Box & Bundle
The box provides good protection. At its face, we find a quarter-shot of the PSU and a series of badges describing the product’s main features. If you want more details, look at the backside.
Product Photos
All intake and exhaust grilles are punched into the PSU’s chassis. The fan’s grille is too restrictive, hindering optimal airflow. The PSU’s small dimensions- for a 1050W unit- also don’t help airflow, and they don’t allow for a larger than 120mm fan.
Cables
| Modular Cables | ||||
| Description | Cable Count | Connector Count (Total) | Gauge | In Cable Capacitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX connector 20+4 pin (600mm) | 1 | 1 | 16-18AWG | No |
| 4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) | 2 | 2 | 16AWG | No |
| 6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+155mm) | 2 | 4 | 16-18AWG | No |
| 6+2 pin PCIe (500mm) | 1 | 1 | 16-18AWG | No |
| 12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (600W) | 1 | 1 | 16-26AWG | No |
| SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) | 3 | 12 | 18AWG | No |
| 4-pin Molex (500mm+155mm+155mm+155mm) | 1 | 4 | 18AWG | No |
| FDD Adapter (155mm) | 1 | 1 | 22AWG | No |
| AC Power Cord (1400mm) – C13 coupler | 1 | 1 | 18AWG | – |
The PSU has enough cables and connectors to deliver its full power smoothly. Cable length is sufficient, although it would be better if the EPS cables were a bit longer, reaching or ideally exceeding 700mm. Lastly, the distance between all peripheral connectors is ideal, at 150 to 155mm.
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I just received my TT GF A3 1050W today and I was pretty surprised to see a TT-1225 fan inside it.
I got it on amazon.fr, sold by amazon itself.
What is your opinion on Stop-Fan features for powersupply ? Do you think it’s better to keep the fan running all the time for better cooling, or is it better to enable the stop-fan feature for less dust and less wear on the fan?
Thank you so much for your awesome reviews!
TT GF A3 1050 There are two production factories,hkc/China(ce link),TTP-1050FKG and TTP 1050FLG
TT GF A3 1050 There are two production factories,hkc/China(ce link),TTP-1050FKG and TTP-1050FLG
Hi Aris! Am contemplating on buying the GF A3 1050W, but am not sure if it’s compliant with your advice here: https://hwbusters.com/psus/how-to-select-a-new-psu-now-with-the-12vhpwr-upcoming-change/
It has a 12VHPWR but what about 2×8 pin? It says 6+2 on the CPU/PCIE connectors. Is it the same as the 8pin you mention? Is this a future proof PSU for the 3.1 standard like you mention in your article?
Also, I would gladly buy from your eshop if you can suggest an 1000W+ silent PSU under 200eu that would be future proof for ATX 3.1.
Hi Thanos, the sockets on the PSU side are not the problem, but the ones on the GPU are usually the culprits behind melting connectors, etc.
The new connector is just safer, protecting from misuse. I have used 12VHPWR from day one and installed numerous PSUs and GPUs without any issues. From PSUs, I don’t even remember what we have on our site.
Hi Aris! Am contemplating on buying the GF A3 1050W, but am not sure if it’s compliant with your advice here: https://hwbusters.com/psus/how-to-select-a-new-psu-now-with-the-12vhpwr-upcoming-change/
It has a 12VHPWR but what about 2×8 pin? It says 6+2 on the CPU/PCIE connectors. Is it the same as the 8pin you mention? Is this a future proof PSU for the 3.1 standard like you mention in your article?
Also, I would gladly buy from your eshoip if you can suggest an 1000W+ silent PSU under 200eu that would be future proof for ATX 3.1.
Thanks!
There is so much options I’m unsure which powersupply to buy around 130-160 euro, I want to avoid a direct 16 to 16pin connection also as I’d feel more secure with a 2×8 to 16 pin connection. I had the RM1000e but it had horrible knocking sounds from the fan so I returned it.
Corsair RMx Shift then
Would it be the best go to option do you think? I see also the NZXT c1000 but I’m unaware how well any of their products perform other than AIOs.
GF A3 is by HKC, using a rather new platform. The NZXT C1000 uses CWT CSZ platform, which has higher build quality (better caps), identical to the GF3 units. If the price difference is high, go for the GF A3, else C1000 or TT GF3 1000W which practically is the same as the NZXT.