Thursday, March 30th 2023
Thermaltake Unveils the New Toughpower GF A3 ATX 3.0
Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast memory solutions, is excited to introduce the latest Toughpower GF A3 Gold series. Designed with Intel ATX 3.0 compliance, a native PCIe Gen 5.0 12+4pin modular interface, and 80 PLUS Gold efficiency, the Toughpower GF A3 is ready to fully support the newest-gen hardware. This PSU comes with the dimensions of 150 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) x 140 mm (D), and it has five watts to choose from, including 1200 W, 1050 W, 850 W, 750 W, and 650 W. Additionally, the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series meets Intel voltage regulation standards, which strengthens power stability and reliability.
The Intel ATX 3.0 specification of the Toughpower GF A3 allows for a 200% power excursion and a 60% low load efficiency, allowing steady power to your GPU. The native PCIe Gen 5.0 12VHPWR connector can power up the latest high-end graphics cards with a single cable. To smoothly supply power for hardware, the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series is equipped with superior Japanese 105°C/221°F main electrolytic capacitors, high amperage single +12V rail, and DC to DC design, which supports the highest durability, stability, and compatibility. Furthermore, the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series is built with industry-grade protections, such as OCP (Over Current Protection), OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection), OTP (Over Temperature Protection), to ensure hardware safety.
The Smart Zero Fan inside the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series produces excellent airflow with an incredibly quiet 120 mm fluid bearing fan, as well as the ability to minimize undesired noise. Designed with our Smart Zero Fan, the fan only spins until the load reaches a certain percentage of the power supply, and the users can turn it on and off by its physical switch. To achieve the power efficiency of the PC system and the eco design, the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series supports Intel deep power down C6/C7 status.
The Toughpower GF A3 Gold series is compatible with Intel ATX 3.0 standards, Intel voltage regulation standards, and its 80 PLUS Gold certified. Don't miss the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series, if you are looking for a high-quality fully modular PSU to support next-gen graphics cards and restricted with your chassis dimensions.
Features of the Toughpower GF A3 series
Fully Compatible with Intel ATX 3.0 Standards
Toughpower GF A3 Gold series is completely compatible with Intel ATX 3.0 Specifications which supports up to 200% power excursion, achieves 60% low load efficiency, and meets required power supply timing standards.
PCIe Gen 5.0 Ready
A 16pin connector is included with the Toughpower GF A3 series to provide powerful and stable performance that enables the PSU to run next-generation GPUs natively.
The wattage marked on the 12VHPWR's connector is the recommended wattage. (Ref. Intel design guideline) The native 16 PIN (12VHPWR) PCIe connector of the GF A3 650 W & 750 W can deliver up to 300 W for PCIe 5.0 graphics cards. (850 W's 16pin cable: delivers up to 450 W, 1050 W & 1200 W's 16-pin cables: delivers up to 600 W)
Power Up Next Generation Hardware
To fully support next-gen hardware, Toughpower GF A3 Gold Series (650 W/750 W/850 W/1050 W/1200 W) complies with ATX 3.0 standards, including a PCIe Gen 5.0 12VHPWR connector.
Made to Comply with the Latest Graphics Cards
To satisfy the increasing demand for the power consumption of graphics cards, the GF A3 Gold series is designed to support NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards and is able to supply the graphics cards in different ways of connection.
80 PLUS Gold Certified
With 80 Plus Gold certification, Toughpower GF A3 transforms power efficiently, allowing less power loss and internal heat accumulation.
Be Smart, Stay Quiet
Featuring a 120 mm fluid bearing fan to deliver excellent airflow. Furthermore, the Smart Zero Fan will not spin until the load exceeds a certain percentage of the power supply, minimizing undesired noise.
17 ms and up Hold Up Time
To prevent momentarily drops and transient power outages caused by a power interruption, the GF A3 series will deliver at least 17 ms at 100% workload, without system reboot or resetting.
More Stable with Japanese Electrolytic Capacitors
High-quality Japanese 105°C/221°F main electrolytic capacitors offer stability and reliability which enhance the durability of the GF A3 Gold series.
High Amperage Single +12V Rail & High-Class Technologies
To ensure stability, the GF A3 is made with single +12V rails for delivering power to reach the best compatibility, as well as designed with the LLC and DC to DC circuit for strengthening the voltage regulation.
Fully Modular Low-Profile Cables
The fully modular low-profile black cables make cable management easier and more flexible, increasing the tidiness and airflow inside the chassis.
Intel C6/C7 States Ready
For optimal energy savings, the GF A3 series has been designed to work with all Intel processor generations to operate power efficiently.
Availability and Warranty
Toughpower GF A3 650 W/750 W/850 W/1050 W/1200 W Gold - TT Premium Edition will be available for purchase in April 2023 via the Thermaltake worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors. It is backed by a ten-year warranty and supported by the Thermaltake worldwide customer service and technical support network.
Toughpower GF A3 Gold series MSRP:
Source:
Thermaltake
The Intel ATX 3.0 specification of the Toughpower GF A3 allows for a 200% power excursion and a 60% low load efficiency, allowing steady power to your GPU. The native PCIe Gen 5.0 12VHPWR connector can power up the latest high-end graphics cards with a single cable. To smoothly supply power for hardware, the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series is equipped with superior Japanese 105°C/221°F main electrolytic capacitors, high amperage single +12V rail, and DC to DC design, which supports the highest durability, stability, and compatibility. Furthermore, the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series is built with industry-grade protections, such as OCP (Over Current Protection), OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection), OTP (Over Temperature Protection), to ensure hardware safety.
The Toughpower GF A3 Gold series is compatible with Intel ATX 3.0 standards, Intel voltage regulation standards, and its 80 PLUS Gold certified. Don't miss the Toughpower GF A3 Gold series, if you are looking for a high-quality fully modular PSU to support next-gen graphics cards and restricted with your chassis dimensions.
Features of the Toughpower GF A3 series
Fully Compatible with Intel ATX 3.0 Standards
Toughpower GF A3 Gold series is completely compatible with Intel ATX 3.0 Specifications which supports up to 200% power excursion, achieves 60% low load efficiency, and meets required power supply timing standards.
PCIe Gen 5.0 Ready
A 16pin connector is included with the Toughpower GF A3 series to provide powerful and stable performance that enables the PSU to run next-generation GPUs natively.
The wattage marked on the 12VHPWR's connector is the recommended wattage. (Ref. Intel design guideline) The native 16 PIN (12VHPWR) PCIe connector of the GF A3 650 W & 750 W can deliver up to 300 W for PCIe 5.0 graphics cards. (850 W's 16pin cable: delivers up to 450 W, 1050 W & 1200 W's 16-pin cables: delivers up to 600 W)
Power Up Next Generation Hardware
To fully support next-gen hardware, Toughpower GF A3 Gold Series (650 W/750 W/850 W/1050 W/1200 W) complies with ATX 3.0 standards, including a PCIe Gen 5.0 12VHPWR connector.
Made to Comply with the Latest Graphics Cards
To satisfy the increasing demand for the power consumption of graphics cards, the GF A3 Gold series is designed to support NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards and is able to supply the graphics cards in different ways of connection.
80 PLUS Gold Certified
With 80 Plus Gold certification, Toughpower GF A3 transforms power efficiently, allowing less power loss and internal heat accumulation.
Be Smart, Stay Quiet
Featuring a 120 mm fluid bearing fan to deliver excellent airflow. Furthermore, the Smart Zero Fan will not spin until the load exceeds a certain percentage of the power supply, minimizing undesired noise.
17 ms and up Hold Up Time
To prevent momentarily drops and transient power outages caused by a power interruption, the GF A3 series will deliver at least 17 ms at 100% workload, without system reboot or resetting.
More Stable with Japanese Electrolytic Capacitors
High-quality Japanese 105°C/221°F main electrolytic capacitors offer stability and reliability which enhance the durability of the GF A3 Gold series.
High Amperage Single +12V Rail & High-Class Technologies
To ensure stability, the GF A3 is made with single +12V rails for delivering power to reach the best compatibility, as well as designed with the LLC and DC to DC circuit for strengthening the voltage regulation.
Fully Modular Low-Profile Cables
The fully modular low-profile black cables make cable management easier and more flexible, increasing the tidiness and airflow inside the chassis.
Intel C6/C7 States Ready
For optimal energy savings, the GF A3 series has been designed to work with all Intel processor generations to operate power efficiently.
Availability and Warranty
Toughpower GF A3 650 W/750 W/850 W/1050 W/1200 W Gold - TT Premium Edition will be available for purchase in April 2023 via the Thermaltake worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors. It is backed by a ten-year warranty and supported by the Thermaltake worldwide customer service and technical support network.
Toughpower GF A3 Gold series MSRP:
- 650W: $ 99.99 / €109.90
- 750W: $ 109.99 / €119.90
- 850W: $ 129.99 / €139.90
- 1050W: $ 159.99 / €169.90
- 1200W: $ 189.99 / €209.90
(prices may vary per region)
5 Comments on Thermaltake Unveils the New Toughpower GF A3 ATX 3.0
In all seriousness without a review it would be hard to tell but the most obvious is price. The non A3 1200w launched a few months ago at a MSRP of $229, this A3 1200w version is at $189. Cost cutting is happening somewhere on these units.
Looking at basic specs
the A3 is
not as deep, 140mm vs 160mm
rated at 45c to 40c
smaller fan, 120mm to 135mm
I mean they only mentioned it 6-7 times throughout the text of the PR, so exactly who are they trying to convince, us or themselves ?