Testing
The following system was used to test the cooler:
– Processor: Intel i9 9900K @ 5GHz
– Motherboard: ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming X
– RAM: GOODRAM IRDM PRO 16GB DDR4-3600MHz
– GPU: MSI GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming X Trio
– SSD: NeoForza 2TB
– Mass storage: GOODRAM IRDM PRO GEN.2 1TB
– CPU Cooler: SilverStone Permafrost PF240W-ARGB with NoiseBlocker eLoop B12-PS
– Display: AOC i2769VM
– Case: be quiet! Silent Base 802 White
– OS: Windows 10 64-Bit (After April Update)
The above system has a power consumption of approximately 502W when in full load and 68W when idle, in order to test the efficiency of the Power Supply, the power draw of the system was measured at the wall socket. Also, the voltages were measured on the +12v +5v and +3.3v using a multi-meter.
To load the system to its maximum the stability test of the AIDA64 Extreme 6.50.5800 was used with Intel Burn Test V2.
The Power Supply was tested with the system both idle and at maximum load.
Power Supply efficiency
For rail voltage tolerance levels, ATX (Power Supply Design Guide) specify that a 5% variable fluctuation is acceptable.
Voltage oscillation idle
Voltage oscillation load
The noise level was measured at three different distances from the fans (10cm, 20cm, 30cm.) the noise was measured with a margin of error of ± 5 db.
Final thoughts
The Silverstone Strider Platinum 650W is an interesting power supply, because it looks ordinary, but it isn’t. First, it has a smaller casing than a regular Platinum Certified unit. Second, the performance of this power supply is great, as the efficiency remained at 92.1% while pushing a 550W load. The voltage osculation was also good, with only small deviations and nothing to worry about.
The build quality is good, with high quality components used inside the power supply, albeit better capacitors could have been used, especially when competing with units made by Seasonic.
The cables of the Strider Platinum 650W are all flat and flexible enough to not make the cable management a hassle. The color-coded modular connectors is a great touch that will not only add more depth to the design of the power supply, but make the identification of the connectors easy.
In terms of the sound, the fan will start spinning only when the power supply has a good load placed on it, otherwise it is dead silent. Even with the fan spinning, the Strider Platinum 650W remained quiet. When pushing the power supply, the fan became noticeable, even so, the maximum noise output reached by this unit was 38 db.
In terms of pricing, the Silverstone Strider Platinum 650W stands good among the competition, being cheaper than the offerings from Seasonic and at the same price as other manufacturers.
In conclusion, the Silverstone Strider Platinum 650W is a good performing power supply that delivers on its promises. It has a high efficiency and low voltage oscillation. In addition, the used 120mm fan is silent even when the power supply is pushed. The build quality is good, both on the outside and especially on the inside. For a lower-than-average price, this power supply is a great alternative to the obvious choices from Seasonic.
