Cooler Master V1600 Platinum V2 ATX v3.1 PSU Review

Efficiency Normal, Light & Super-Light Loads

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avg_efficiency_low_loads1_115V

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Efficiency is high enough at normal loads, primarily at 230V. This is not the case, though, at light and super-light loads. Only at 230V does the PSU achieve over 70% with a 2% load, as the ATX spec recommends.

Average Efficiency

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The average efficiency meets the Cybenetics Platinum criteria. Moreover, the difference between 115V and 230V input is substantial.

Average PF

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Given the good results in the normal load tests, I expected higher PF readings. However, these only consist of a handful of measurements, while the results of the charts above derive from over 1450 different load combinations.

Average Efficiency 5VSB

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The 5VSB rail’s efficiency is not high enough.

Vampire Power

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Vampire power is low at 115V, but it increases at 230V.