The worst thing an enthusiast can do is equip their PC with an inadequate power supply. Bad power can create as many system problems as bad memory; from data storage problems to intermittent crashes, or in worst case a pile of fried circuit boards and a puff of blue smoke!

Considering all the junk power supplies offered with computer cases these days, finding a power supply that's right for your system requirements can be quite a challenge. But don't get me wrong, not all power supplies bundled in with cases are junk; most will work just fine with moderate loads, and others just as well with light loads. The one's to watch out for are the generic power supplies tossed in with cases retailing as low as $60... if a store is selling a 400W power supply for $20, or one in a case that costs just $60, its buyer beware!

After all, a really high quality ATX power supply can cost over $200. When you start to consider EPS 12V or server specific power supplies, the prices can skyrocket to $600 or more! As PCstats looks at the brand new 350Watt Vantec iON2 power supply, keep what we've just mentioned in mind. Vantec have a pretty good reputation in the power supply field, although it is not the companies main focus.

As a friend mine named Dan learned, going with a cheap no-name power supply can be very costly in the long run if it fails. When the power supply he had in his case 'blew up,' it took the motherboard, DDR memory, optical drives and HDD along with it! Now, let's take a close look at the Vantec ION2 power supply.

Vantec iON2 350W PSU Includes: Users Manual, Specifications Sheet, Power Cable