NZXT C1000 ATX v3.1 PSU Review

Epilogue

The NZXT C1000 achieves top overall performance and features quiet operation under light and moderate loads. You must push the PSU hard to force its fan to enter the 30-40 dBA zone. If a 1000W PSU delivers almost full power, PC parts that require such high power levels won’t remain silent since their fans will have to handle the increased thermal loads.

The load regulation is tight on all rails but 3.3V, which doesn’t matter so much eitherway, ripple suppression is good, the transient response is good on all rails, the PSU meets the ATX v3.1 transient response requirements, the hold-up time is super-extended, the build quality is good, and the vampire power is low. The average efficiency could be higher. Still, this is a Gold-certified unit, and its efficiency at the light and super-light loads is satisfactory. The APFC converter, which also significantly minimizes wasted energy, needs tuning for higher performance.

The C1000 is not affordable but offers top performance and high build quality. Under NZXT’s guidance, CWT used quality parts that will retain their good performance for a prolonged period, even under harsh operating conditions. Indeed, there are more affordable units with good performance to select from. Still, you don’t change the PSU frequently, so you can spend 20-30 dollars more to get the top-performing one to have an extended peace of mind and be as future-proof as it gets till NVIDIA decides to force a change again in GPU power delivery.

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