ANTEC IS generally well known for making good quality power and computer components, and has recently released its EarthWatts range of 'green' power supplies, to help us all sleep better, safe in the knowledge that fragging noobs isn't also fragging the planet. Antec kindly sent us the EA-380 from this range, an entry level 380W PSU with the claim to fame is that it is certified to be 80 PLUS compliant. In case you're wondering, 80 PLUS is the new standard for energy efficiency in power supplies, that requires them to be at least 80% efficient at 20, 50 and 100% load. Incidentally this new specification came in as previously a PSU's efficiency was only rated at full load, but were often significantly less power efficient at lower loads, which is where a PSU will spend most of its time. Full review at the Inq. It's that more energy efficient components are being developed, and it'll help your electricity bill too.
