PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk 3 PPCMK3S600 600W

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

1
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Modular cable management.
Powerful single 12V rail.
Reliable performance.

Cons:

Lack of quad SLI supportability.
Would be great to see the 80PLUS certification kicked up a level.

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Last revision on September 26, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Modular cable management
Powerful single 12V rail
Reliable performance
Affordable
5year warranty
80Plus Bronze certified
High manufacturing quality

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lack of quad SLI supportability
Would be great to see the 80PLUS certification kicked up a level
Load noise levels could still use some improvement
Loose voltage regulation at 3.3V
Mediocre performance at CL tests
Only two PCIe connectors and three peripheral connectors
Noisy fan at high loads & ambient
Only one cable with three connectors for peripheral power connectors

Expert reviews and ratings

Over the last 25 years, PC Power & Cooling has produced many innovative products including: the first CPU cooler, the first PC heat alarm, the first independently-regulated PC power supply, the first redundant power system, the first...

By Hardware Bistro on April 07, 2012

Quality (30% of the total score) Ever since their founding, PC Power & Cooling has been a company traditionally committed to high quality and the Silencer Mk III 600W power supply is a worthy continuer of the company’s reputation. The company...

By VR-Zone on February 22, 2012

PC Power & Cooling have earned one of the most respected reputations in the power supply sector for releasing a steady stream of quality designs throughout the last decade. In 2007, OCZ Technologies acquired the company, taking them into the fold...

By Kitguru.net on November 22, 2011

At the time of the review the PC P&C MK3S600 was sold for $69.99 after a $20 mail in rebate on Newegg. Such a price is very good for a modular 600W unit of this performance which is manufactured by Seasonic and uses quality components like Japan caps....

By techPowerUp! on November 21, 2011

and scoringScoring is done in four categories, each with their own weight towards the final score.Performance (40% of the final score) - Though I couldn't locate any +12V sense wire on any of the fixed connectors, clearly this power supply has...

By JonnyGuru on November 14, 2011

Starting off with the build quality and design of the Silencer Mk3 we have a unit which delivers in all the important areas. For example we have a good selection of connectors, the hard wired cables focus on the essentials and the quality of...

By HardwareHeaven on January 01, 2006

The PC Power & Cooling MK III Silencer 600W is a power supply that delivers solid features and performance and does it in an utterly sleek and unique aesthetic. From a performance standpoint, it has excellent voltage regulation and noise suppression,...

By Pureoverclock on May 04, 2012

Stealth and sneak is the way to be, as a sniper sits behind a nearby tree. Oh the many things he may yet to see, but only one target is the key. Seasons come and seasons go, but the time came when the ground is covered with snow. PC Power & Cooling...

By APH Networks on January 26, 2012

PC Power & Cooling's 'Silencer' name is no unfamiliar term to us - it wasn't even a year ago when their Silencer MKII crossed through our test bed. The Silencer MKII was a well built power supply which offered a great warranty, high...

By DreamWare Computers on December 31, 2011

Final Words & Conclusion The Mk III series from PC Power & Cooling delivers as promised good stability and comes with a modular design. Next to that the traditional single 12 Volts rail has been preserved and granted, it comes with much improved...

By Guru of 3D on December 19, 2011

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