Kolink Continuum 1200 W Review

Name: Kolink Continuum 1200 W
Brand: Kolink

crmaris

on Mar 31st, 2017,

in Power Supplies.

Manufacturer: Kolink

Packaging, Contents & Exterior »

Specifications

Kolink KL-C1200PL Features & Specs
Max. DC Output	1200W
PFC	Active PFC
Efficiency	80 PLUS Platinum
Modular	Yes (fully)
Intel C6/C7 Power State Support	Yes
Operating temperature	no info
Protections	Over Voltage Protection Under Voltage Protection Over Power Protection Over Current Protection Short Circuit Protection
Cooling	135 mm Double Ball-Bearing Fan (RL4Z B1352512H)
Semi-passive operation	No
Dimensions	150 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) x 180 mm (D)
Weight	2.1 kg
Compliance	ATX12V v2.4, EPS 2.92
Warranty	5 years
Price at time of review (exc. VAT)	188.99€ or $201 (1€ = $1.0647)

As we already stated in the prologue, this unit is 80 PLUS Platinum certified and utilizes a fully modular cable design. Its protection features include all but the necessary OTP (Over Temperature Protection), which is a great shame, especially in a unit with such a high capacity. In the cooling section, we have a 135 mm fan with a couple ball-bearings, so it will last for quite a while. There is unfortunately no semi-passive mode, which could significantly lower the PSU's noise under light and moderate loads. The dimensions of the KL-C1200PL are normal considering its capacity, while the provided warranty is satisfactory at five years.

Kolink KL-C1200PL Power Specs
Rail	3.3V	5V	12V	5VSB	-12V
Max. Power	25A	25A	100A	3A	0.3A
Max. Power	130W		1200W	15W	3.6W
Total Max. Power	1200W

There is a single powerful +12V rail. The maximum combined power of the minor rails is enough for any modern system, but the 5VSB rail could be stronger, though it is confined to 3 A with most high-end PSUs. As you will see later in this review, the 5VSB rail can deliver much more if needed.

Cables & Connectors, Power Distribution

Modular Cables
Description	Cable Count	Connector Count (Total)	Gauge
ATX connector 20+4 pin (600 mm)	1	1	18AWG
8 pin EPS12V (600 mm)	1	1	18AWG
4+4 pin EPS12V (600 mm)	1	1	18AWG
6+2 pin PCIe (600 mm+200 mm)	6	12	18AWG
SATA (400 mm+150 mm+150 mm+150 mm)	2	8	18AWG
4 pin Molex (450 mm+150 mm+150 mm+150 mm)	2	8	18AWG

A great number of PCIe connectors are provided. However, some of you might want more than eight SATA connectors with such a strong unit. There are enough 4-pin Molex connectors for every usage scenario as modern PSUs are usually equipped with less than eight of these. Finally, cable length is adequate, and the same applies to the distance between connectors.

Since this PSU features a single +12V rail, we do not have anything to comment on when it comes to its power distribution.