XFX 1000W Pro Series 80 Plus Platinum
by Martin Kaffei on March 1, 2012 1:38 AM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
- Seasonic
- PSUs
- XFX
- 80 Plus Platinum
Appearance and Cable Configuration
The case is "the pride" of XFX. As you can see the ventilation holes around the large power switch are square-shaped, and there are additional ventilation slots on both sides. The fan grille goes for an angular spiderweb aesthetic with the XFX logo at center. Most parts of the case are made out of metal, while the front with the modular plugs consists of a thin synthetic material. All the sockets for the modular connectors have their own description, and while many manufacturers use different colors to set the peripherial connectors apart from the PEG, CPU, and motherboard connectors, this works just as well. XFX has a video giving their thoughts on the design and elements of their new PSUs below:
| Cables and Connectors | ||
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Connector type (length) |
Main | 1x 24-pin (60cm) modular |
| ATX12V/EPS12V |
1x 4+4-pin (65cm) modular 1x 8-pin (65cm) modular |
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| PCIe |
2x 6/8-pin (60cm) modular 2x 6/8-pin (60cm) modular 2x 6/8-pin (60cm) modular |
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| Peripheral |
3x SATA (ca. 55, 70, 85cm) modular 3x SATA (ca. 55, 70, 85cm) modular 3x SATA (ca. 55, 70, 85cm) modular 2x SATA (ca. 35, 50 cm) modular |
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3x Molex (ca. 55, 70, 85cm modular 3x Molex (ca. 55, 70, 85cm) modular 2x Molex (ca. 35, 50cm) modular 1x Molex to 2x FDD adapter (15 cm) modular |
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As far as the connectors go, all of the cables are 60cm or more long which will be good for larger cases. Naturally, a PSU in this wattage should come with plenty of connectors and long cables, but it is very impressive to see the heap of modular cables in the package. Like the Seasonic, all of the cables are modular and the two FDD connectors listed in the table above are implemented as an adapter. This method allows the customer to realize an absolutely individual cable configuration for their PC.
Both the two CPU and the three PCIe cables have a hugely satisfying wire cross-section (16 AWG). Eleven SATA and eight Molex connectors are more than enough to power any computer. We should note that the Platinum PSU from Enermax offers twelve SATA plugs; nevertheless, the number of cables and connectors is adequate for a 1000W model.
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dqniel - Thursday, March 1, 2012 - link
And yes, you should edit the efficiency testing charts to say the voltage at which it was tested (115v, 230v).ZekkPacus - Thursday, March 1, 2012 - link
They used to test with both, which I would personally like to see come back. They also used to use a proper dbA measurement for noise and not the 'subjective' measurement they now use. A bit of a shame.sonci - Thursday, March 1, 2012 - link
so, whats next, a Seasonic PSU with the Corsair name on it?I wonder how fanboys will swear how good is their psu,
they even have the same market USA, Europe, don`t know if they sell in Asia though...
Sabresiberian - Thursday, March 1, 2012 - link
What's your point?There have always been far more PSU brands than manufacturers. Seasonic, at one time, didn't put their name on anything, they made PSUs for other companies to retail, and it was only through being mentioned in articles by sites like Anandtech and Tomshardware that end users came to know the name.
Any company that chooses Seasonic as a manufacturer deserves credit for making a great choice, since overall there is none better or more consistent (I rank Enermax up there as well, though being very picky about the electronic results puts Seasonic slightly ahead, overall). And, there is nothing wrong with having someone manufacture something you tweak the specs of to make your own design variation, or even just add a little "bling" as is pretty much the case here.
Just as an example, one reason I won't buy another Silverstone PSU is that you need a chart to figure out who made their particular product, and they more often choose by the manufacturing cost than by the quality of the work. Antec, on the other hand, chooses manufacturer quality over cost, generally speaking. You are more likely to find an Antec made by Seasonic than a Silverstone made by Seasonic. In fact, as far as I've read Silverstone has never used Seasonic. (Regardless of who's name is on it or who made it though, I firmly believe in buying a unit that you've read a proper review of.)
;)
aranyagag - Thursday, March 1, 2012 - link
yes please do mention the voltage, at which you test.IKeelU - Thursday, March 1, 2012 - link
But I don't understand why anyone would care even the slightest about how their PSU looks. I read the review and watched the video (which was almost entirely focused on the exterior design), but...I still don't get it.ZekkPacus - Thursday, March 1, 2012 - link
Some people like to have a showy case with windows. If that's the case, an 'agressive' looking power supply such as this might appeal to them. Same reasoning behind Corsair's GS series.Beenthere - Thursday, March 1, 2012 - link
Some folks get all excited about the exterior look of the PSU. It's strange for sure. Some reviewers actually rate the BOX that the PSU comes in. Does it have pictures of a sexy girl and a carrying HANDLE? If not they deduct points from the score... Some people are really gullible. ;)dj christian - Thursday, March 1, 2012 - link
It's not relevant to the article but how can i keep track on my posts and the comment replies in the articles and such with my account? Must i get a forum account?Thanks!
iamkyle - Thursday, March 1, 2012 - link
It would be nice to see these reviews compared to other PSU's JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER REVIEW ON ANANDTECH