Power Supplies

Phanteks is kicking off March with a bang. Today, the company is launching a slew of new products, including new ATX 3.0 power supplies, a new 12VHPWR adapter cable for those upgrading to RTX 40 series graphics cards and a new set of Glacier One AIO liquid coolers. We'll start …

Cooler Master is launching V SFX Platinum, the first SFX power supply unit supporting 1100 and 1300 (230V) wattage, marking a new era for the company's ATX 3.0 and SFX power supply line-up. The new units boast 80Plus Platinum certification, making them highly efficient, in addition to the other protection …

Leo goes hands-on with the Corsair RMx Shift PSU, promising a new way to build a PC

Following on from a leak a few weeks ago, today Corsair is launching its new RMx Shift series power supplies. These units stand out from the crowd for a very specific reason, the connector panel has been moved to the opposite side, allowing users to connect and directly route their …

Our regular readers will know that we like to run many competitions ourselves, but sometimes we see a giveaway running elsewhere that we think you'd all be interested in. This month, be quiet! is running a competition for its new generation Dark Power 13 ATX 3.0 power supplies.  If you …

Modular power supplies have been following the same design approach for a while. However, it appears that Corsair has decided to stir things up a bit by introducing a PSU that, instead of having the cable connectors facing the front of the case, turns them to face towards the right-sided …

be quiet! has unveiled the Dark Power 13 series, the company's first ATX 3.0-compliant power supplies. Following in the footsteps of Dark Power 12, the new PSU series comes in three variants: 750W, 850W, and 1000W. All models are equipped with upgraded Silent Wings 135mm fans and are certified as …

Galax is mainly known for manufacturing Nvidia-based graphics cards. However, the company is now expanding into the PSU market with the Hall of Fame GH1300, a 1300W ATX 3.0 power supply with 80 Plus Platinum certification. The news was first shared by ITHome (via VideoCardz), which has found multiple listings …

Much like Seasonic, MSI and Silverstone, Thermaltake has also been early to the ATX 3.0 power supply party. Nvidia's new RTX 40 GPUs are the first to support the new power standard and the 12VHPWR connector. Alongside its own full-sized Toughpower ATX 3.0 units, Thermaltake is also launching a range …

Recently, Seasonic introduced its new ATX 3.0, PCIe 5.0-ready Vertex series power supplies, offering 12VHPWR out of the box to instantly prepare you for the next generation of graphics cards. You aren't out of luck if you have an older power supply unit though, as you can also get a …

MSI have a few new power supplies on the market. Today we look at the flagship model

Sea Sonic is entering a new phase, as long-time CEO, Vincent Chang, is stepping down. He'll remain Chairman of the Board, but the CEO spot will now be filled by Eric Lan, who has previously held executive positions in Taiwan semiconductor and electronics companies.  According to the announcement, Lan brings …

Recently, Nvidia announced the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 graphics cards, complete with a new power connector designed for new ATX 3.0 PSUs. These power supplies are still quite rare, but SilverStone appears to have one of the very first available. Earlier this month, SilverStone unveiled the HELA 850R power …

The RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 graphics cards are launching soon, supporting the new ATX 3.0 power standard. As a result, these new GPUs require new power cables. Adapters will be available for users with older PSUs, but for those looking to make the jump to the new standard, Seasonic …

Earlier this week, Nvidia officially launched the first RTX 40 series graphics cards. We've seen board partners show off their custom-cooled solutions, and now Corsair is getting in on the action with new 12VHPWR cables for the RTX 4090, as well as new liquid cooling blocks.  The newly announced Nvidia …

With the imminent launch of the RTX 40-series graphics cards expected to use PCIe 5.0 power connectors, various PSU manufacturers have started to release their first ATX 3.0-ready units supporting such connectors. Thermaltake has now joined the party with the Toughpower GF3 series. Available with 750W, 850W, 1000W, 1200W, 1350W, and …

One of the best power supplies we have tested from the market leader

Today we look at the latest flagship power supply from Corsair, priced at over £330

Have you ever thought of building an all-white gaming PC? If you have, then MSI would like your attention. This month, MSI is rolling out a slew of white components, covering everything from PC cases, coolers and motherboards, right down to the power supply.  Now available in white, the MPG …

Intel has finally introduced the ATX 3.0 standard, bringing the new 12VHPWR connector that future graphics cards will use. Moreover, Intel also updated the ATX12VO spec to version 2.0, featuring a new blueprint to design PSUs and motherboards that will consume less power at idle. At the moment, the current …

Today we take a look at a power supply from Seasonic's Focus range, new for 2022

DeepCool is capping the year off with a new line of power supplies. The new fully modular PQ-M series comes with 80Plus Gold certification, up to 1000W capacity and a hybrid silent mode to keep noise levels low. Certified with an 80 PLUS Gold rating, the PQ-M series offers up …

Last night alongside its new range of Z690 motherboards, ASUS also announced new ROG Thor II Platinum and Titanium power supplies. Interestingly, the announcement confirms a rumour we've covered previously. It would appear upcoming GPUs will indeed feature a 12-pin PCIe 5.0 power connector, and these new ASUS power supplies …

A new 80 Plus Gold rated unit that is actually in stock in the UK at £70. Any good?

It's a big day for NZXT, as the company has announcing a slew of new hardware, including the H510 Flow, new Kraken AIO coolers and new 80Plus Bronze rated power supplies. The Kraken family refresh will see these coolers available in white for the first time, meanwhile the new C-series …

Following multiple reports of Gigabyte GP-P850GM and GP-P750GM PSUs “exploding”, Gigabyte has issued a statement responding to the situation. The issue seems to come down to each unit's Over Power Protection threshold, and Gigabyte will be offering exchanges to eligible customers.  In the statement, Gigabyte says: “We were made aware …

Newegg's Shuffle program is being called into question this week, as the store's latest offering saw new graphics cards bundled with two power supplies – the Gigabyte P750GM and the P850GM, both of which have known performance and failure issues.  In late 2020, TechPowerUp and Hardware Busters (YouTube) had already raised …

Gigabyte's latest Aorus P1200W power supply stands out from the crowd in more ways than one, offering 80Plus Platinum efficiency and a customisable LCD display on the side of the unit. The screen can be used to display custom text, images, GIFs or video files, adding an extra layer of …

EVGA is about to launch a new series of 80-Plus Platinum-certified PSUs. Succeeding the Supernova P5 series, the upcoming Supernova P6 line of PSUs will feature a new platform design, new materials and better layout placement in a new, smaller chassis. Available in 650W, 750W, 850W, and 1000W models, the …

Phanteks is expanding its AMP series of power supplies with new 850W and 1000W 80Plus Gold rated units. Powered by Seasonic, the Phanteks AMP series power supplies aim to be the perfect companion for high-end systems with new-generation graphics cards.  The high efficiency and compact design of the AMP series …