When I was first building computers, I would scrounge for the lowest priced parts available. I can't tell you how many times I would come home with the budget $35 case, including the power supply unit (PSU). I was ecstatic about the deal of the month. It never made any difference what the brand was, as long as the PSU was included. And when the PSU died, what did I do? Do you think I searched on-line for the replacement? Heck no, I drove right back to “generic-budget-PC” and bought another case, including the PSU again. Why buy a $150 PSU when you can get a case and a PSU for a fraction of the cost? Well there are a ton of reasons.

About 3 years ago, I was given an Antec 480 TrueBlue. Since then, I have run up to 10 Laser LEDs, 6 CCFL's, 15 fans (8 LED and 7 non-LED), 3 HDs, a CD writer, DVD writer, various video cards, etc, etc. Get the point? Not once, have I had an issue with power. Until today, I have been running my Antec TrueBlue non-stop, pushing the max at times.

With all the new products, come new innovations. Power Supplies today have lights, fans, and are modular. What? Modular, meaning the cables can be added according to the users needs. No more silly floppy connector if you aren't using a floppy. The largest benefit is the lack of useless wires and cables blocking airflow and your $100 window mod!

I didn't think I would ever get rid of my trusty TrueBlue. Antec was kind enough to send me another PSU, the all new Neopower 480. With the modular design, I did not hesitate to try it out. Want to find out if I replaced the TrueBlue 480?

.