FSP Group, a leading provider of power supply solutions, is pleased to announce the availability of the highly anticipated HYDRO PTM X PRO ATX3.0 & Gen 5 series power supplies. Designed specifically for gamers and content creators seeking superior performance and durability, these power supplies are now available in 850 W, 1000 W, and 1200 W units.

The HYDRO PTM X PRO ATX3.0 & Gen 5 series power supplies are 80 Plus Platinum-certified, offering exceptional efficiency and power delivery. With a fully modular design, users can easily customize their power setup. These power supplies deliver up to 1200 W output which is sufficient for the demanding PC build. Notably, they feature FSP's innovative ECO semi-fanless switch, providing users a quiet and pleasant experience.

Seasonic has launched the updated Prime PX 1600 Watt PSU that TPU spotted at Computex earlier this month, alongside two new Prime TX models at 1300 and 1600 Watt. The three models all adhere to the ATX 3.0 standard, unlike its predecessors. However, it appears that Seasonic hasn't as yet, at least, decided to update its lower Wattage models to the ATX 3.0 standard. Both 1600 Watt models feature a pair of 12VHPWR connectors, whereas the 1300 Watt model gets to make do with a single 12VHPWR connector. All three models feature no less than nine CPU/PCIe 12 V connectors and six peripheral connectors for modular cables.

The Prime PX is rated for 80 Plus Platinum and the Prime TX for 80 Plus Titanium and this appears to be the only major difference between the two models. Other interesting features include a 135 mm fan with fluid dynamic bearings and a digital hybrid fan control, as well as a bundles basic PSU tester. Both models also come with a 12 year warranty. Price wise, the Prime PX-1600 will retail for US$509.99/€459.99, with the Prime TX-1300 going for US$519.99/€479.99 and finally the Prime TX-1600 will set you back US$609.99/€549.99, suggesting a steep price premium for only a marginally more efficient PSU.

Introducing the EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G/850G XC Series - The first ATX 3.0 compliant and PCIe Gen 5.0-ready power supply series from EVGA. With a half-bridge LLC resonant controller, DC-DC converter, and 100% Japanese capacitors, the EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G and 850G XC gives the power you need for a modern gaming system.

ATX 3.0 Compliant & PCIe 5.0 Ready
Designed to support current and future standards, the EVGA SuperNOVA XC series is fully-compliant with ATX12V V3.0 and PCIe Gen 5.0 standards. This means you can use these power supplies with your current system or the system you want to build. More to the point, these power supplies are built to respond significantly faster to transient spikes, ensuring your card and system stay safe and fully powered at all times.

A member of the amusingly named and low populated r/4090Burning subreddit has reported a strange incident where the PSU side of his 12VHPWR connector had melted. Shiftyeyes67k shared his equipment's plight two days ago and included two photos with his story: "Started noticing a smell coming from my PSU (be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000 W) recently that smelled like burnt plastic. Decided to swap it out and noticed that the 12VHPWR cable was burned...From everything I've read this generally happens to the connector on the GPU side so I'm wondering if anyone has seen this yet?" His feedback shows that the relatively new connection standard has ongoing reliability issues, even though most 16-pin connector problem cases have affected beastly GPUs such as NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090.

The be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000 W PSU has native support for the 16-pin cable standard, and no type of adapter was used in Shiftyeyes67k's example. Tom's Hardware reported on this sole incident recently, and a be quiet! representative responded to the article's content (updated today): "This is a unique case and we already have reached out to the customer to learn more." The company statement continues: "As our brand is known for highest quality standards, we treat this seriously and have initiated an investigation." be quiet! recommends that any customers experiencing similar issues should contact their support team directly. Tom's Hardware has attempted to get a comment from NVIDIA about the latest problem, but "an Nvidia spokesperson said we may not hear back for a few days due to a company closure."

The latest MAG GL Series power supply unit series helps complete MSI's offering of PCIe 5.0 ready power supply units across its entire lineup, besides being ATX 3.0 compatible and PCIe 5.0 ready with native 16 Pin connectors designed in yellow to improve assembly identification. This is an 80 Plus Gold certified power supply unit that is fully modular, single-railed with DC to DC structure. Just from the mentioned features alone, you can tell that it is a power supply unit designed to fully tackle the latest high-performing graphics cards while maintaining a stable supply of power. The power supply is 140x150x86 mm, which means it can also easily fit in most of the micro-ATX chassis.

The MAG GL series ATX 3.0 power supply which fully supports NVIDIA GeForce 40 series graphics cards and complies with PCIe 5.0 and Intel PSDG (Power Supply Design Guide) ATX 3.0 standard. ATX 3.0 standard means the power supply can hold up to 2x total power excursion and 3x GPU power excursion while using native 16 Pin PCIe connectors that can pipe up to 600 W of power and reduce the use of adapters, optimizing assembly space. Now MSI ATX 3.0 power supplies are across the entire series, offering many options for choosing the power supply they need. (MAG A850GL PCIE5 and MAG A750GL PCIE5 only).

be quiet!, the German manufacturer for premium PC components, is expanding its current portfolio of ATX 3.0 compatible power supplies with the Straight Power 12 series. With an impressive 80 Plus Platinum certification, virtually inaudible cooling, wire-free interior and a massive 12 V rail, Straight Power 12 ticks all the right boxes for users looking for a long-lasting companion to power high-end builds with current and next-gen GPUs. Straight Power 12 is available in five wattages: 750 W, 850 W, 1000 W, 1200 W and a massive 1500 W for the most demanding power users.

Straight Power 12 is a future-proof power supply with 80 Plus Platinum certification (up to 94% with a standby drain below 0.1 watts) and ATX 3.0 compatibility. It features up to two 12VHPWR 600 W connectors and four PCIe 6+2 connectors to effortlessly support overclocked high-end GPUs. Straight Power 12 is designed to handle maximum power excursions with ease, with a Full Bridge LLC topology for unmatched signal stability. Straight Power 12 features one massive high-performance 12 V rail for a care-free user experience and better overclocking support. High-quality, 105°C-certified Japanese capacitors prevent high-frequency electronic noise that can occur during extreme load changes, especially when using modern graphics cards. Straight Power 12 uses a virtually inaudible Silent Wings 135 mm fan combined with a funnel-shaped fan opening for high airflow intake to keep the internal components cool.

FSP Group, one of the world's leading high-performance OEM and ODM power supply manufacturers, today unveils the next generation DAGGER PRO series 750 W and 850 W SFX power supplies upgraded with ATX 3.0 compliance built to power compact gaming and workstation PCs of 2023. Featuring exciting and innovative design features, the newly upgraded DAGGER PRO series power supplies carry forward its global reputation for product design and functionality. Built into two variants 750 W and 850 W, they bring the latest ATX 3.0 label upgraded to support the power-hungry hardware of the future generation.

Designed to support AMD Radeon RX 7000 series and NVIDIA RTX 40 series graphics cards with industry-leading functionality. They come with a full +12V single-rail power design, fine-tuned to ensure maximum power output without overloading or overheating. Moreover, the DAGGER PRO 850 W is equipped with the 12VHPWR connector, which is PCIe 5.0 compliant, ready to support powerful ITX builds to its maximum potential. FSP's innovative PCB board circuit design and high temperature resistant Japanese electrolytic capacitors are two prime examples of their brilliant component selection and execution designed to deliver next-level functionality in a highly compact package.

Gamdias has expanded its power supply lineup in order to "provide the best stable and efficient power to the power-hungry graphic cards" with the introduction of high-end models. The newest HELIOS P2 Series is a fully modular next-generation model that has been designed and engineered to ensure top-of-the-line stability, reliability, and efficiency. This flagship model features 80 Plus Gold and Cybenetics Gold certifications, with support for the latest standards - ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5.0. Gamdias has not compromised with their component selection for the HELIOS P2 - 100% highly reliable Japanese (105°C/221°F electrolytic) capacitors are a part of the premium package. 1300 W and 1000 W variants will be rolled out.

Gamdias also presented additions to its existing KRATOS PSU lineup with the new P2-1200G and P2-1000G models - these are 80 Plus Gold-rated (with Cybenetics Gold certification) fully modular next-generation (ATX 3.0 & PCIe Gen 5.0) available in black or white casing variations. Fans of RGB lighting will be pleased to find out that the KRATOS P2 units sport 30 built-in lighting effects, with support for control systems provided by ASROCK, ASUS, Gigabyte and MSI.

With their signature upward positioned front air vent, Wizmax cases were unmissable at the 2023 Computex. The company showcased four of the top case models, along with a new high-wattage ATX 3.0 PSU. The GX-3 Chang and GM-3 Moon are characterized by their distinct front-panel design that looks like a Chinese room divider pattern from the mid-19th century. Measuring 518 mm x 250 mm x 585 mm, the GX3-Chang features a horizontally-partitioned layout, its width opens up plenty of height for the CPU cooler and graphics card, of 18 cm; while you can use a graphics card up to 46 cm in length. The top- and front-panels each give you enough room for a radiator as big as 420 mm. Besides eight conventional add-on card slots, you get three vertical ones.

The GM3-Moon is a more compact mid-tower, measuring 485 mm x 225 mm x 392 mm, which opens up room for up to 34 cm long graphics cards, and up to 17.5 cm tall CPU coolers. You can mount a 360 mm radiator along the front-panel, and a radiator as large as 280 mm along the top panel. The GM1 Transform has a design novelty where its front-panel cover slides sideways to reveal a mesh intake. Don't want all those front fans glaring at you? Simply pull up the opaque front-panel. This mid-tower gives you room for graphics cards up to 35.5 cm in length, and CPU coolers up to 16 cm in height, and no vertical slots. It comes in white and black color options.

Seasonic had a lot to show at Computex 2023, including its full range of power supply units from the PRIME, VERTEX, and FOCUS series, that are now fully compliant with ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5 specifications. In addition, Seasonic also had its new MagFlow ARGB fans on display, and a wide range of high efficiency industrial PSUs.

Seasonic's PRIME, VERTEX, and FOCUS series were front and center at the Computex showcase, and those high power PSUs with Gold, Platinum, and Titanium efficiency ratings will be equipped with 12VHPWR connectors, meet the latest graphics card requirements, and feature both modular and recognizable stamped cable design. The star of the show were obviously the PRIME PX-1600, PRIME Fanless TX-700, and the FOCUS SPX-750, which is a compact SFX PSU with modular design.

AeroCool is presenting their newly introduced Performance Nexus (APNX) products at this year's Computex - including a case, power supply, CPU air cooler and case fans. They have decided to offer this hardware lineup in a wide variety of colors - let us start with the APNX-C1 ATX tower case which can be customized further with all sorts of alternative tone top plates. There are standard black and white options for traditionalists, as well as more adventurous variants in the form of green, pink and red color schemes. The internal layout can accommodate a maximum of 10 case fans - three APNX 120 mm units are pre-installed at the front. AeroCool indicates that the APNX-C1 case will be coming out later this year with an MSRP of $149/€139.

The APNX F1 are F2 are PWM case fans with ARGB lighting systems, offered up in two sizes: 120 mm and 140 mm. AeroCool has increased fan thickness to 30 mm on these Performance Nexus units, which they reckon contributes to greater cooling efficiency (by 50%) over standard 25 mm examples. The chunky casing features sizable anti-vibration rubber pads that ensure that the APNX F1 and F2 operate at super quiet levels. There were many color options on display at the company's booth - so system builders will be have plenty of tonal customizations to experiment with. The F1 has a bi-chromatic plastic design, while the F2 has a textured metal frame - the latter will be supplied with a swappable reverse air flow fan blade. AeroCool is still in the process of finalizing these F-models, so availability and pricing will be announced at a later time.

Cooler Master has showcased a couple of new PSUs at the Computex 2023, including the X Silent series Max and Edge PSUs, which are "near-silent" and fanless models that should be coming soon. In addition, Cooler Master has come up with some high-quality 12VHPWR 90 degree cables that should be better than standard ones.

The X Series Max is described as "near-silent" since it has a low speed RGB fan in order to support higher wattage, but will keep the noise at 20dB. The X Silent Max will be available in models of up to 1300 W and uses a single-piece heat dissipation structure. The X Series Edge is a whole different beast as this is a completely fanless PSU, that features special airflow-improving extended fan cover, vapor chamber technology, and the same single-piece heat dissipation structure. The X Series Edge will go to up to 750 W. Both of these X Series PSUs are ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 compliant, which means they come with 12VHPWR cables, and both support Cooler Master's MasterControl software, allowing users to monitor temperature, current load, and overall performance. Cooler Master also unveiled new 12VHPWR cables, with 90-degree angle that should prevent unnecessary bending, as well as an upgraded connector design with double springs and thicker wire, which should be better than those previous cables and reduce the connector temperatures by 5 degrees.

be quiet!, a German company focusing on creating PC components and accessories, had a strong presence at Computex 2023. Showing off its cases and power supplies, the company introduced a few additions to its portfolio of offerings. For starters, be quiet! has introduced a new case series called Shadow Base. The new Shadow Base lineup is focused on maximum airflow and maximum performance, where the company has made a new open mesh design that allows for "exceptionally high airflow." Inaugurating model of the series is the Shadow Base 800, which comes in three flavors: standard, DX, and FX. The standard edition is just a regular case without flashy RGB; the DX model has an RGB strip, while the FX model is tailored for maximum RGB illumination across the case. With up to E-ATX motherboard support, the case supports three or four 140 mm fans, depending on the variant. You can see the specification sheet below.

Streacom unveiled a rather interesting power supply unit at its Computex 2023 showcase, the 800 W ZS800. While it might look a bit strange, Streacom's reasons behind such a product makes sense, considering it started as a project to create a "better" power supply for SFF builds, leading to what you can see in these pictures below.

According to Streacom, the biggest improvement to be done were on the cables, namely the 24-pin ATX cable which is bulky and quite difficult to handle, especially in tight SFF cases. The breakthrough came with the announcement of Intel's ATX12VO specification (12 V-only) and since Streacom has experience with compact DC to DC ATX converters, this led to reduced number of pins for the 24-pin cable, at least on the PSU side, as it still needs a 24-pin adapter for the motherboard. Such a hybrid solution also means that the ZS800 is actually both ATX 3.0 and ATX12VO compatible.

Cougar has presented its ATX 3.0 standard PSU models at this year's Computex event - in the shape of Polar X2 and GEX X2 offerings - with both families sporting HDB fans and 12+4 Pin 12VHPWR connectors for PCI Express 5.0 support. The Polar X2 has been introduced as the company's next generation flagship power supply unit - it is fully modular and 80 Plus Platinum certified. Cougar boasts that its pair of Polar X2 1200 W and 1050 W units will "service the new era of graphics cards, driving smarter, greener and more reliable power performance." These PSUs feature 100% Japanese-manufactured capacitors - the premium-grade components are advertised to extend unit operational lifespans by 300%. Cougar boasts that its range-topping power supply is more than prepared to take on the most modern and demanding GPU technologies, including NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 Series cards.

The GEX X2 lineup is comprised of 1200, 1000, 850, 750 and 650 W output offerings according to larger banners exhibited at Computex - Cougar's own website and online PR material only list 1000 W and 850 W. The fully modular GEX X2 is advertised as one of the most compact energy-efficient 80 Plus Gold certified PSUs - it also packs high quality 100% Japanese-manufactured capacitors. Cougar reckons that the unit's diminutive dimensions (length is measured as 140 mm) somewhat hide an energy efficient powerhouse. The GEX X2's modest footprint opens up many options when it comes to various PC build sizes and power requirements.

Antec at the 2023 Computex showed off the NeoECO line of performance-segment PSUs that offer ATX 3.0 spec readiness, and native 600 W 12VHPWR connectors. The series comes in 850 W, 1000 W, and 1300 W variants, each with full modular cabling, and a segment-best 10-year warranty. These feature a single +12 V rail design with 80 Plus Gold switching efficiency, active PFC, DC-to-DC switching, and most common electrical protections. All three models are 14 cm long (even the 1300 W), and use 120 mm FDB fans to keep cool. All three models offer one 12VHPWR connector, two 4+4 pin EPS, and while the 850 W model gives you six 6+2 pin PCIe power, the others give you eight.

A new series of ENDORFY Arx 700 Air and Arx 700 ARGB PC cases has just been released, developed for gamers, creators, and technology enthusiasts who are looking for maximum cooling potential and convenient access to all internal components. These are the largest cases to date in ENDORFY's portfolio, able to accommodate, among other things, a tall cooling system, 8 fans, and virtually any graphics card currently available on the market.

The ENDORFY Arx 700 is designed to provide the best possible airflow, while ensuring easy and convenient installation and the maximum possible compatibility with air- and water-cooling systems or the latest, large-sized graphics cards. Arx 700 provides maximum cooling potential, wide possibilities of computer configuration, and freedom in the choice of components used.

2023. There are three cases that Lian Li is presenting: O11D EVO XL, O11D EVO RGB, O11 Vision, and SUP 01. Starting off with the O11D EVO XL, it is a versatile e-ATX case designed to house cutting-edge hardware, with the added flexibility of being set up in a reverse configuration. This case allows for placing a GPU next to the motherboard, either upright or flipped, in either standard or reverse setups. It is also equipped with an adaptable I/O module that can be mounted at various points for optimal user-friendliness. Furthermore, the O11D XL comes with a detachable support column on the front left, providing unimpeded visual access to the case's interior. It also boasts a motherboard tray that can be adjusted in height for three different cooling arrangements, even accommodating up to three 420 radiators simultaneously.

In addition to a rather impressive SFX power supply lineup, Thermaltake also has a lot of ATX 3.0 power supplies at its Computex 2023 showcase, including the Toughpower TF3 Titanium 1550 W model, Snow versions of the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series and the Toughpower GF3 Gold series, and the Smart BM3 Bronze series.

The Toughpower TF3 1550 W is designed with overclockers and PC enthusiasts in mind. Of course, it is compatible with ATX 3.0 specifications and comes with two native PCIe Gen 5 12+4-pin connectors. As a premium high-end product, it features strict voltage regulation, low ripple noise, and all the usual protections. So far, this is the only 80 Plus Titanium certified ATX 3.0 PSU from Thermaltake, although we heard that Thermaltake is also going to bring its iRGB Plus Titanium series with ATX 3.0 certification, which will be available in 1250 W and 1650 W versions. Thermaltake also showcased Snow versions of the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series, which is available in 850 W and 1050 W versions, and the Snow version of the Toughpower GF3 Gold, available in 1200 W version. Both are compatible with ATX 3.0 specifications with native PCIe Gen 5 12+4-pin connector, have Smart Zero Fan feature, and come with low-profile flat white cables. The Smart BM3 Bronze PSU series is a semi-modular design and comes in 550 W, 650 W, and 750 W versions. It also gets ATX 3.0 support and PCIe Gen 5 12+4-pin connector, ultra quiet 120 mm rifle bearing fan, and features a high amperage single +12V rail design.

During Computex 2023, EK Water Blocks, a company known for making all kinds of liquid cooling solutions, showed off a concept case in partnership with InWin. Called 977EK, the concept case is a pre-production model that centers around the idea of a brushed aluminium shell combined with tempered glass panels. The case is made out of the internal structure, and for the outside, the two brushed aluminium sheets meet in the back and at the bottom of the case, removing the visible lines of the 4 mm thick aluminium sheets meeting, improving aesthetics. On the sides, the case carries two tempered glass panels held by thumb screws in the corners. An odd shape perforates the top part of the aluminium sheet.

The internal structure is interesting, as the case is built for water cooling of the system. While the motherboard tray can support any format from Mini-ITX to E-ATX, the tray itself can be rotated, reversed, and removed entirely based on user preference. For radiator setup, the 977EK concept case can accommodate up to 420 mm radiators with 45 mm thickness at both the top and bottom of the chassis. Additionally, the case has support for 350 mm GPU, 7 or 8 PCIe slots (depending on the configuration), a PSU of 160 mm length, and an option for either one 3.5-inch drive bay or two 2.5-inch bays. The final production case will see some changes, as EK notes; however, they won't be too significant.

Phanteks had several interesting products to show at the Computex 2023, including its new NV9 and NV5 PC cases and a rather interesting Revolt power supply, which will actually ship without any cables, allowing users to pick out their own according to the need from either Phanteks or CableMod.

The new Phanteks Revolt power supply is a rather interesting product as it is a made in collaboration with CableMod. The new Revolt PSU actually exceeds ATX 3.0 specification and is actually made by Seasonic so it should be a solid design. The most interesting feature is that it will actually ship without any cables, as Phanteks is teaming up with CableMod for custom cables, allowing users to actually choose their own cables to match the rest of the system. The Revolt power supplies are coming in August 2023, in 1000 W, 1200 W, and 1600 W versions. The 1000 W and 1200 W version will be available in black and white color options while the 1600 W version only comes in black. The MSRP is set at $199.99 for the 1000 W version, $249.99 for the 1200 W, and $399.99 for the 1600 W version. The custom cables should be available for pre-order from CableMod by the end of July.

Thermaltake has unveiled a whole new range of Toughpower SFX power supplies at the Computex 2023 show in Taipei. Since smaller SFF builds are becoming quite popular these days, it does not come as a surprise that Thermaltake is pushing this PSU form-factor to a whole new level. Thermaltake is not a stranger when it comes to SFX power supplies but its current Toughpower SFX Gold lineup will be expanded with new higher output models and given an ATX 3.0 specification, and it is introducing the new Toughpower SFX Platinum series.

The Thermaltake Toughpower SFX Gold lineup was already available in 450 W, 550 W, 650 W, and 750 W versions, but now, Thermaltake is bringing new 750 W, 850 W, and 1000 W models, which are all compatible with ATX 3.0 specifications and feature a native PCIe 5.0 12+4-pin modular interface. The Toughpower SFX Gold 750 W and 850 W models will use a standard SFX form-factor, while the 1000 W model will be based on a slightly longer SFX-L form factor. The star of the PSU show is the Toughpower SFX Platinum series, also coming in 750 W, 850 W, and 1000 W models, and as the name suggests, these have 80 Plus Platinum efficiency. The Toughpower SFX Platinum will also be compatible with ATX 3.0 specifications and feature the same native PCIe 5.0 12+4-pin modular interface. Both the Toughpower SFX Gold and the Toughpower SFX Platinum series are bundled with SFX to ATX adapter bracket. We expect them both in retail/e-tail soon.

During the Computex 2023 show, ASUS had some interesting designs to showcase. Specifically, ASUS has made a GeForce RTX 4070 GPU concept without an external power connector. With NVIDIA's reference 16-pin power connector melting due to an insufficient connection, ASUS has decided to experiment by removing the connector from its GPU and placing the power source as an extra bus connector on the motherboard. Called GeForce RTX 4070 Megalodon, ASUS has made a custom power connector that goes hand-in-hand with the ASUS TUF Gaming Z790 BTF motherboard that supports this connector, and the PSU cables go on the backside of the board.

Similarly to NVIDIA's 16-pin 12VHPWR connector, this custom design is also rated for up to 600 Watts of power delivery. This results in a design that facilities the user error of not correctly pushing the 16-pin connector and causing melting. For now, the connector is referred to as GC_HPWR, but there will be an official name at launch as the company plans mass production of this concept. You can see the design of the RTX 4070 Megalodon alongside the accompanying ASUS TUF Gaming Z790 BTF motherboard.

At the 2023 Computex, ASRock special co-branded editions of GLORIOUS PC Gaming Race gaming peripherals, G.Skill memory, and FSP power supplies. This are essentially variants of popular GLORIOUS peripherals, such as the Model D mouse, GMMK 2 and GMMK PRO gaming keyboards; FSP Hydro PTM X Pro series power supplies, and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 memory, with ASRock Phantom Gaming co-branding. As part of the co-branding, these products get the distinctive red-on-black color scheme characteristic of the Phantom Gaming brand. The products will be marketed by their respective brands, but the PG co-branding allows boutique system-builders to build brand-purist gaming PC builds.

After a three year hiatus, In Win Development Inc. (InWin), will rejoin COMPUTEX 2023 in full force. This year, InWin will showcase its growing range of high performance AIO cooling solutions, professional-grade cooling fans, new ATX 3.0 power supplies, updates to its iBuildiShare initiative, and exciting collaborative products with some of the PC industry's top brands.

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