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Antec NeoHE 550W

The NeoHE product line includes a modular and efficient design. Antec claims that the NeoHE’s energy efficient design reduces power consumption by up to 20% compared with typical power supplies, saving you money. This also means this unit will generate less heat which allows Antec to use a quieter fan to reduce noise levels.

Feature List

• Fan: 8 cm low-speed fan
• Dimensions: 15cm (W) x 8.6cm (H) x 15cm (L)
• Modular: Yes
• Cable sleeving: ?? (No)
• Number of 12V rails: 3
• PCI Express, SLI, and Dual CPU ready
• EPS 12V and ATX 12V 2.2 compliant
• Protection technologies: OVP, OPP, OCP, UVP, SCP

Unique Features

High Efficiency: Antec’s Neo HE product line consists of high efficient parts. The 550W PSU we have is rated at up to 82% efficiency when running at 115V. This is a nice feature that will save you a few bucks a month over other power supplies that are only 70-75% efficient!

Pricing

The Antec Neo HE comes in at the lower end of the price spectrum at $118.00. So in purchasing this unit, you will save money over other PSUs from the store, and also save money in the long run due to this power supply’s high efficiency. So barring any performance issues, this PSU will definitely have a leg up on the other more expensive units.