Performance Rating

The Cougar Polar 1200 W does well—it is close to the top-performing ASUS ROG Thor 1200, which uses a Seasonic Prime Platinum platform.

Noise Rating

The graph below depicts the cooling fan's average noise output throughout the entire operating range of the PSU, with an ambient temperature between 30°C and 32°C.


Average noise output is low, beating all units in this category, but the ASUS ROG Thor 1200 uses beefy heatsinks to achieve nearly the same result.

Efficiency Rating

The graph below shows the PSU's average efficiency throughout its operating range, with an ambient temperature between 30°C and 32°C.


Average efficiency is high. Only the Strider Platinum performs better in this regard.

5VSB Efficiency Rating

The graph below shows the PSU's average efficiency at 5VSB, with an ambient temperature between 30°C and 32°C.


The 5VSB rail achieves high average efficiency.

PF Rating

The graph below shows the PSU's average PF throughout its operating range, with an ambient temperature between 30°C and 32°C.


The APFC converter needs tuning for better 230 V input performance.