MODTHEBOX.COM - Canada's Premier Case Modding Source - Reviews - Nikao ALIEN P4-520W & ICE P4-450W Power Supply Review

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The top portion of the Nikao ALIEN P4-520W & ICE P4-450W both include 80mm and 120mm fans which assists with air circulation and cooling. The dual DFS802512M 80mm LED fans on the ALIEN P4-520W are manufactured by Young Year and is capable of pushing 32.4 CFM at 2500 RPM with a noise level of 28 dBA. The D12BH-12 120mm LED fan is manufactured by Yate Loon and is capable of pushing 89 CFM at 2300 RPM with a noise level of 41 dBA. All fans connect directly to the PSU PCB via a 3-pin fan header.

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The rear portion of the Nikao ALIEN P4-520W & ICE P4-450W has all the standard features found on most PSU units. Towards the right hand side is a two position rocker switch (ON/OFF), an AC plug connector, 115v/230v switch and a chrome fan rheostat for controlling the RPM speed of the 80mm and 120mm LED fans. Surprisingly, neither unit included a secondary external AC 3-pin plug for powering additional AC devices.

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The Nikao ALIEN P4-520W & ICE P4-450W is equipped with the standard ATX motherboard configuration and is both AMD and P4 certified. The overall cable layout includes a 20 to 24-pin ATX connector, P4 12v connector, 6-pin AUX P4 connector, 8 x 4-pin Molex connectors, 2 x SATA connectors and 2 x floppy connectors. The 24-pin ATX connectors can be converted for 20-pin ATX motherboard use by detaching two snap-on clips. All of the 4-pin connectors conveniently come with flexible "EZ Grip" Female Molex connectors. One of the unique aspects of the Nikao ALIEN P4-520W & ICE P4-450W is that all the Molex branded cables are professionally sleeved in matching black and white mesh as well as heat shrink wrap. This is excellent enhancement to this product since it minimizes cable clutter and management inside a case interior.