Product Reviews
- “The Nexus Value 430 makes a bold leap to the very top of our quiet PSU rankings. It is the quietest fan-cooled PSU we've yet tested... At such vanishingly quiet levels, this is no mean feat. That it is achieved by a modest, unassuming product with a name like Value 430 is even more surprising, especially when you consider that the other top contenders are high end models from giants in the power supply field. It even begs the question of why you'd pay big bucks for a fanless PSU of similar power rating.”
FAQ
- Do high wattage power supplies cost more to run?
- My brand new power supply doesn't work! Am I doing something wrong?
- Why should I buy a whole new PSU when I could just replace the noisy fan in my existing one?
- What is PFC (Power Factor Correction)?
- How do I know what size of wattage power supply I need?
- My new PSU came with a 24-pin connector but my motherboard needs 20 pins! Do I need an adaptor cable?
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Nexus Value-430 430W True Power Compact PSU
 | Value-430 430W True Power Compact PSU [26 in stock, 30 due in 5 days]  (1 customer review) - Review | €61,17 (€71,87 inc. IVA) |
When building or upgrading a computer, keep in mind that the power supply can be considered as the beating heart of the PC system (with the CPU being the brains). The power supply is the most critical component when it comes to the stability of your system. Irregular and unstable voltage rails will cause unstable performance and more system crashes.
Nexus power supplies are constructed without any compromises on component quality. They choose only the best components and because of this, cooling can be done in a quiet manner. A solid fan with the utmost quiet bearings will keep the power supply cool and running smoothly.
The Nexus Value 430 is a 430 Watt power supply, with more than 80% efficiency, sleeved cables and an ultra compact design; it is a perfect solution for a silent PC.
By carefully selecting each and every component, Nexus aims at creating the best possible mix of components to make their power supplies as quiet as possible. Carefully balancing performance and noise levels to get the best of both worlds. Confident that their power supplies are leading the market when it comes to solid performance at the lowest possible noise levels.
The noise levels of the power supplies are tested in an ISO certified chamber. This chamber is the industry's standard for noise tests; with the background noise in such a chamber having as little as 15dB(A). Any product producing less noise then 15dB(A) cannot be measured. The graph below shows the noise levels at different loads.
The Nexus VALUE-430 power supply is guaranteed to provide you with over 80% efficiency. This means the power supply is using the power it is drawing from the wall outlet more efficiently and less electricity is wasted. Obviously this is better for the environment and it saves your electricity bill! Also, a more efficient power supply also results in a cooler power supply.
Finally, the Nexus Value 430 is slightly smaller than an ATX form factor power supply, so and it will fit in any ATX form factor computer case. This smaller size results in more space inside the PC for more/better airflow. The Value 430 has a length of just 12.5cm. Compared to regular ATX power supplies that is 1.5cm shorter and 4 to 5.5cm shorter than some modular power supplies.
Features
- 430 Watt true power PSU
- 80% efficiency; complies with 80PLUS specifications
- Inaudible performance; 12cm fan from 15dB(A)
- Sleeved cables
- Active PFC
- Excellent airflow, honeycomb grill
- Full range automatic
- Multiple safety features such as overvoltage and short-circuit protection
- Ball bearing fan
- Complies to WEEE & RoHS
Specifications
| ATX12V Version | v2.2 |
| 20+4-pin ATX Connector | Yes |
| ATX12V (4-pin) support | Yes |
| EPS12V (4+4-pin) support | Yes |
| PCI-E support | Yes, 1x 6+2-pin and 1x 6-pin |
| Number of floppy drive connectors | 1 |
| Number of hard drive connectors | 6 |
| Number of SATA power connectors | 4 |
| Master power on/off switch | Yes |
| Acoustic noise level | From 15.5 dB(A) |
| Fan size | 120mm, thermally controlled |
| Length of motherboard power cable | 35 cm (approx) |
| +3.3V maximum output current | 24 A |
| +5V maximum output current | 24 A |
| +12V1 maximum output current | 20 A |
| +12V2 maximum output current | 20 A |
| +12V3 maximum output current | 20 A |
| +12V4 maximum output current | 20 A |
| -12V maximum output current | 0.5 A |
| +5VSB maximum standby current | 2.5 A |
| Combined maximum output +3.3V / +5V | 140 W |
| Mains input voltage | Full range automatic |
| Physical dimensions | 86 x 150 x 125 mm |
| Certificates | CE, WEEE, RoHS, UL, CB, TUV, FCC |
| Warranty | 24 months |
Customer Reviews
Value 430W (1)
Anonymous - Posted: 27 Feb 2010 16:41 (9/10)
Awesome power supply - runs so quiet I can hear the heads on the discs moving! More cables than I know what to do with ;) Only downside is that the box runs a few degrees warmer than with previous (23dB) power supply (so lose a star for this).
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