Corsair HX1000i Shift Crystal makes a PSU into a showcase piece, with a clear shell, side-mounted cables, and a built in iCUE LINK hub. With advanced cooling and a digital architecture it delivers flat efficiency, excellent voltage regulation, and near-silent operation, plus PinProtect+ for smarter 12V-2x6 operation.
The NZXT C1200 Platinum brings 1200 W of quiet, ATX 3.1-ready power with a native 12V-2x6 connector for flagship GPUs. It posts strong voltage regulation, low ripple, and excellent cable resistance, while the relaxed fan curve keeps noise impressively quiet for a high-wattage PSU.
Ocypus Iota P1000 brings native ATX 3.1 support, a 600 W 12V-2x6 cable, and impressively quiet operation for a 1000 W PSU. Its high-end internals and strong ripple control make it a compelling budget pick, even if cable losses and minor-rail tuning keep it from being perfect.
FSP MEGA PM 1200W brings 1200 W of compact ATX 3.1 power with a native 12V-2x6 connector, excellent ripple suppression, and rock-solid voltage regulation. Its semi-passive 135 mm fan stays quiet, while conformal coating and premium parts give it a rare industrial-grade edge.
be quiet! Dark Power Pro 14 IO 1600W packs 1600 W of digitally controlled power, dual MCUs, and top-tier Japanese capacitors for rock-solid power delivery. It also brings premium efficiency, quiet cooling, and the kind of headroom high-end gaming rigs and workstations really need.
Thermaltake is shaking up the building approach with traditional ATX form factors, bringing to market the new Dockpower FI 1000W. Featuring a completely detachable connection dock with server-grade contacts, this ATX 3.1 unit promises to permanently solve cable management frustrations.
Lian Li gives its dual-chamber PSU line a serious upgrade with the Lian Li Edge EG1350P V2. The 1350 W unit adds a smarter magnetic expansion hub, real-time 12V-2x6 thermal monitoring, and a space-saving L-shaped layout that should appeal to high-end builders.
Chieftec Stealth SPX-1200-FC packs 1200 W of CWT-engineered power into a compact ATX 3.1 design, with dual native 12V-2x6 cables for today's high-end GPUs. Both aesthetically and functionally it's designed for builders who want clean cable runs, modern compatibility, and plenty of headroom.
The Cooler Master MWE Gold 1000 V4 pairs solid in-house engineering with tight voltage regulation, low ripple, and a conformal-coated PCB usually reserved for pricier PSUs. Its white modular cables, ATX 3.1 support and PCIe 5.1 readiness make for a strong 1000 W contender for serious builds.
Gamdias enters the high-wattage market with the THOR P2-1350P, offering 1350 W of ATX 3.1 power, Rubycon capacitors, and a 12-year warranty for under $200. However, electrical performance doesn't live up to marketing promises, and factors contributing to the low MSRP start to show through.
PCCooler's CPS PCCooler YT1200 packs 1200 W into a compact 150 mm chassis, making it an easy fit for tighter builds. It also delivers solid build quality and strong electrical performance for the money, with only the aggressive fan curve keeping it from an award.
FSP has crammed a 1200 W power output into an SFX-L enclosure using 0.7 mΩ Infineon MOSFETs and direct casing heat dissipation. On paper, it packs full ATX 3.1 compliance, a native 12V-2x6 cable, and dual 8-pin CPU support into a size usually reserved for lower-power builds.
How about a 148 mm fan in a 150 mm ATX chassis? That is what Moaiplay have achieved here for the first time in PSUs, promising maximum cooling potential with minimal noise. At the expected price point, this looks to be a great contender, provided the electrical performance is up to standards.
Better known for their budget-friendly cooling solutions, PCCOOLER look to enter the enthusiast PSU market with the flagship CPS YS1200. Packing 1200 W of 80+ Platinum rated power, native ATX 3.1 support, and a compact 160 mm chassis, it promises reliability for power-hungry rigs.
Formula V Line FV-1200GM packs 1200 W of ATX 3.1 Gold power into a tiny 140 mm shell, with excellent ripple control, stable regulation, and a 10-year warranty. Its semi-passive mode stays quiet up to 40% load, making it a sharp pick for space-tight high-end builds.
Seasonic's top-tier Prime TX-1600 platform gets the Noctua treatment. Fully updated to ATX 3.1 and featuring a bespoke NF-A12x25 cooling solution, this 1600 W flagship promises rock-solid voltage regulation, flawless ripple suppression, and a Cybenetics LAMBDA A++ acoustic rating.
A 1600-watt monster that physically rings an alarm and cuts power before your GPU connector can melt? On paper, MSI's new digital Safeguard+ technology is an absolute game-changer for high-power PC builds. However, under strict 230 V loading conditions, marketing claims meet reality.
Compact, Platinum-rated, future-proofed and packing a clever safety feature for your GPU, this PSU goes up against the best power supplies on the market. We tear down the ASRock Steel Legend 1200W to see if it lives up to its name.
Compact, ATX 3.1 ready, and silent up to 500 W, the FSP MEGA GM 1000 W performs beautifully on the test bench with solid ripple control. However, our teardown on this preproduction sample revealed internal quality control issues, including inconsistent assembly and a dangerous loose solder ball.
The Dark Power series returns with a generational leap. We analyse the new 850 W model to see if the Titanium badge holds up under load. Featuring a platform shared with the 1200 W flagship, dead-flat voltage regulation, and a practically silent fan, this might be the most over-engineered 850 W unit we've tested this year.
The Chieftec VEGA M 850 W offers plenty of performance for all your GPU needs. As expected for a ATX 3.1 PSU, it comes with native support for the 16-pin GPU power connector and all cables are modular. In our testing, the unit delivered excellent results, and ran at low noise levels up to full load.
Raijintek might not yet be a well-known brand amongst power supply vendors, however they have now been in the market for over three years. With the AMPERE series Raijintek aims to be recognized as a company worth considering when choosing a high-end power supply.
Just like the FOCUS series, Seasonic's VERTEX PSU series has been around for a while and has a great reputation. With the VERTEX GX 850 W today, we're checking whether the new generation can fill the big shoes of its lineage.
Today we're continuing our journey in the evermore interesting world of power supplies by examining the Corsair RM750x Shift. Besides a promising spec sheet it also features different positioning for its modular cable connectors, allowing for an upgraded cable management experience.
The Enermax REVOLUTION D.F. 12 850W stands out as the smallest ATX 3.1 power supply currently available, making it ideal for compact builds. Today we're checking if the promising specification sheet also translates into good real world performance.
