80Plus Gold
In response to the increasing popularity of compact and portable gaming PCs in the past couple of years, we've seen several PC peripheral manufacturers release larger collections of SFX form factor cases and power supplies. Chief among these has been Cooler Master, where the prolific PC part vendor recently expanded their SFX series to include ATX 3.0-compliant PSUs. This has finally given the company a modern, miniature platform that can drive the latest NVIDIA video cards. Today we're looking at Cooler Master's V850 SFX Gold, which represents a more budget-friendly option in the SFX power supply market compared to their previously reviewed V1100 SFX Platinum. The SFX Gold series includes four models, ranging from 550W to 850W, with the 850W unit that we are reviewing...
The Enermax Revolution D.F. 12 750W ATX 3.1 PSU Review: Compact Contender
Enermax, established in 1990, is a renowned Taiwanese company in the PC hardware industry, particularly recognized for its innovative power supply units (PSUs), cooling solutions, and PC cases. Over...
1 by E. Fylladitakis on 6/7/2024
The XPG Core Reactor II VE 850W PSU Review: Our First ATX 3.1 Power Supply
Just over 18 months ago, Intel launched their significantly revised ATX v3.0 power supply standard, and with it, the 600 Watt-capable 12VHPWR cable to power video cards and other...
31 by E. Fylladitakis on 5/2/2024
The be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W PSU Review: Solid Gold
Be quiet! is renowned for its dedication to excellence in the realm of PC components, specializing in products that emphasize silence and performance. The brand's product lineup is extensive...
12 by E. Fylladitakis on 3/11/2024
The Cooler Master MWE V2 Gold 750W PSU Review: Effective, But Limited By Aging Platform
Cooler Master, renowned for its pioneering role in cooling technologies, has evolved into a key player in the PC components industry, extending its expertise to include cases and power...
5 by E. Fylladitakis on 3/1/2024
The XPG Core Reactor II 1200W PSU Review: XPG Goes for the Gold
An increasingly common face in the power supply market, the bulk of XPG's work thus far has been on high-end, high-margin power supplies, such as their 80Plus Platinum-rated Cybercore...
10 by E. Fylladitakis on 12/19/2023
The SeaSonic Focus GX-850 ATX 3.0 PSU Review: Cool, Quiet, and Robust
In the realm of power supply units (PSUs), the core underpinning of any high-performance computing system, seasoned market players have continually raised the bar in delivering efficient, reliable, and...
24 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/29/2023
The Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1050W PSU Review: High Power, Highly Reliable
In the realm of power supply units (PSUs), a few names stand out for their dedication to quality, innovation, and performance. Enermax, established in 1990, has been a stalwart...
17 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/9/2023
The Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W PSU Review: Mid-Range 750W PSU With 12VHPWR
Thermaltake is a company based in Taiwan that specializes in designing and manufacturing computer hardware components and accessories. Established in 1999, the company's product range includes thermal solutions such...
11 by E. Fylladitakis on 10/23/2023
The ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold PSU Review: Tough But Fair
Though ASUS as a company needs no introduction to regular AnandTech readers, even for us it's easy to overlook just how vast their range of product lines is these...
9 by E. Fylladitakis on 8/31/2023
The Montech Titan Gold 1200W PSU Review: A Capable Contender for the ATX 3.0 Club
Today we are taking a look at a new high-end power supply from industry newcomer Montech. Coming off the success of their mid-power units like the Century Gold series...
3 by E. Fylladitakis on 2/17/2023
The MSI MPG A1000G PCIE5 PSU Review: Balance of Power
Back in December, we had the opportunity to take a look at MSI's MEG A1300P power supply, the company's latest flagship PSU. Besides offering plenty of power, the MEG...
16 by E. Fylladitakis on 2/2/2023
The FSP Dagger Pro SFX 850W PSU Review: Awesome Power in a Small Shell
In today's review, we are taking a look at a tiny beast, the FSP Dagger Pro 850W power supply. Although reduced to standard SFX proportions and forced to use...
5 by E. Fylladitakis on 9/16/2022
The Montech Century Gold 650W PSU Review: The New Kid Starts Out Strong
In today's review, we are taking a look at the Century Gold 650W, an 80Plus Gold certified power supply by Montech. Montech is a Taiwanese company that was founded...
13 by E. Fylladitakis on 7/19/2022
The Gigabyte UD1000GM PG5 1000W PSU Review: Prelude to ATX 3.0
In today's review, we are taking a look at the first-ever PSU released with the new 12VHPWR connector, the GIGABYTE UD1000GM PG5. Although the unit is not ATX v3.0...
50 by E. Fylladitakis on 6/23/2022
The SP750 SFX Gold Review: Lian Li's First SFX Power Supply
In today’s review we are having a look at Lian Li’s first SFX PSU, the SP750. Against all odds, Lian Li’s first diversification attempt comes with a very powerful...
29 by E. Fylladitakis on 7/12/2021
The SilverStone FX500 Flex-ATX 500W PSU Review: Small Power Supply With a Big Bark
Today we are taking a look at the SilverStone FX500, one of the very few Flex-ATX PSUs in the market. It boasts a magnificent 500 Watt maximum output at...
35 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/12/2020
The NZXT C650 650W PSU Review: Designed To Last
Today we are taking a look at NZXT’s latest PSU, the 650 Watt C-series C650. Aimed at advanced PC users and enthusiasts alike, its basic specs initially seem unimpressive...
37 by E. Fylladitakis on 8/11/2020
The 1STPlayer Steampunk 80+ Gold 750W PSU Review: A New Challenger Emerges
Today we are taking a look at a fresh face in the PSU market, 1STPlayer and their Steampunk PSU series. The Steampunk 80+ Gold 750W that we are reviewing...
54 by E. Fylladitakis on 5/12/2020
The Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 750FX 750W PSU Review: SeaSonic Quality at Mainstream Prices
Today we are taking a look at one of SeaSonic’s mid-tier power supply units: the Focus Plus Gold 750FX. As the name suggests, it is an 80Plus Gold efficiency...
15 by E. Fylladitakis on 5/16/2019
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