SFF.Network [SFF Network] Lian Li PE-550 Review

Welcome to another SFX-L power supply review! Today, looking at the Lian Li PE-550, the second SFX-L unit in Lian Li's SFX-L portfolio after the PE-750 I reviewed earlier this year. It is a 550W unit, Gold-rated, fully-modular, and features a slim 120mm cooling fan.

And can I just say how awesome it is that this is the third SFX-L power supply I've reviewed in six months! It's especially amazing considering the state of SFX/SFX-L PSUs even just two years ago.

Read James' review of the PE-550 here.

 

[Phuncz]

Interesting, but I find it awful they choose to "wing it" in regards to many details and features. It seems there weren't many people involved in the product that actually cared about it or has seen it prior to release.

 

[jeshikat]

Yeah, it's pretty obvious that power supplies is not Lian Li's bread and butter. But I hope they don't give up and continue to improve.

 

[Phuncz]

Yes indeed. Let's not forget SFX wasn't on Lian-Li's or Thermaltake's map a year ago and now they have SFX cases.