Cooler Master V Platinum V2 1600 PSU Review

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

Today we take a look at one of the latest power supplies from Cooler Master – the V Platinum V2, in 1600W capacity. This new range was announced by Cooler Master back in January 2024 and incorporates a fully modular design, a ‘cutting edge Mobius fan' and 80 Plus Platinum efficiency. It is reassuring to see that Cooler Master back these units with a full 12 year warranty.

Based on the literature that Cooler Master sent me, they seem very proud of these new power supplies. The company seems to have ticked a lot of boxes, incorporating a quiet fan (with a silent mode), Japanese capacitors, fully modular cabling and, as mentioned previously, a 12 year warranty. Cooler Master are keen to point out that this 1600 Watt version is shipped with two 12V-2×6 (12+4pin) connectors supporting up to 600W each, allowing for a dual 4090 GPU set up. This reminds me of how much I miss SLI.

The first sample of this power supply we were sent from Cooler Master was recalled as I started testing as they said it could be faulty, and a second sample was shipped to arrive several weeks later.

• Ultra-quiet Mobius fan: An ultra-quiet Mobius fan featuring high-performance oil reflow and an innovative ring blade design.
• 80 Plus Platinum efficiency certification: This unit is certified to achieve more than 92% efficiency at typical loads.
• Optimized thermal performance: Anodic-coated heat sinks keep average component temperatures lower than a traditional heat sink for enhanced durability and a prolonged life span.
• ATX 3.1 support & a durable 12V-2×6 cable: Includes ATX 3.1 support and a 90-degree 12+4pin (12V-2×6) PCIe 5.1 cable featuring lower temperatures, enhanced durability, and improved safety.
• Dual 40 series GPU support: Two 12V-2×6 connectors for dual 40 series GPU support.
• Protective coating: A conformal coating provides protection against dust, moisture, and insects.
• Interleaved PFC design: An interleaved PFC decreases power loss by minimizing the current and reducing interference.
• Smart thermal control mode: Fan speed is automatically adjusted according to the PSU’s operating temperature.
• Silent fan performance with a zero-RPM mode: This unit defaults to zero fan spin, providing silent fan performance.
• Fully modular cabling: Efficiently reduces clutter, increases airflow, and improves overall efficiency and thermal performance.
• High-quality Japanese capacitors: Large, high-quality Japanese capacitors feature reduced ripple noise and enhanced reliability.
• 12-year warranty: This unit comes with a standard limited manufacturing warranty of 12 years from the date of purchase.

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