PCCooler YT1000 ATX v3.1 PSU Review

Epilogue

PCCooler has partnered with Andyson for the YT series, likely due to the favorable pricing this manufacturer offered. The platform uses high-quality components, though the soldering could use refinement. Overall performance is solid and fully complies with the ATX v3.1 standard. Efficiency falls within the Cybenetics Platinum range, with tight enough load regulation, almost excellent ripple suppression, and controlled inrush current levels. The 12V rail handles increased transient loads decently, and the hold-up time is extended. Moreover, unlike the YT1200 model, the EMI filtering stage works well in this platform. One issue that remains the same as the YT1200 model is the APFC converter’s performance, which is not high enough, especially at a 230V input. Lastly, the protection features need to be tuned on all rails. While the YT1200 had correctly set 12V OCP triggering points, it is clear that this is not the case for the YT1000. At least the over power protection is correctly set.

Unlike the YT1200, the YT1000’s fan speed profile is notably less aggressive, resulting in a significantly lower average noise output. Still, when high loads are applied to the DC-DC converters, the noise levels increase noticeably. This can be a problem since modern systems can draw a significant amount of power from the 5V rail due to ARGB lighting. In some cases, this can exceed 20A, depending on the number of ARGB-lit devices installed in your system. This will drive the fan speed profile of this PSU crazy, even when the load at 12V is relatively low.

All in all, the PCCooler YT1000 offers competitive overall performance. The only reason I don’t provide a recommendation award is that I decided some time ago not to do so if the protection features (OCP mostly) are not correctly set. Additionally, since I don’t have any pricing information (at the time of the review), I cannot comment on its price-per-performance ratio.

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