SilverStone Strider Essential 500W (ST50F-ES) Review

SilverStone Strider Essential 500W (ST50F-ES) Review

Conclusion:

SilverStone generally does not venture into the area of
making
low-cost products as they have had much success in just producing the
best, high-end
power supplies and computer enclosures for enthusiasts and gamers.
However, they
have dabbled with lower-priced ATX enclosures in the past like the Precision
PS02 and have shown they can make good products at a more attractive
price.
With the launch of the SilverStone Strider Essential series, they have
shown they
too can produce a good power supply for those on a limited budget.

The SST-ST50F-ES is not a power supply you'd want for a
new high-end
build, but if you're short on cash and looking for a 500 Watt power
supply that
provides a strong +12V rail, a quiet fan, and sports Active PFC with 80
PLUS certification,
the Strider Essential 500W is worth considering. The ST50F-ES can be
found at
Internet retailers like Amazon
for just over $50 USD.