Installation:

  Installing a power supply can take anywhere from ten minutes to two hours depending on how fanatical you are about neatness, and whether the manufacturer has done the work for you by sleeving the cables. 

   I am happy to report that the Sintek unit was essentially hassle-free, with the exception that the ATX power cable was unusually stiff.  Twenty-four wires is going to be stiff, but this particular cable was difficult to bend, and made it hard to route.  This is an instance where too-tight sleeving can actually detract from the installation.

   Other than that, the cables had adequate length between connectors, and the pins were aligned well.  Some cheaper units will have Molex pins that are not aligned properly due to wire length inequalities, making connections a frustrating exercise in wiggling and muttering under your breath.

   The unit was installed in a new PCI Express system, utilizing a Winfast PCI-E mainboard, Geforce 6800 PCI-E video card, 1 GB of DDR DRAM and several fans.  Typical of modern systems, this setup, while not especially taxing, should expose any weaknesses in due course.

Conclusion:

    In all, despite my nit-pickings, this is a very nice power supply.  Power supplies in general have improved by leaps and bounds over the past few years, and the SinTek unit is a great example of the state of the art. 

   The total output is on par with other units in this class. The modular connections make installation a breeze.  The quality of the sleeving is top-notch, with just a little extra stiffness to contend with. 

   The modified ATX connector is a nice feature, making the use of an adaptor unnecessary.  The included cooling fans are more than capable of cooling the power supply, and will aid in exhausting extra heat outside the case. 

   I didn't mention it before, but the noise output is negligible with the fans in the lower settings, and not especially loud in their max positions. 

   The inclusion of six SATA connections will make the multiple-drive RAID enthusiasts happy, and the dual, adjustable voltage PCI-E connections will help those with fat wallets power their new high-end toys. 

   The LCD temperature readout I can take or leave, but its inclusion shows that Sintek is trying hard to satisfy the whole market. 

   Finally, my bottom line is that the unit performed (and is still performing) its job without issue, with minimal installation hassle and good looks to go along with it.