PCCooler YT850 ATX v3.1 PSU Review

Epilogue

PCCooler teamed up with Andyson for the YT series, likely attracted by the competitive pricing Andyson offered. The platform uses high-quality components, and the soldering on the YT850 model is far better than what I noticed in the YT1000 and YT1200 samples I received. Overall performance is solid, meeting the ATX v3.1 specifications without issue. Efficiency reaches the Cybenetics Platinum level, with tight enough load regulation, good ripple suppression, and controlled inrush currents. The 12V rail’s transient response to my normal loads wasn’t that good, but the same rail responded well to ATX v3.1 transient load patterns. Moreover, the hold-up time is extended, although the ATX v3.1 spec is loose in this section. Unlike the YT1200, the EMI filtering stage works effectively here. However, the APFC converter still underperforms—particularly at a 230V input—and the protection settings across the rails need better tuning. While the YT1200 model had properly calibrated 12V OCP limits, the YT1000 and YT850 clearly don’t. On the plus side, the over power protection is set correctly.

The YT850 model’s fan speed profile is relaxed, 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 will only be a problem if the load at 12V exceeds 700W, but keep in mind that 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.

• PCCooler YT1200 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
• PCCooler YT1000 ATX v3.1 PSU Review

All in all, the PCCooler YT850 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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