Corsair RM1000x
The new Straight Power 11 unit with 1kW capacity features high build quality and its platform has decent performance. The major problem of this unit is the similar priced competition which besides higher overall performance, also features a more silent operation along with a longer warranty. be quiet! needs to drop the price of this product by 20-30 bucks, in order to improve its performance per buck ratio. This platform is highly capable and well built, but it needs some changes in order to keep up with the rest offerings in this category.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Fully modular, so you only connect the cables that your system needs..ATX12V Version : 2.53, MTBF hours : 100,000 hours. Continuous output rated temperature C : 50°C.
- A 135mm ML fan utilizes a magnetic levitation bearing and custom engineered rotors for high performance, low noise, and superior reliability.
- EPS12V connector for compatibility with modern graphics cards and motherboards.
- 100% Industrial-grade, 105°C rated Japanese capacitors ensure unwavering power and reliability.
- Supports Modern Standby sleep mode for extremely fast wake-from-sleep times and better low-load efficiency.
PROS
+ Full power at 46°C
+ Ripple suppression
+ Load regulation (+12V)
+ 5VSB efficiency
+ Hold-up time
+ Accurate Power Ok signal
+ Turn-on Transient Response
+ Full protections set
+ Build quality
+ Fully modular
+ FDB fan
CONS
- At this price range the competition is tough
- Efficiency at light loads
- Performance in the Advanced Transient Response tests
- Load regulation (3.3V)
- Fan profile
- Not so silent operation
- 6x PCIe connectors
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By Tom's Hardware on March 15, 2018
The new Straight Power 11 unit with 1kW capacity features high build quality and its platform has decent performance. The major problem of this unit is the similar priced competition which besides higher overall performance, also features a more silent operation along with a longer warranty. be quiet! needs to drop the price of this product by 20-30 bucks, in order to improve its performance per buck ratio. This platform is highly capable and well built, but it needs some changes in order to keep up with the rest offerings in this category.
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