Results

Under both idle and load the Nesteq performs very well with some very stable rails; the 3.3 and 5.0v ones specifically. Unfortunately the 12v is out by a fair chunk but was better at load than at idle.

PF ratings are a way of telling how efficient a PSU is at converting AC mains voltage to DC for your PC. If you'd like to read more, check out our glossary entry here.

While the test setup may not have pulled that many watts from the unit, it just shows that the manufacturers recommended PSU wattages are a little off.

Cost

The Nesteq 700w isn't the cheapest of units around at £115 for "only" 700w. Most 600w and 700w PSUs can be found for between 60 and 100 pounds.

Noise and Cooling

Throughout operation the Nesteq was almost inaudible. The supplied, large fan only really spins up if the EECS begins to get a bit warm, and even then you can only hear it with your ear pressed against the side. There is a slight electronic whine from the unit like many others, however, you can only hear this one when up close, and once it's enclosed inside a case it becomes irrelevant.