The PCCooler YS1200 is a a 1200W power supply meeting the ATX v3.1 spec’s requirements, meaning that it can deliver double its power for short periods, without issues. Read the review to learn more about this product!
The PCCooler YS1200 is (or will be) included in my best ATX v3.x & PCIe 5.x PSU picks article.
PCCooler is a Chinese brand (by Shenzhen Fluence Technology) known for designing and producing air coolers, liquid coolers, case fans, power supplies, and RGB/ARGB components for PC builds. It emphasizes innovation, holding many patents in heat dissipation and LED lighting technologies, and offers a balance of performance and value. This brand is also publicly listed (stock code 300647 in China).
I have already evaluated the entire PCCooler YT line, and you will find the corresponding reviews in the links below:
- PCCooler YT1200 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
- PCCooler YT1000 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
- PCCooler YT850 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
The PCCooler YS line consists of three models with maximum power ratings of 850W, 1000W, and 1200W. All are certified by Cybenetics, and in today’s review, I will evaluate the strongest member of the line.
The PCCooler YS1200 is Gold certified by Cybenetics at 115V (and Platinum at 230V) and meets the ATX v3.1 compliance standard, as approved by the same agency. At the time of the review, its street price was $185.
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- Manufacturer (OEM): Seasonic
- Max Power: 1200W
- Cybenetics Efficiency: [115V] Cybenetics Gold (88.866%), [230V] Cybenetics Platinum (91.325%)
- Noise: [115V] Cybenetics A- (28.46 dB[A]), [230V] Cybenetics A- (28.43 dB[A])
- Compliance: ATX v3.1, EPS 2.92
- Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load): 0 – 50 °C
- Alternative Low Power Mode support: ✓
- Power 12V combined: 1200W
- Number of 12V rails: 1
- Power 5V + 3.3v: 125W
- Power 5VSB: 15W
- Cooling: 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (HA13525H12F-Z)
- Semi-Passive Operation: ✓ (Selectable)
- Modular Design: Yes (Fully)
- High Power Connectors: 2x EPS (2x cables), 1x 12+4 pin (600W), 2x PCIe 6+2 pin (2x cables)
- Peripheral Connectors: 10x SATA (3x cables), 3x 4-pin Molex (1x cable)
- ATX Cable Length: 610mm
- EPS Cable Length: 710mm
- 12+4 pin PCIe Cable Length: 700mm
- 6+2 pin PCIe Cable Length: 760mm
- Distance between SATA/4-pin Molex: 155/125mm
- In-cable capacitors: No
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 150 mm x 85 mm x 160mm
- Weight: 1.98 kg (4.37 lb)
- Warranty: 12 Years
- MSRP (excluding VAT): $185
Power Specifications
| Rail | 3.3V | 5V | 12V | 5VSB | -12V | |
| Max. Power | Amps | 25 | 25 | 100 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Watts | 125 | 1200 | 15 | 3.6 | ||
| Total Max. Power (W) | 1200 | |||||
