After leading the Platinum party, Super Flower decided to now release a new platform that will keep up with the tough competition already experimenting with digital control circuits. The new Leadex Platinum 1000 W is one of the best platforms I had the chance to test so far, showing what SF's intention and ability is. The unit's performance is fantastic, with ultra tight voltage regulation, high efficiency, excellent ripple suppression, and a, the cherry on top, silent operation. In addition, SF used the best components available for its construction, utilizing Japanese caps only and hold-up caps with enough capacity to support the PSU effectively. SF is also finally utilizing a fully modular design, and the LED lit panel and its clear cube connectors look slick! I should note that the PSU's external design looks appealing—at least to me, and I also like its white color. The only problems I spotted are the not-so-efficient 5VSB rail, increased dimensions which could have been avoided with a smaller case, and, at least for the time being, its restricted availability. SF will hopefully work on the latter, making it available in the US soon; and for a good price since, although it deserves its current price tag, a lower one would surely boost its competitiveness.

Many of you will not consider the Leadex Platinum the best choice given the EVGA SuperNOVA uses the same platform, offers similar performance, and comes with double the warranty period for 40 bucks less, but the Platinum Leadex offers a semi-passive mode EVGA's offer lacks, is more efficient at normal loads, and uses nothing but Japanese caps, while the EVGA unit uses Chinese and Japanese caps. Also, the LED lit modular panel of the Leadex unit and its clear cube connectors will definitely attract modders. To wrap up today's review, I think the new Leadex platform is a winner—SF now has a strong unit that will give their competition a very hard time.