Endorfy Supremo FM5 Gold 1000W Review

1. Introduction2. Bundle & Cabling3. External4. Internal5. Testing Methodology and Results6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

When we received the Endorfy Supremo FM5 to review, it would be fair to say that first impressions were somewhat muted. The plain brown box and bland internal packaging don't really instil the feeling of having purchased a quality product. It is not a critical concern, however – and if we look at this product as a focused value proposition then we can adjust our expectations a little.

Right now, there are not many 1000W 80 Plus Gold rated units selling for 149 Euros (approx. £130). Applying a quick search on Overclockers UK, prices range from around £170 for B-grade options, up to £250 for the class leading Seasonic Vertex GX that we reviewed a short time ago (1200W review HERE).

That said, we can't find the Endorfy Supremo FM5 for sale anywhere in the United Kingdom, and based on their website (HERE), there isn't even a country entry for the UK. We spoke with etailers in England and are yet to hear from anyone who plans to stock the FM5. It is difficult to rely on the Endorfy website, however, as many pages are broken or just don't show what you would expect. Looking for some information on the Fluctus fan used in this power supply leads you to this page for instance.

If we look past the poor packaging, somewhat disjointed website and a lack of UK sales distribution and focus on the technical side of the power supply, then it is not all bad news. While the unit doesn't perform at the level of a Seasonic Vertex GX, it doesn't exhibit any game breaking problems either. Ripple suppression falls well within industry rated parameters, and it coped with our cross load test without any major issues.

Endorfy have adopted a Fluctus 120mm fan inside the power supply and versions of these fluid dynamic bearing fans have been highly regarded as part of SilentiumPC Fera 5 CPU cooler bundles in the past. The fan remained quiet under all load situations as it peaks at 1,400 rpm, however when the unit delivered over 800 watts constant load, we feel that some additional rotational capabilities would have proven beneficial for reducing temperatures. The fact there is only a single large heatsink in this 1000W PSU doesn't really seem to help either. This would be less problematic in a more efficient Platinum or Titanium-rated unit.

The adoption of a fully modular design, low overall noise characteristics combined with bargain pricing will appeal to a wide audience of enthusiast users aiming to power a gaming system between 500-700 watts under peak load. This is when the unit is the quietest, and hits maximum efficiency levels around 92%.

Right now the Endorfy FM5 gold power supplies seem available across Europe, and if you can get it at the 149 Euros asking price then it's definitely worth a consideration. The 7 year warranty might not be class leading, but it offers some peace of mind. That said, if you are able to invest £30+ there are more capable units from competitor brands available.

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Pros:

• Bargain basement pricing.
• 105C Japanese primary capacitor.
• Achieves 80 Plus Gold efficiency.
• Very quiet.
• Physically compact.
• 7 year warranty.

Cons:

• Not technically the finest unit we have tested.
• No UK availability listed.
• Support website is poor.
• At high loads the fan struggles to cool due to limited RPM.

KitGuru says: The Endorfy Supremo FM5 Gold targets the budget audience wanting a high output unit. Technically it is competent, but if you can spend a little more there are much better options available.