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LCG PSUs 350 & 500W
Conclusion Introduction
The LCG 350W
The LCG 500W
Performance
Conclusion
  Written by: Stephen“Tulatin”Babyn 5/15/06

The Question on many minds is now – will these units be worth my money, yes, or no. Dependant on how they are priced, I can foresee that the 350W unit will handle lower end systems well, while the 500W unit wouldn’t have too much trouble powering entry level gaming rigs (Single Core and Single Card). Unfortunately, with limited SATA connectors, no support for SLI, and cooling that needs to be slightly re-worked, the prospective future for this well built, and quiet running power supply begins to darken quickly. So, the solutions are simple – modify the heatsinks slightly to attain more surface area – having flat tops is a great idea, so long as the holes are sufficiently large. Next, add more connectivity options, perhaps in the form of Y connectors, so if the user has no use for it, back into the box it can go. Third, the cables on the 500W unit demand sleeving – they do not require, or ask of it, they simply demand it, lest potential buyers go bonkers trying to tidy up their case interiors. All in all though? I’m impressed with the build quality, and the voltage regulation circuitry behind these supplies. Perhaps with some work, they’ll go from good, to great – and don’t think I won’t be catching back up with revised units down the road – if I can, of course – and when I do, back under the knife, and onto the bench they’ll go, seeing just how the improvements have (or haven’t been made). With all that finally being said (it’s been a long read, I know), keep your eyes peeled for these units; they might just be the key to your next entry level gaming rig, or office machine.

LCG 350  
  1. Packaging 5
  2. Aesthetics 7
  3. Bundle 5
  4. Build Quality 9
  5. Wire Gauge/Quality 7
  6. Noise Level (Lower Noise = Higher Scores) 9
  7. Wire Management Potential 9
  8. Value 9
  9. Voltage Stability 4 (Under Heavy Loads)
  10. Heat Output 8 (Cooler Air = Higher Scores)

TOTAL-72

 

 

LCG 500  

 

  1. Packaging 5
  2. Aesthetics 7
  3. Bundle 5
  4. Build Quality 8
  5. Wire Gauge/Quality 8
  6. Noise Level (Lower Noise = Higher Scores) 9
  7. Wire Management Potential 6
  8. Value 9
  9. Voltage Stability 8 (Under Heavy Loads)
  10. Heat Output 7 (Cooler Air = Higher Scores)

TOTAL-72

 
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