First of all I would like to thank NOX for supplying the psu for review purposes.

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1 First of all I would like to thank NOX for supplying the psu for review purposes. NOX is a not so well known company, specializing in computer cases and power supplies.today we will have a look at their new power supply series, NOX Apex and more specifically the Apex 700w. 1 / 13

2 Competition for more efficient, stable and high performance psu's is really tough, lets see if Nox has the spirit to withstand competition and even outperform the competitors! Let's have a look at the psu specifications! Taken from Nox xtreme website Active PFC (Power Factor Correction) and 140mm intelligent auto fan speed control. Ready for SLI & Crossfire. 4 separate 12V lines and OVP/UVP/OPP short protection. >72% efficiency guaranteed. MODULAR Power Supply TYPE: ATX12V V.2.91 POWER: 700W VOLTAGE: V FAN: 140mm RAILS: 4 x 12V PFC: Active PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT: OVP / UVP / OPP CONNECTORS: -1 x 20+4pin (MB) -1 x 8pin EPS 12V -2 x PCIExpress 6pin -2 x PCIExpress 6+2pin -4 x Serial ATA 2 / 13

3 -6 x 4pin (Peripheral) -1 x 4pin (Floppy) *As taken from nox website We can see the psu package from the front, it is glossy with a lot of info about the psu features.very attractive packaging! 3 / 13

4 The rear has the specifications The side has some info into a lot of languages 4 / 13

5 By oppening the package we can see the psu wrapped in cushion material and the manual The accessories include manual,power cable and a box with the modular cables. 5 / 13

6 Here is an overall look of the psu 6 / 13

7 From the top we can see the huge 140mm fan, and the NOX logo in the center. The side has a huge sticker with Apex 700w logo on it 7 / 13

8 From the rear we can see the hot air exhaust, it is a minus that the psu can run only at 230v... In the front there are the modular cable connectors 8 / 13

9 Let's have From capacitor. thew afirst look looks at the it seems inside! just ok, nothing special.very moderate heatsinks and only one Transient a coil and filtering a ferriteinring on itaispcb sufficient! near the power cable connector.with 2 c-capacitors,1 x-capacitor 9 / 13

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this help other The main capacitor is Nippon(470μF, rated at 85o C), very famous

11 We immediately components to remain notice intact the fuse, in case protected the fuse in blow-proof blows. and fire-proof material.this help other The main capacitor is Nippon(470μF, rated at 85o C), very famous caps and very reliable! The secondary caps are Vent(?) and are covered with cables restricting the airflow to them. 11 / 13

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12 Internal build quality is not so good, many components are separated by plastic pieces and glue. We air ensures the cantosee lower thethe part noise 140mm thatand need active bigger it most. fan.is life span.also is made by weglobe can see fan,the and plastic has ceramic part thatbearing is used which to guide 12 / 13

To Intel MSI For Here draw. The NOX amperage in the -Modular Negative +Modular +Silent Positive -Works Asus every test products the GTX260 3.

13 To Intel MSI For Here draw. The NOX amperage in the -Modular Negative +Modular +Silent Positive -Works Asus every test products the GTX v 5v 12v core2 Apex we P5Q the only Max case can cables loads.it duo 700w psu for load buyers see it E8600 Iremains 230v are have amazed test the remained want! aresults! Iused bit have inloose me the my connected silent inatx system terms even regulations! ofpeltier after silence, 45mins modules This andisof it really was full in order load.the stable good to sign enough have voltage for maximum NOX even dropsince atisamperage very enough,but these high are 13 / 13

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