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Fully modular V series is based on the Seasonic X series. The semi modular V series is made by Enhance. Both are good but I'd rather have a Seasonic built unit if I had a choice.
 
Could someone explain the pros and cons of some of the primary topologies? Like LLC resonant, active clamp forward, single forward, etc.? On Jonnyguru, they talk about primary topoligies a lot, but I never really understand what they're talking about. I've tried Googling to research it, but the explanations are either

1) Not related to computer power supplies
2) For professional engineers and beyond my knowledge

 


http://www.smpspowersupply.com/power-supply.html

http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/AppNotes/01114A.pdf

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/anatomy-of-switching-power-supplies/
 


If I recall I think Unicon is Korean but don't take my word for it. I'd say they're fine, polymer caps of any brand, the experts say, should last a lot longer than the electrolytic caps. Though they can indeed crack and break.
 
Hey guys It's Torrent!

So after a fantastic Computex showcasing some great upcoming products, it's time to add some new units to the unlisted pile (With listed ones coming a few days after).

Aerocool
Aerocool is back with a new name for their PSUs. Codenamed Project 7, they are platinum rated with versions 550W (P7-P550), 650W (P7-P650), 750W (P7-P750), and 850W (P7-P850). Flat, modular cables and an RGB temperature sensitive fan, it should be a fine product by Aerocool.

Cooler Master
Dear god, finally! Cooler Master looks like it's replacing everything (Except the V / VS range) from their super-aging GX and SilentPRO series, with the MasterWatt series. The most interesting one was the MasterWatt Maker. Everything from Japan, capacitors, materials, hell even the assembly is done there. There's also the MasterWatt Pro, MasterWatt and MasterWatt Lite series (In price ascending order). No idea on efficiency or platform, so we'll have to wait.

Cougar / HEC Compucase
Some new units from these guys. The GX Gold series with fixed cables, the GTX series is just the GX series with modular cables, the LX series is a bronze rated series with modular cables and the VTX is again, just the LX with fixed cables. All will be made by HEC, but let's see if they can finally pull it off.

Enermax
They're back from the grave, with a digital version of the Platimax series, known as Platimax DS. Mass Production should start again in September, so expect these to be released to the general consumer around January.

EVGA
EVGA are releasing a variant of the Supernova G2 with lights (Please not RGBs), known as GL. They will serve as the lower end G series from now on for EVGA's PSUs. However, there is the Supernova G3 series. Sadly, no pictures, but it will be hard to beat the G2 since they were so good. We'll have to see how EVGA can pull this off.

FSP
FSP has unveiled the "Dagger" series of units. Dagger because it's an SFX unit i.e. Short. Fully modular, gold rated and "VR Ready," These units should be good to go for any small form factor build.

Gigabyte
Gigabyte is re-entering the PSU business after it failed to keep up with the competition years ago. Known as the XP1200, it is platinum rated and uses all Japanese components. Let's see if Gigabyte can pull of a good'un.

G-Skill
G-Skill are debuting PSUs with their iconic Ripjaws name on it. Ripjaws Platinum will be the name and it comes in 850w, 1000w and 1200w flavors.

In Win
In Win are still at it with their surprisingly decent units, with the Signature-II and Signature-III series (Yeah, I have no idea either). Series-III uses naked, unpainted steel, whilst the Series-II is painted. Both have USB charging as standard and are platinum rated, with full Japanese caps used and an "Industry first" 165mm fan. We'll see how they do, if they release them (Still waiting for the Serenity series).

LEPA
LEPA is back with some new units to show off. Their MaxTytan series of units are Titanium rated, one being 500w and the other 1250w. The latter using modular cabling while the former has to do with standard cabling. They also revealed the VR series (That's Variable Resistor design), which are gold and have a manual switch to control the fan speed.

Raijintech
Raijintech, known for their cooling products and cases, is now entering into the PSU market, with some really Plain-Jane names. The err.... Interestingly named ATX, Micro-ATX and SFX series of units. Weirdly, the Micro-ATX-700 model is a platinum rated model, whilst the ATX-850 is gold rated and the ATX-600, Micro-ATX-600 and SFX-450 are bronze rated. No word on OEM, but quoting from eTeknix, "Raijintek seems to have every base covered, with a range of units that offers up a fully modular and high-end, all Japanese capacitor 850W 80 Plus Gold Unit, right down to their SFX 450W for SFF builds." It looks like multiple platforms are gonna be used.

Riotoro
Riotoro is debuting their PSUs with codenames Onyx and Enigma. Made by Great Wall, the Onyx series and Enigma series are designed to hit the sweet spot for practical real-world performance, reliability and price. Onyx will be bronze with 450w, 650w and 750w flavors with semi-modular cables and Japanese Bulk Capacitors and APFC modules. Enigma will be gold with only a 750w variant, with fully modular cabling and 100% Japanese capacitors.

Rosewill
Rosewill have been busy with the Tokamak series, releasing the 1500 and 1250 watt variants, with LED indicators for load and Titanium efficiency. That concludes that broadcast.

Seasonic
So Seasonic have some new units incoming to replace some aging names. Let's start with the Focus series. Gold rated with codenames FC (Fully cabled), FM (Semi-modular) and FX (Fully Modular). They look like the replacements for the G and the S12G, but we'll have to find out for ourselves in time. We also have the Prime Gold, Platinum and Titanium series of units. All poised to replace the X-Series, Platinum and Titanium series, but again, we need some word from Seasonic first. There is also a 2017 update to the Snow Silent coming as well.

Silverstone
Silverstone's PSU division debuts the SX-800LTi. An 800w SFX unit with TITANIUM efficiency. Yes, that is top efficiency from a tiny unit. Expect it to release around November. There is also the new Titanium series of units with Codename ST-xxxxTI. So far, only 1500 and 1350 watt versions are available. No word on OEM yet or release.

Super Flower
Super Flower has updated their brilliant Leadex series to Leadex-II. Only gold rated for now (115v and 230v), but should begin production soon, with a weird, but logical strategy. The regions with 115v power will receive models with 500w to 1000w models, whilst regions with 230v power will receive 650w to 1200w models.

Thermaltake
Thermaltake are adding (God help me) RGB fans to their high end ToughPower DPS-G Titanium and Gold lines, codenamed Riing. They are pretty much the same units, only with these RGB fans installed, so these won't go on the list, unless otherwise. However, they did create a ToughPower SFX series of units, intended for Mini-ITX cases. In 450 and 600 watt flavors, both of which are gold rated. Not entirely sure on OEM, but considering that the new ToughPower series are mainly using Enhance platforms, bets are on that OEM.

Zalman
I just spied on this unit inside a case in a photo in the upcoming X7 chassis. It's the ZM-1200-EMT. Not much to say apart from it's gold rated. No OEM yet, but soon enough, we'll see a review.

Any other news? Comment below and i'll add it to this update article soon enough.
 


That's Silverstone for you. You get a compact unit with poor voltage performance for a high price. Though if one thing can be said about them, they are still pretty decent units. Everything is in spec, and they aren't garbage at all. I just think they can be overpriced sometimes. As OklahomaWofl says, they seem to not focus too much on performance.
 
I don't get it. The single most widely used, recommended and visible psu is the 550w since it covers an extremely broad range of gpus. For sli/xfire of most you are looking at a 750/850w. So why would a solidly centered brand such as g-skill break into the psu game at the extreme high end? Honestly, who nowadays has much use for a 1200w monster psu?
 


Exactly. I actually wish we had more 450W units on the market. Let's face it, a quality 550W PSU in general is overkill for most setups. Even our best GPU, the GTX 1080, a full system with that is only sniffing 350W under stress.
 
Well, 350w is a conservative intel build. Add a decent OC and that'll easily run 450w. And don't forget that peak efficiency for psus is in the 50-70% load range, so a pc running 350w on a 550w psu is about as good as it gets. Peak efficiency, low fan speeds, quiet, minimal heat output etc.
 


Yes but gaming load is generally quite lower than maximum load. On Jonnyguru they say gaming load is about 60%, I'll say it's more like 70%. Depends of course on the game and all, but if you have a 450W system, 70% load would be around good efficiency territory.

On second note, I don't really care for efficiency personally anyway 😛 though I will agree that the heat and fan benefits are nice.
 
I would love to see a rmx 450, that would be amazing and a whole bunch of updated seasonics at 300-550W too, as there are so many more builds which could use them now than ever before. Especially with AMD planning to drop the RX 480 at 150W or less TDP
 
Hi all,

I'm looking for a good tier 1 modular power supply around 1000w. Since the list hasnt been updated for a while i was hoping i could be pointe din the right direction. I'm in Australia if that means anything.
 
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