Antec Neo-HE-500 500-Watt High Efficiency Power Supply Unit

by Antec

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.9 x 3.4 inches ; 5.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BM2PUA
• Item model number: NEO-HE-500
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Manufacturer Description

Neo HE combines the most desired features in PC power supplies with unprecedented efficiency in design. These new power supplies' energy-efficient operation reduces power consumption by up to 20% compared with traditional power supplies, saving users money. Also generating less heat, and enabling cooling with a smaller, slower, quieter fan. Active PFC circuitry further reduces impact on the power infrastructure. The result is cooler, quieter, and more power.

Features include:

• AQ5 - 5 year warranty
• Highly efficient (up to 85%), one super-silent 80mm fan keeps Neo HE cool; less than 18dBA noise level
• Advanced Cable Management System improves internal airflow and reduces system clutter by allowing you to use only the cables you need.
• Universal Input with Active PFC: Use anywhere in the world without worrying about input voltages; Active PFC improves voltage stability and delivers environmentally-friendlier power.
• Dedicated Power Circuitry: Delivers safer, more reliable output to your system's delicate components. Includes dedicated voltage outputs, triple +12V output circuits, voltage feedback circuitry, and tighter +-3% regulation for improved system stability.
• ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V compliant; backward compatible with all ATX12V v2.01 systems. Special 4+4 pin connector allows multi standard compatibility.
• Three +12V output circuits provide maximum stable power for the CPU independently of the other peripherals.
• Accurate power rating allows Neo HE to deliver its full rated power, 24 hours a day rated at 122 degrees F.
• PCI Express graphics card power connector.
• Low-speed 80mm fan delivers whisper-quiet cooling and ensures quiet operation by varying fan speed in response to load and conditions.
• SATA connectors for your Serial ATA drives.
• Industrial grade protection circuitry prevents damage resulting from short circuits (SCP), under voltage protection (UVP), power overloads (OPP), excessive current (OCP) and excessive voltages (OVP).
• Approvals: UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, T▄V, CCC, C-tick.
• MTBF: 80,000 hours
• Size: 5.9-by-3.4-by-5.9-inches (WHD)

Product Description

Neo HE combines the most desired features in PC power supplies with unprecedented efficiency in design. These new power supplies' energy-efficient operation reduces power consumption by up to 20% compared with traditional power supplies, saving users money. Also generating less heat, and enabling cooling with a smaller, slower, quieter fan. Active PFC circuitry further reduces impact on the power infrastructure. The result is cooler, quieter, and powerful

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great PSU, low noise, and easy arrange cables., January 16, 2006

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C. Sung "Sung" (Santa Clara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antec Neo-HE-500 500-Watt High Efficiency Power Supply Unit (Personal Computers)

This is my second PSU. I got an ULTRA X-Finity, but it SUCKS! So in a week, I bought this unit. I am very delight that I had bought it. This is quiet, and looks cool. The look is high quality.
You can choose how many calbe you want to use to reduce the temperature inside the case. It also supports SLI(dual grahic card), and dual cores.
I have heard that this unit doesnt quite suppport ASUS A8N-series mobo. I dont know. I have ECS K8N SLI lite. They work quite well.
NOTE: IT IS REALLY QUIET!!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dead or didn't work, June 5, 2007

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A. Wiersch (Lantana, TX USA (near Dallas)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antec Neo-HE-500 500-Watt High Efficiency Power Supply Unit (Personal Computers)

I spent time installing this - had to remove the CPU cooler and reinstall it... and it completely failed to work! I called Antec and they mentioned a compatibility problem with 965 boards (which I was using) and this PS. Supposedly I had a "fixed" unit though, but it failed to work. Going back to the old PS (an Antec SmartPower) worked without a problem.

5.0 out of 5 stars Antec Neo-HE-500 Watt Power Supply, March 15, 2009

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D. Cressman (Tacoma, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antec Neo-HE-500 500-Watt High Efficiency Power Supply Unit (Personal Computers)

As usual, I am completely satisfied with this Antec product. Easy to install, quiet. Not sure how I can test the high efficiency claim, but seriously, who really cares? I've put an Antec power supply in the four computers I've built. If you have a decent system with a stock power supply and want a reasonably priced, decent quality upgrade, I highly recommend one of Antec's power supplies.