Testseek.com have collected 17 expert reviews of the Antec EarthWatts EA-500 500W and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Antec EarthWatts EA-500 500W.
February 2008
(80%)
17 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
With the Akasa coming in at £10 more expensive than the Antec, you can see where the money was spent. A little better paint job, a larger fan and sleeved cables. The Antec feels and looks like a cut down model. That said, who stares at the power suppl...
While many enthusiasts have never even considered using a power supply that came with a case, we’ve previously found excellent value in carefully-selected budget combos. Our continued effort to expand our low-cost options had yielded some surprising re...
Abstract: EarthWatts is a series of power supplies from Antec with a Spartan look and relatively low cost, but able to deliver 80% efficiency and nominal power labeled at 50º C, also featuring active PFC and two video card connectors for your SLI or CrossFi...
Abstract: I found that Antec\'s EarthWatts 500w power supply was a hidden gem. It has the appearance of a standard basic power supply, but its performance was very good. The EarthWatts doesn\'t have standout looks or special features, but it does was it was designed to do...
on each power supply weve tested, we should take a moment to note some general trends. With few exceptions, all the PSUs in this round-up are pretty good. In fact, only Cooler Masters 650W Real Power Pro failed to deliver tight voltage tolerances, a...
Antecs Earthwatts 500 (SKU EA-500) doesnt have alot of frills that many hardware enthusiasts look for these days, but it is a solid power supply that is rather efficient and produces little heat. Available for around $50 online, it is a real bargain ...
Abstract: The power supply unit is the single most important part of any computer. Regardless of the system there is but one golden rule: whether it be a simple workstation with integrated components or an advanced gaming system with every cutting-edge product ...
I mentioned retro a few times in the review and I really mean that. With the installed, it reminds me of the older 250W power supplies with no paint or character. Anyway, during the testing phase I was able to use more than 50% of the power suppl...
80 PLUS® Certified efficiency, Excellent performance, Active PFC, Fully sleeved main power connector, Very high efficiency rating: PFC = 0.99, Extremely quiet operation, Excellent power regulation, Industrial grade components
Plain design and dull finish detract from the allure of efficiency, Peripheral cables should also be sleeved to match, 120mm cooling fan should be the standard
Presently, the 500W Antec EarthWatts SKU# EA-500 is being sold at a few major online retailers for under $80 at the time of this writing (in the United States). This price falls directly in-line with competitor offerings which do not feature the same ...
