Thermaltake Toughpower SFX(L) 1000W Gold PSU Review

Efficiency Normal, Light & Super-Light Loads

avg_efficiency_normal_loads1_115V

avg_efficiency_normal_loads1_230V

avg_efficiency_low_loads1_115V

avg_efficiency_low_loads1_230V

efficiency_ultra_low_load1_115V

The platform is efficient with normal loads, but it needs improvements with light loads. Moreover, seeing it pass the recommended 70% limit with a 2% load would be nice.

Average Efficiency

avg_eff_115V

avg_eff_230V

The average efficiency is high at 115V but low at 230V.

Average PF

avg_pf_115V

avg_pf_230V

The APFC converter doesn’t do a good job.

Average Efficiency 5VSB

5VSB_efficiency_115V

5VSB_efficiency_230V

The 5VSB rail is highly efficient, as is the case for most modern SFX-L units.

Vampire Power

Stand_By_115V

Stand_By_230V

Vampire power is low at 115V but sky-high at 230V.