PC Power & Cooling Silencer PPCS760 760W

Overview

No Metascore yet

Browse 7 expert reviews so far

Excellent:

2
Good:

1
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Good price/perfomance ratio.
One of the few PSUs that passed all of our Advanced Transient Response tests.
High efficiency.

Cons:

Efficiency at low loads could be better.
Instead of the two 6 pin PCIe connectors we would like it to have two 62 pin PCIe ones for a total of four 62 pin PCIe connectors.

TechSpot is supported by its audience. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more.

Last revision on May 2, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Good price/perfomance ratio
One of the few PSUs that passed all of our Advanced Transient Response tests
High efficiency
Handled full power flawlessly even beyond 50°C ambient
High voltage regulation at all rails
Excellent ripple/noise suppression
Outstanding 7 year warranty
High quality components
Plenty of connections to handle any type of system setup

Reviewers Didn't Like

Efficiency at low loads could be better
Instead of the two 6 pin PCIe connectors we would like it to have two 62 pin PCIe ones for a total of four 62 pin PCIe connectors
So much cable bulk from the non modular design

Expert reviews and ratings

PC Power & Cooling's Silencer 760 W impressed me with its performance. I very scarcely encounter a PSU that manages to keep voltage regulation below 2% at all rails and on top of that passes the Advanced Transient Reponse tests. The latter tests...

By techPowerUp! on April 26, 2011

PC Power & Cooling has been around for quite a while and they certainly are no stranger to the Power Supply arena. They have proved this by their longevity and by continuing to put out products that are affordable, high quality and built to last. ...

By BCCHardware on March 14, 2011

The Silencer 760w arrives in a box which is quite a bit larger than most PSUs in the same class which took us by surprise but there is a benefit to this, it allows PC Power and Cooling to create a good protective layout inside. This combined with...

By HardwareHeaven on March 01, 2011

The PC Power & Cooling Silencer 760W is a power supply that delivers solid features and performance and does it in a sleek aesthetic as well. From a performance standpoint, it has excellent voltage regulation and noise suppression, easily handling...

By Pureoverclock on April 29, 2011

PC Power & Cooling hit bull’s eye with the new Silencer 760 W. Being internally identical to the Seasonic S12D 750 W and M12D 750 W units, it carries the same outstanding performance as the original models: efficiency between 84.9% and 87.8%,...

By Hardware Secrets on March 16, 2011

Found for around $175 CDN at TigerDirect.ca, there's no doubt that the Silencer 760W is a premium priced power supply compared to the competition. For around $40-50 more than most 750W power supplies you're getting an incredibly high quality and...

By DreamWare Computers on February 10, 2011

A PC Power & Cooling acertou na mosca com a nova Silencer 760 W. Por ser internamente idêntica às fontes Seasonic S12D 750 W e M12D 750 W, ela apresenta o mesmo excelente desempenho dos modelos originais: eficiência entre 84,9% e 87,8%,...

By Clube do Hardware on March 17, 2011