage drives and optical drives. This is plenty and you'll not have to worry about converting any of the peripheral connectors.
Pros:
Has OCP protection
Haswell ready
High price to performance ratio
Cons:
Only 75% efficient
Load Test
Now all said and done, lets see how it actually performs under load. The result came out quite impressive.My Verdict
The Antec BP350PS comes for Rs. 2500 and is totally value for money. So if your building a PC for moderate home usage, this should be your first choice. With 75% efficiency and support for 3 HDD the Antec BP350PS is reliable and efficient. I give it High ratings.So this pretty much sums up the Antec BP350PS review and specifications. And as always any suggestions or queries are welcome.
Shivani Mishra
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An Engineer by profession and a writer by passion. Trying to solve others problems and learning in the due course.
An Engineer by profession and a writer by passion. Trying to solve others problems and learning in the due course.
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