NZXT Hale82 N 550W and 750W
Overview
Hardware: Cases & PSUWHAT WE LIKED:
Minimalist stying, Affordable, QuietWHAT WE DISLIKED:
Not modular, Overall performance satisfactory, Ripple at loadDiscuss in the Forum
Introduction
The power requirements of enthusiast and gaming PCs have increased dramatically over the last few years, due to the development of ever more powerful and sophisticated CPUs and graphics processors. During this time, the computer power supply unit has risen in stature from being an anonymous, unimportant component choice to become one of the most fundamentally important components in any modern PC.
While manufacturers are working on power efficiency for their products, the general trend has been higher energy consumption. Systems now feature more power-hungry graphics cards and processors, and the need to power these systems in a stable environment is greater than ever.
We’re looking at the NZXT Hale82 N 550W and 750W power supplies, units that cater to the mid-range market by claiming to offer solid features and performance at reasonable prices. Let’s take a closer look at these NZXT units and see if that’s true.
NZXT was established in 2004 with the objective of designing unique products catered for hardware enthusiasts and gamers. NZXT has won numerous awards from media and publications from across the globe with a product line spanning from gaming chassis, power, and gaming input devices. Formed by gamers, NZXT continues to expand into new horizons and push the envelope further with each product unveiling.
