Chieftec Atmos 850 W

suvirintojas · Dec 29, 2023

Atmos is Chieftec's latest 80PLUS Gold-rated power supply series built to support the ATX 3.0 specification, aimed at the price-conscious but quality-seeking buyer. Today we're testing out the capabilities of the 850 W unit.

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R-T-B · Dec 29, 2023

May I just be the first to welcome TPU's new PSU reviewer? I hope this is the first of many quality reviews.

Honestly, it's a solid review and I can't nitpick anything. If I had to say something, I'd say this: You have a little less data than the outgoing reviewer (EMI noise etc) but that requires a large investment for very little meaningful return and I don't expect anything like that off the bat. Overall, great job coming into big shoes. I look forward to more.

ymdhis · Dec 30, 2023

If I may make a suggestion, could you do the tests at specific watt outputs instead of percentages? A 5% test will mean different thing for a 600W and a 850W supply. Instead you could do something like 25W, 50W, 100W, 200W, 300W, etc.. Such numbers would be directly comparable between different models.
Also I'd encourage the low watt efficiency test since when idling, most PCs nowadays operate at ~20-30W or less.

R-T-B · Dec 30, 2023

I agree a very low wattage efficiency test would be a nice addition.

Icon Charlie · Dec 30, 2023

Overall, this is a very nice review on an important component that gets little information/reporting in the tech industry.

Good job on this from the old man. :peace:

DBGT · Dec 30, 2023

Finally, a PSU review.

VulkanBros · Dec 30, 2023

@suvirintojas - do you know which platform it is based on? (Seasonic, FSP, etc) or is it their own creation?

Elisis · Dec 30, 2023

VulkanBros said:
@suvirintojas - do you know which platform it is based on? (Seasonic, FSP, etc) or is it their own creation?

Seems like Andyson PAD35.
Think EVGA GA

ymdhis · Dec 30, 2023

R-T-B said:
I agree a very low wattage efficiency test would be a nice addition.

nl.hardware.info has low watt efficiency tests and even a database driven comparison list. It's not all in english, but easy enough to navigate.

S73fan · Dec 30, 2023

I am really disappointed...

mechtech · Dec 30, 2023

Decent review! I remember chieftec used to have a good presence in North America, but haven't seen much from them in the past while.

A suggestion, perhaps add the OEM/ODM, if possible in the main table.

Edit the 120 euros - is that before or after taxes?

That's about $175 CAD!!

Only a 5 year warranty as well.

Dave65 · Dec 30, 2023

Ive had my differences with TPU but I do appreciate the PSU reviews a lot.. Thanks.

SmokingCrop · Dec 30, 2023

ymdhis said:
nl.hardware.info has low watt efficiency tests and even a database driven comparison list. It's not all in english, but easy enough to navigate.

Hardware.info is shutting down on the first of January though. (Hardware Info stopt in 2024 - Hardware Info)

Jism · Dec 30, 2023

When i see that brand,

Dolby®, Dolby® Atmos and the Dolby logos (Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos) are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Lawsuits coming in in 3....2.....1 ...

bug · Dec 30, 2023

ymdhis said:
If I may make a suggestion, could you do the tests at specific watt outputs instead of percentages? A 5% test will mean different thing for a 600W and a 850W supply. Instead you could do something like 25W, 50W, 100W, 200W, 300W, etc.. Such numbers would be directly comparable between different models.
Also I'd encourage the low watt efficiency test since when idling, most PCs nowadays operate at ~20-30W or less.

Iirc, 80+ specs explicitly list load % instead of set values. So it makes sense reviewers would look at the same marks. And that's fine, if I know how much power my system draws, I can figure out where it lands on that curve.
My only complaint (and that is generic, nothing to do with reviews) is that many systems idle a lot, so they'll sit in the least optimal zone of a PSU most of the time.

ymdhis · Dec 30, 2023

SmokingCrop said:
Hardware.info is shutting down on the first of January though. (Hardware Info stopt in 2024 - Hardware Info)

un fucking believable, I remember searching so long for a site that had proper low wattage efficiency tests and just as soon as I found it, it gets shut down.

ziemniak · Dec 30, 2023

Great start for a PSU review! Congrats

Chomiq · Dec 31, 2023

Jism said:
When i see that brand,

Lawsuits coming in in 3....2.....1 ...

Clearly not Atmos on its own.

ir_cow · Dec 31, 2023

mechtech said:
Edit the 120 euros - is that before or after taxes?

That's about $175 CAD!!

Only a 5 year warranty as well.

I'll take a SuperFlower with a 10 year warranty for cheaper thank you!

Wirko · Jan 1, 2024

So, the reviewer's name means "welder", Google says, and that leaves a positive impression on me. Should handle kiloamperes and fireworks cold-blooded.

The Shield · Jan 3, 2024

Very good review! For a long time I've been hoping to see more PSU articles on TPU...well done, Suvirintojas!
Also, it would be nice to know who the manufacturer is.

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Chieftec Atmos 850 W

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