be quiet! TFX Power 2 300W Gold review

1. Introduction2. be quiet! TFX Power 2 300W Gold (Bundle & Cables)3. be quiet! TFX Power 2 300W Gold (External)4. be quiet! TFX Power 2 300W Gold (Internal)5. be quiet! TFX Power 2 300W (High Res Gallery)6. Testing Methodology & Results7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

The be quiet! TFX Power 2 300W Gold power supply delivers great all round performance and is an ideal shortlist product for a new system build specifically requiring a TFX unit.

Right now there are very few instances when an enthusiast user will actually require a TFX power supply and until more case manufacturers expand their portfolio this power supply will service a limited audience.

German company be quiet! have earned a solid reputation for delivering quality products at various price points and this power supply will certainly help cement their track record. Build quality, as we would expect, is stellar.

Technically, the unit delivers solid load regulation and it coped with our intensive cross load testing without a hiccup. Efficiency levels are high and it was able to handle just over 330 watts before shutting down safely. Ripple suppression falls within industry tolerances, although they are a little higher than many of the best units we have tested in recent months.

The only downside is really the fact that the small fan can get a little intrusive under extended load, although this is going to be a problem with most TFX power supplies, as they have to adopt small fans to fit inside the tiny cases.

It was also a little disappointing to see inside that the design is using lower grade Chinese TEAPO capacitors, including a 85c rated TEAPO capacitor in the primary stage.

Right now you can buy the be quiet! TFX Power 2 300W from Scan in the United Kingdom. It is worth pointing out that there are two versions of this unit, a 80 Plus Bronze certified unit, and a 80 Plus Gold certified unit. Bronze is £42.36 inc vat, and the Gold unit, which we reviewed today is slightly more expensive, at £50.76 inc vat.

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Pros:

• well built.
• performs very well.
• fan is quiet under low load situations.
• good efficiency

Cons:

• Chinese 85c capacitors.
• fan spins up quickly at 250W+
• more expensive than ATX designs.

 KitGuru says: If you need a TFX power supply, the be quiet! TFX Power 2 300W Gold should make your final shortlist.

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