Chieftronic by Chieftec Announces Powerup Series PSUs

[btarunr]

Based on the success of the POWERPLAY-SERIES Chieftronic is adding new Gaming Power Supply Units to its portfolio and is not just expanding its assortment, but also enhancing its market position in doing so. The units of the POWERUP-Series combine high technical quality with strong performance, due to high power density technology and fully-modular cable management, into one compact product that is suitable for a variety of different tower systems.

This compactness, in combination with 80 PLUS GOLD certified efficiency and wattages of 550 W, 650 W, 750 W and 850 W, makes the PowerUp-Series ideal for the introduction to the mainstream gaming market. The total length of just 14 cm enables the ATX 12 V power supply units to be built into smaller chassis, but also into big tower-systems, due to long, flat cables of 65 cm length whilst the modern color-scheme of the PSU as well as the innovative and unique shape of the fan grill allow the perfect combination with different case builds.



The newest full-bridge LLC and DC-to-DC technologies lead to low ripple values and tight voltage regulation, so that the system is always reliably und efficiently supported with the appropriate amount of power.



Chieftronic grants a five-year warranty on all products of the POWERUP-Series.

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[Anymal]

W1zzard should suggest to them the Nextpowerup name.

 

[my_name_is_earl]

There's not much they can do to PSU at this point. I hope to see slimmer cable in the future and overall slimmer PSU that delivered the same power output as the larger PSU. That 24 pin is an eyesore TBO.

 

[EarthDog]

Chieftec... known more for starting fires than reliable power supplies. No thanks!

 

[sutyi]

Chieftec... known more for starting fires than reliable power supplies. No thanks!

Back in the early 2000s they were selling good quality PSUs based on Sirtec and Delta designs, but somewhere it took a very wrong turn...

 

[EarthDog]

They may have/had some solid units, but that name is one most run away from. If you go with one of these, make sure you look at a quality review first.

 

[Sithaer]

Back in the early 2000s they were selling good quality PSUs based on Sirtec and Delta designs, but somewhere it took a very wrong turn...

My very first own PC build back in 2008 '8800GT/Dual core AMD and such' had a Chieftec 500W Smart Power and that thing served me for ~8 years through multiple builds w/o issues.
Mainly had to replace it after all that time cause the fan bearing died out and it was way too loud, but other than that it still works. 'not in use but I kept it around just in case'

At the time Chieftec was commonly used in my country as a baseline/okay brand PSU. 'idk maybe cause we had some other terrible ones and Chieftec was still better'

Now I don't know what happened with them or how their units are now but back then it was alright.

 

[Vya Domus]

Chieftec... known more for starting fires than reliable power supplies. No thanks!

FUD and a whole lot of drivel.

You can look up reviews, even the ones in TPUs database, most of things they make are decent. As is the case with most PSU brands out there actually, there is whole load of crap people keep repeating for some reason whenever it's about power supplies.

 

[EarthDog]

FUD and a whole lot of drivel.

You can look up reviews, even the ones in TPUs database, most of things they make are decent. As is the case with most PSU brands out there actually, there is whole load of crap people keep repeating for some reason whenever it's about power supplies.

Not in the least is what I said FUD.

Chieftec may have some good units, but they are known, generally, to be trash. Like I said.......

They may have/had some solid units, but that name is one most run away from. If you go with one of these, make sure you look at a quality review first.

EDIT: WTF....... why do I even see your posts? You've been on ignore for at least a year, lol.

 

[Vya Domus]

they are known to be trash. Like I said.......

I'll believe you if you point me to some reviews where they started a couple of fires as you claimed. Till, them, just a random opinion from someone on a forum.

You've been on ignore for at least a year, lol.

I came back to haunt you and the nonsense you sometimes post. There is no escaping.

 

[ObiFrost]

Chieftec may have some good units, but they are known, generally, to be trash. Like I said.......

Pretty much any brand has garbage units all around. Shall I include early batches of G3 or will you desperately defend EVGA? Or S12 from SeaSonic or something else?

 

[Rob94hawk]

No RGB?...

 

[EarthDog]

Pretty much any brand has garbage units all around. Shall I include early batches of G3 or will you desperately defend EVGA? Or S12 from SeaSonic or something else?

JFC people, what more do I need to say... the brand is generally regarded as not good. Sure, it may have had some good units over time, but it sure had a lot of duds, particularly back in the day. I'll repeat what I said for the last time.......

They may have/had some solid units, but that name is one most run away from. If you go with one of these, make sure you look at a quality review first.

I'm sorry to offend those who are scurrying around to defend Chieftec.

 

[ExcuseMeWtf]

Chieftec has never been as bad as some here believe.

They have always sold at least serviceable units, though their low end offering still isn't up to par (still group regulated 230V only units...), but they also sell CWT/Sirfa made modern units, though pricing is hit or miss.

 

[X71200]

Correct, Chieftec has had SOME not so great units, but recently they've actually improved quite a bit... and this PSU probably uses a CWT platform similar to that of some rather good Corsairs.

 

[Frick]

Not in the least is what I said FUD.

Chieftec may have some good units, but they are known, generally, to be trash. Like I said.......

High tier trash.

No but seriously, of the budgety brands Chieftech has probably been the best of them, with some really nice units thrown in the mix (they had some Delta based units that were really nice iirc). Not as "run away from" as ... Huntkey or the random Ebay stuff or Tooq and Akyga which are the cheapest things avaliable in Sweden right now. They were never Q-tek level garbage.

 

[dirtyferret]

chieftec uses mostly sirtec (aka highpower and whatever other name they use now) and CWT as their OEM. I mostly remember Sirtec making mediocre PSU for OCZ. CWT is huge, I believe they are the largest after market PSU OEM out there so they run the gamut from budget to excellent. My guess is those are CWT units but as earthdog stated you need a review before you can say anything about them with certainty.

FYI, at one time chieftec used Delta although I highly doubt those are delta units. (just noticed Frick mentioned this as well )

and this PSU probably uses a CWT platform similar to that of some rather good Corsairs.

if I had to make a bet based on their warranty, specs, and past OEM...it's the CWT GPS platform (think Deepcool ST, Montech Gamma II, and Thermaltake Smart DPS G). Now that doesn't mean the parts are similar to any of those units.

 

[X71200]

I mean the innards are mostly similar when they do those nowadays. Delta does not really do a lot of units now for the companies people buy from, so yes, that should be out of question.

 

[dirtyferret]

I mean the innards are mostly similar when they do those nowadays.

Not necessarily, typically the brand has a price point it wants and marketing points to feature. The OEM can say we have "X" platform but to meet that price point we have to use cheaper parts. Happens all the time.

Delta does not really do a lot of units now for the companies people buy from, so yes, that should be out of question.

Yes and no. The only time I really hear their name for after market desktop PSU is with Antec but they did PSU for Dell (may still make them) and they make them for servers. They are second only to acbel (if i recall correctly) in the power supply market so people are definitely using them.

 

[X71200]

You didn't get what I meant, I was talking about buying stuff like from Amazon. Antec sells Seasonic today. You don't really buy Delta for your gaming PC anymore, unless you pull some older unit or something from a server.

Yes, X or Y company can use cheaper parts, but most the components are actually the same when platforms are shared. Maybe the primary capacitor differs, but the majority of the stuff stay the same.

 

[dirtyferret]

You didn't get what I meant, I was talking about buying stuff like from Amazon. Antec sells Seasonic today. You don't really buy Delta for your gaming PC anymore, unless you pull some older unit or something from a server.

took me one second to find an antec delta on amazon, there are several more being sold as well once you start looking for various earhtwatt units

Amazon.com: Antec VP Plus Series VP550 Plus 550W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 Plus Certified Non-Modular Active PFC Power Supply: Electronics

Amazon.com: Antec VP Plus Series VP550 Plus 550W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 Plus Certified Non-Modular Active PFC Power Supply: Electronics

www.amazon.com

Yes, X or Y company can use cheaper parts, but most the components are actually the same when platforms are shared. Maybe the primary capacitor differs, but the majority of the stuff stay the same.

...it depends on the brand and units but there is zero certainty to this.

 

[X71200]

took me one second to find an antec delta on amazon, there are several more being sold as well once you start looking for various earhtwatt units

Amazon.com: Antec Earthwatts 650 watt 80 Plus Bronze Power supply : Electronics

Buy Antec Earthwatts 650 watt 80 Plus Bronze Power supply: Internal Power Supplies - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

...it depends on the brand and units but there is zero certainty to this.

Took you one second to find a 10 year old design that is no longer sold... for sure.

There is some actual certainty to that when you start looking at like, how similar most Focus based units, CWT platforms, etc are. Ok well maybe the secondary caps differ as well on cheaper PSUs, but I doubt EVEN that is the case here.

 

[dirtyferret]

Took you one second to find a 10 year old design that is no longer sold... for sure.

It's five years old (see review) and many PSU are sold out during the pandemic, i listed a new one above

Antec VPF Series 650W PSU Review

Antec's VPF650 is a budget PSU made by Delta Electronics to achieve high-performance-per-dollar. In the US, the VPF units are sold under the EarthWatts Green series.

www.tomshardware.com

There is some actual certainty to that when you start looking at like, how similar most Focus based units, CWT platforms, etc are. Ok well maybe the secondary caps differ as well on cheaper PSUs, but I doubt EVEN that is the case here.

I don't know how you can have any certainty on anything when we 1) don't know who the OEM is 2) have no independent reviews and 3) without 1 and 2, have nothing to compare the PSU to in terms of other units sharing the same platform. That is the exact case here with certainty. I made a guess based on previous OEM used and specs what the platform may be but it was just a guess.

 

[X71200]

It's five years old (see review) and many PSU are sold out during the pandemic, i listed a new one above

Antec VPF Series 650W PSU Review

Antec's VPF650 is a budget PSU made by Delta Electronics to achieve high-performance-per-dollar. In the US, the VPF units are sold under the EarthWatts Green series.

www.tomshardware.com

I don't know how you can have any certainty on anything when we 1) don't know who the OEM is 2) have no independent reviews and 3) without 1 and 2, have nothing to compare the PSU to in terms of other units sharing the same platform. That is the exact case here with certainty. I made a guess based on previous OEM used and specs what the platform may be but it was just a guess.

5 year old PSU does not list a new, and I believe the unit you linked is nothing more than an upgraded design which is actually OVER 10 years old. There are reviews of it, and I've been looking at them ever since. You're free to do your research. Saying that people actually buy Delta based PSUs for their gaming rigs in almost 2021 is such an uneducated statement that it is really a waste of time to speak on it. Your argument is leftover, old stock PSUs that are no longer made. Mostly sold for overpriced tags. That is completely irrelevant. When you buy Antec today, you mostly buy a Focus based unit.

I have certainty on one fact - platform sharing. That is done with MORE common parts today in such PSUs. Most of the innards of such units, are usually the exact same with the exception of the primary capacitor. You can see this in many of the Seasonic and CWT designs as I mentioned above.

 

[dirtyferret]

5 year old PSU does not list a new, and I believe the unit you linked is nothing more than an upgraded design which is actually OVER 10 years old. There are reviews of it, and I've been looking at them ever since. You're free to do your research. Saying that people actually buy Delta based PSUs for their gaming rigs in almost 2021 is such an uneducated statement that it is really a waste of time to speak on it. Your argument is leftover, old stock PSUs that are no longer made. Mostly sold for overpriced tags. That is completely irrelevant. When you buy Antec today, you mostly buy a Focus based unit.

I have certainty on one fact - platform sharing. That is done with MORE common parts today in such PSUs. Most of the innards of such units, are usually the exact same with the exception of the primary capacitor. You can see this in many of the Seasonic and CWT designs as I mentioned above.

You didn't mention any specific CWT or seasonic units above and Antec earthwatt units are sold on Amazon, microcenter, and newegg among other web sites. In fact all I see is some kid who got caught over his head and is now back tracking through an immature hissy fit so he won't feel embarrassed.