Corsair RM850x Shift PSU Review: They Shifted the Modular Panel!
The new Corsair RMx Shift series brings an innovation: a side-positioned DC connector panel. According to the brand’s claims, this provides a tremendous boost to
Cooler Master V1100 SFX Platinum
An SFX PSU with 1100W max power. This will be fun, I said to myself. Some years ago, SFX units couldn’t go above 550W and
SilverStone HELA 1200R Platinum PSU Review
The SilverStone HELA 1200R is a high-performance ATX v3.0 and PCIe 5.0 ready PSU, suitable for power-hungry systems. It is not affordable, but if you
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 550W PSU Review
The be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 550 achieves impressively high performance! It not only takes the lead from the popular Corsair RM550x, but it
ASUS TUF Gaming 450W Bronze PSU Review
The Asus TUF Gaming 450W PSU is ideal for systems with low energy needs, because it offers high performance and it is supported by a
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 1000W PSU Review
The Pure Power line is above System Power in the be quiet! portfolio and below the Straight Power and Dark Power. The Pure Power 11
ASUS TUF Gaming 550W Bronze PSU Review
ASUS was smart enough to get the Great Wall platform that the Corsair CX units used, to build one of the best lines for budget-oriented
Are you a PSU Expert? Prove it!
If you believe that you are an expert on power supplies, you should give this quiz ago. This is one of the quizes that the
ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Bronze PSU Review
There is lots of interest in the Bronze efficiency category, because the offers are highly affordable and several of them use modern platforms, usually found
be quiet! System Power 10 750W PSU Review – A Big Disappointment
The be quiet! System Power 10 750W is an affordable 230V only power supply, with an MSRP of $75 or 80€, featuring Bronze efficiency and
Lian Li SP850 SFX PSU Review – High Performance Through Hell(y)fire?
The Lian Li SP850 PSU was released before the mass adoption of the 12+4 pin PCIe connector, offering a 12 pin connector, lacking the extra
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W ATX v3.0 PSU Review
The Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 with 1650W max power is currently the strongest ATX v3.0 and PCIe 5.0 ready power supply. You won’t need more power,
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1350W ATX v3.0 PSU Review
The Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 is an ATX v3.0 and PCIe 5.0 ready PSU with lots of power reserves and high performance. This is an ideal
12VHPWR Connector/Cable: PSU’s Size (Watt) Does Matter!
Lots of talk (and drama) recently about the 12VHPWR connectors and cables, so I thought to write this article to clear out all this confusion.
XPG Pylon 450W – A Great Mainstream Power Supply!
Most users are in the search for a highly affordable and low capacity PSU and the XPG Pylon 450W looks to fit the bill. The
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W ATX v3.0 PSU Review
Given the problems that surfaced with NVIDIA’s 12VHPWR adapters, the safest way to follow is with native PCIe 12+4 cables, which come with ATX v3.0
FSP Hydro G Pro 1000W ATX v3.0 PSU Review
The FSP Hydro G Pro 1000W is ATX v3.0 compatible and it is equipped with a native 12VHPWR connector, so it can withstand power spikes
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W ATX v3.0 PSU Review
The Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W PSUs offers top performance and it is ATX v3.0 and PCIe 5.0 ready, so it is ideal if you plan
MSI MEG Ai1000P PCIe5 ATX v3.0 PSU Review
The MSI MEG Ai1000P PCIe5 is an impressive PSU, not only because of its exterior design, but mostly because of its high performance. The cherry
Thermaltake ToughPower GF3 850W ATX v3.0 PSU Review
The Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850 is one of the first PSUs to fully support the ATX v3.0 spec and its challenging transient response tests, since
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W ATX v3.0 PSU Review
Thermaltake’s GF3 line is PCIe Gen 5.0 and ATX 3.0 ready. Its smaller member, with 750W max power, is equipped with a 12+4 pin PCIe
Sky-High Energy Prices: How to Lower Your PC’s Power Needs!
The energy prices have gone through the roof in most countries because of what is happening to the world right now. After COVID-19 this looks
Cooler Master XG850 Plus Platinum PSU Review
The Cooler Master XG850 Plus Platinum has some interesting features, like the side LCD screen, the MasterPlus+ compatibility, and the nice ARGB lighting, but are
Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 1050W PSU Review
The Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 model with 1050 max power is a new addition in the brand’s portofolio, offering high performance but lacking the highly desired
High Power HP1-O21000GD-F14C PSU Review
High Power is a PSU manufacturer, meaning that it mostly provides platforms to other brands instead of diving deep into the retail market. The newest
Corsair HX1000i PSU Review. Let’s get (semi) Digital!
It took Corsair eight years to decide to proceed with a new HX1000i model. The only thing that remains the same is the OEM, which
Corsair RM850x (2021) PSU Review. The Best 850W PSU?
How you update something that is already on top of its category? Corsair knows this well, because its people already did it with the highly
Corsair HX1500i PSU Review. The Beast!
Corsair’s HXi line got stronger with the HX1500i, which uses a semi-digital CWT platform, offering tons of power and high performance. With a 400 bucks
Seasonic Prime TX-1600 Titanium PSU Review
Seasonic releases a new Prime platform, and I am among the first to review the flagship model, the TX-1600 which boasts Titanium efficiency and low
Corsair CX450M Review. A PSU that won’t break the bank!
The Corsair CX450M is a decent-performing PSU that won’t break the bank. Despite the semi-modular cable design, the CX450M is inferior to the CX450, which
Intel ATX 3.0 – A MAJOR Misconception!
Intel’s new ATX 3.0 spec create confusion whether the new 12VHPWR connector is required on PSUs with over 450W capacity, or not. In this article
Raijintek Ermis 450B Review. A Highly Affordable SFX PSU
The Raijintek Ermis 450B is one of the most affordable SFX power supplies, with a 50 dollar price tag. Should you pay more to get
EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G7 Review
EVGA’s new G7 line offers top-performance, besides super-compact dimensions. The SuperNOVA 850 G7 is the best EVGA 850W G series model released so far, meeting
EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G7 Review
Another PSU line from EVGA is not news, but expectation since this brand has one purpose in mind, to completely confuse buyers and reviewers with
EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GA Review
EVGA has countless PSU lines, creating confusion not only to users, but even to expert reviewers. The SuperNOVA━this name always brings a smile in my
Cooler Master XG Series Platinum 650 Review
The XG Platinum and XG Platinum Plus lines are the first Cooler Master PSUs using an in-house platform. Most brands just go to a factory
Powenetics v2 Application – Update
Besides CapFrameX, I also have to make an application for Powenetics v2, which will cover all of our basic needs (and probably some more). There
Corsair CX750M Review
The Corsair CX-M series was revamped in 2021, but so far, I didn’t manage to find the time to test any of its members. I
Intel ATX v3.0 Specification for Dummies!
Most of you are probably aware of the newest ATX spec, v3.0, since it significantly changes all power supplies. Because of the PCIe 5.0 (12+4
Gigabyte UD1000GM PG5 – The first PCIe 5.0 Compatible PSU
I know that many of you are not fond of Gigabyte when it comes to PSUs, because of the P-GM fiasco. However, the fact is