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CONCLUSION
The SST-ST45SF may not impress with its large power output, modular design or its plethora of available power connectors since it features none of that but it’s still a very compact unit with surprisingly good rail stability and noise levels. For good or bad the 92mm intake fan spins the moment you press the power button but since it’s almost inaudible up to 50-60% of load I wouldn’t call that a bad thing. Finally I would like to see a 2nd PCIe connector since one might just be not enough for some people (for a 450W PSU however it should do fine) but don’t forget that this PSU also has Molex power connectors so you can always use a PCIe adapter (although these are obviously not the best solution).
So how much does it cost? Well the good news is that currently you can find the SST-ST45SF 450W v3.0 SFX power supply unit by SilverStone for just USD59.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 62Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk). This price tag puts the SST-ST45SF in the lower end of similar SFX form factor PSUs and since we all feel it delivers on everything one would expect from such a model it gets our Golden Award.
PROS
- Build Quality
- Tiny SFX Form Factor Model
- Solid Rail Stability
- 80 Plus Bronze Certified
- Noise Levels
- Price (For Some)
CONS
- Only One PCIe Connector
