Introduction and Features

Our first look at a BitFenix Power Supply

Introduction

BitFenix is a relatively new player in the PC power supply market. Formed in 2014 and based in New Taipei, Taiwan, BitFenix started their PC hardware business with a focus on power supplies, cases, lighting accessories, and LED fans targeted towards enthusiasts, gamers and modders. They currently have four different power supply lines: the Formula Gold, BitFenix BPA, Whisper M, and the Fury. The Whisper M series includes five models ranging from 450W up to 850W. We will be taking a detailed look at the BitFenix Whisper M 850W power supply in this review.

The BitFenix Whisper M Series power supplies are all modular and certified to comply with the 80 Plus Gold standards for high efficiency. They feature all Japanese made capacitors, a 135mm fan with a FDB, and come backed by a 7-year warranty.

BitFenix Whisper M 850W PSU Key Features:

•    850W Continuous DC output at up to 50°C
•    80 PLUS Gold certified for high efficiency
•    Fully-modular cables
•    Dedicated quad +12V rails
•    135mm Cooling fan with FDB
•    Intelligent Fan Control for quiet operation
•    Japanese made capacitors
•    Complies with Intel ATX12V v2.4 and Haswell C6/C1
•    Active Power Factor correction with Universal AC input (100 to 240 VAC)
•    Safety protections: OCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, and SIP
•    No Load Operation (NLO)
•    2013 ErP Lot 6 ready
•    7-Year warranty
•    MSRP: $119.99 USD

Review Terms and Disclosure
All Information as of the Date of Publication
How product was obtained: The product is on loan from BitFenix for the purpose of this review.
What happens to product after review: The product remains the property of BitFenix but is on extended loan for future testing and product comparisons.
Company involvement: BitFenix had no control over the content of the review and was not consulted prior to publication.
PC Perspective Compensation: Neither PC Perspective nor any of its staff were paid or compensated in any way by BitFenix for this review.
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