Cooler Master Enhanced the Legacy with ATX 3.0 Power Supply Launch: V Gold i, V SFX Platinum, MWE Gold V2 ATX 3.0 version

[AleksandarK]

Last year Cooler Master unveiled a milestone in the history of contemporary technology: the very first small form factor power supply in the market with 850 W, V SFX Gold series. Today, Cooler Master takes the successor and pushes the limit to the maximum. Introducing V SFX Platinum, a series of small form factor power supply focused on high density and maximum power. While increasing the efficiency rate from Gold to Platinum, we also added ATX 3.0 and PCI-e Gen 5 connector so even with the Mini-ITX build; this will be your last stop when choosing the right power supply.

High Density / Performance-Focused
The V SFX Platinum comes with 2 different wattages: 1100 W and 1300 W targeting Mini-ITX system builders who wants to go bold with their setup, but doesn't have enough juice from the power supply. It also comes with a free SFX-ATX bracket that unlocks the limitations between each form factors, giving end-users more freedom and potential builds in the future. The V SFX Platinum are built with Full Bridge LLC design, quiet 92 mm silent fan and 100% Japanese capacitors. By adding PCIe Gen 5 connector, V SFX Platinum can unlock it's true potential and power up all Nvidia RTX 40 series GPU in the future.



Connect with the Future
Cooler Master is announcing a new line of the high-end power supply units under the name V Gold. After years of the original V series, a modern touch and futuristic looks has been added into the V Gold i series. The series is the improved version and specifically the next generations of high-end PC builders.
The V Gold i comes in two different wattage levels, 750 W, 850 W and both have an 80 Plus Gold rating efficiency, half Bridge LLC converter and 135 mm fan. The semi-digital design allows users to monitor the unit's status through Cooler Master's in-house software, MasterControl. Users can make necessary changes based on personal preference and receive information through the software. This new series features a new platform that boast great performance from all fronts. Inspired by the past PSU lines, Cooler Master has endeavored to deliver something safe, reliable, and efficient for a new era of gamers, modders and anyone also who simply demands the best for and from their system.

Reborn / Reconnect from the Market
MWE Gold V2 ATX 3.0 is the next step in the evolutions of the ATX 3.0 power supply lineup. The intention was not to create a new product, but to improve a current one to be even better to consumers and end-users. While the MWE Gold V2 has been in the market for quite a few years, we decided to carry on the classic high wattage power supply with the ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5 connector and allow users to choose what they really want for their builds.
The classic 80 Plus Gold efficiency rate and 140 mm fans delivering the best performance and quiet fan noise at the same time.

All Performance. No Fuss.
All three new lineups are crafted with the best Cooler Master's in-house designers, offering new power supply experiences and new market trend. We also root deeply with our communities, understanding what they want and what they would like to see from Cooler Master. Power supply is one of the most important components in the system build. So choosing the right power supply can be hard, but we have you covered.

Availability:
V Gold i will be available for US$189.99 (750) US$209.99 (850) MSRP (prices may vary per region).
Launch Date: Q4 2022

V SFX Platinum 1100 / 1300 will be available for US$309.99 (1100) US$329.99 (1300) MSRP (prices may vary per region).
Launch Date: Q1 2023

MWE Gold V2 ATX 3.0 1050 / 1250 will be available for US$179.99 (1050) US$199.99 (1250) MSRP (prices may vary per region).
Launch Date: Q4 2022

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[wolf]

holy hell 1100w and 1300w for SFX form factor? I've only had the SF750 for about a year and don't see it being a roadblock to a new gen card, but my next PSU will for sure be ATX 3.0

 

[ixi]

Need reviews!

 

[Ferrum Master]

1100 W and 1300 W targeting Mini-ITX system builders

That's scifi... how on earth to cool that, open window in arctic?

 

[ExcuseMeWtf]

I really like that CM still uses that rugged looking coating.

 

[tabascosauz]

1100 W and 1300 W targeting Mini-ITX system builders

That's scifi... how on earth to cool that, open window in arctic?

I was suspecting a few months ago at announcement that it would derate at certain temp thresholds, but the spec sheet for the V1300 SFX indicates normal ratings up to 50C. Of course, CM could also just be less than entirely truthful in their spec sheets.

Even if this is a revolutionary new platform (still can't find who the OEM will ve) and leveraging GaN, I just don't see how the "quiet effective 92mm fan" is possible at full rated load. Incredulous reaction from me if the V1300 manages to stay cool and quiet at the same time at 1300W.

 

[Ferrum Master]

I was suspecting a few months ago at announcement that it would derate at certain temp thresholds, but the spec sheet for the V1300 SFX indicates normal ratings up to 50C. Of course, CM could also just be less than entirely truthful in stay cool and quiet at the same time at 1300W.

The only way is if you see polar bears outside your open window.

I was more thinking about the mITX aim, where really something eats over 1000W is an esoteric thing. Okay, 700W are feasible if you like it loud. 1000W... just no... it simply lacks surface area and volume for cooling. mATX case, for sure, but true mITX no no no...

 

[dgianstefani]

Confused as to why OEMs aren't targeting 80+/Cybernetics titanium/diamond efficiency levels before even attempting that level of power in SFX volume.

Noone who buys a 1000 W+ PSU for ITX will/should be on a tight budget. Inherently these systems are more expensive and challenging than ATX/MATX.

Noone who buys a 1000 W+ PSU for ITX wants to hear a 92mm fan spinning at 3000+ RPM if it gets close to that load.

I'll wait for Corsair/Seasonic offering, personally very doubtful that these other brands will be able to produce a high wattage SFX/SFX-L PSU without major compromises.

 

[stimpy88]

These prices are insane for the only two PSU worth a damn. What the hell does someone need with an 1100w PSU in a single GPU build?

Please bring back the good old days of a quality PSU for less than $250 and normal person power ratings... an 850w PSU should be fine for anyone with a 500w GPU!

 

[ExcuseMeWtf]

Gotta love how folks above already know those will be crap without any reviews being published lmao.

 

[thegnome]

Really high prices.. Well atleast they are all 3.0 certified.

Oh and finally, for the love of god (despite me being atheist), finally some proper high power sfx psu's. Probably loud and hot and little use, but my prediction is finally confirmed that 1000w+ models are not impossible for sfx.

 

[dgianstefani]

Gotta love how folks above already know those will be crap without any reviews being published lmao.

It's basic physics and electrical engineering - components in a form factor that size, at the efficiencies quoted will produce X amount of heat, which needs to be dissipated by a 92mm fan. It's going to be noisy.

 

[ExcuseMeWtf]

It's basic physics and electrical engineering - components in a form factor that size, at the efficiencies quoted will produce X amount of heat, which needs to be dissipated by a 92mm fan. It's going to be noisy.

And yet before you said:

I'll wait for Corsair/Seasonic offering, personally very doubtful that these other brands will be able to produce a high wattage SFX/SFX-L PSU without major compromises.

So which one is it? Are Corsair and Seasonic able to circumvent "basic physics and electrical engineering" the way other brands are not? Or is "major compromises" part referring to something else entirely?

 

[dgianstefani]

And yet before you said:

So which one is it? Are Corsair and Seasonic able to circumvent "basic physics and electrical engineering" the way other brands are not? Or is "major compromises" part referring to something else entirely?

Corsair and Seasonic will be able to produce higher efficiency designs, since they're the only ones that make sense in this form factor and wattage. That's the point.

 

[ExcuseMeWtf]

Except Corsair isn't actually producing PSUs, but outsourcing them to actual OEMs like Seasonic, be it based on their own designs or already available OEM's options. So does Cooler Master.

And hence, strictly speaking, that 1100W Platinum SFX COULD be a Seasonic unit, even though I don't personally think it's very likely.

Otherwise, I DEFINITELY wouldn't hold my breath regarding other OEMs suddenly popping out barrage of 1100W+ 80+ Titanium SFX units anytime soon lmao.

Regarding what exactly makes you put more faith in Corsair's/Seasonic's engineers vs Cooler Master's/OEM their use's engineers, I'll leave it. I'm assuming you have some classified evaluation of engineers' skillsets for all those companies But if you do, mind at least sharing who the OEM for that SFX unit actually is?

 

[dgianstefani]

Except Corsair isn't actually producing PSUs, but outsourcing them to actual OEMs like Seasonic, be it based on their own designs or already available OEM's options. So does Cooler Master.

And hence, strictly speaking, that 1100W Platinum SFX COULD be a Seasonic unit, even though I don't personally think it's very likely.

Otherwise, I DEFINITELY wouldn't hold my breath regarding other OEMs suddenly popping out barrage of 1100W+ 80+ Titanium SFX units anytime soon lmao.

OK? So...

The current range of known 1000 W SFX PSUs will be loud...

What I said 3 posts ago?

Regarding what exactly makes you put more faith in Corsair's/Seasonic's engineers vs Cooler Master's/OEM their use's engineers, I'll leave it. I'm assuming you have some classified evaluation of engineers' skillsets for all those companies

Their history of products proves their skills, all I need to say. You're the one trying to put words into my mouth.

Otherwise, I DEFINITELY wouldn't hold my breath regarding other OEMs suddenly popping out barrage of 1100W+ 80+ Titanium SFX units anytime soon lmao.

Titanium SFX units already exist, just not at those wattages yet.

Platinum SFX units exist already too, and these new products are the envelope being pushed, the cost is fan noise since efficiency will be 90% or less.

 

[ExcuseMeWtf]

Their history of products proves their skills, all I need to say. You're the one trying to put words into my mouth.

Ah, there's your problem.

History of e.g., Super Flower's PSUs, who drastically improved since Golden Green series, proves that otherwise, but I digress.

That's all I wanted to know, I rest my case obviously.

Have a nice day

 

[dgianstefani]

Ah, there's your problem.

History of e.g., Super Flower's PSUs, who drastically improved since Golden Green series, proves that otherwise, but I digress.

That's all I wanted to know, I rest my case obviously.

Have a nice day

Go and look up Seasonic Prime and Corsair SFX reviews, then get back to me.

 

[mouacyk]

the sfx vaporware is announced for the 4th time in 3 years

 

[ExcuseMeWtf]

Go and look up Seasonic Prime and Corsair SFX reviews, then get back to me.

Oh.

So you also know quality of future products from brand A based merely on past products from brands B and C.

Not what I asked for, but impressive nonetheless

Can you also tell lottery numbers in advance?

 

[dgianstefani]

Oh.

So you also know quality of future products from brand A based merely on past products from brands B and C.

Not what I asked for, but impressive nonetheless

Can you also tell lottery numbers in advance?

At this point you're literally just trolling.

 

[ExcuseMeWtf]

Given that it seems to be getting a rise out of you, I apparently am.

But so are you, if you are claiming you can do above, and expect others to believe that.

But I'll leave it at that to not provoke you further inadvertently.

Have a good day regardless.

 

[404NotFound]

Everyone seems to ignore the fact that at full load, and 91% efficiency, the 1300W SFX unit is producing 117W of heat. We have small CPU coolers running 92mm fans, pushing CPUs at that rating, below 90°C. On top of that, a CPU has a much much higher thermal density than multiple spread out components in even such a small enclosure. A PSU can also handle temps between 105°C and 125°C for some some of its parts.

Go look at the Silverstone 1000W SFX-L internals (yes I know it's SFX-L, but hear me out). There's not an extreme use of surface area (simply a large metal plate or two, with holes cut into it), and it doesn't get above 50°C at full load.

The people above are jumping the gun. Calm down and wait for reviews. I hopefully don't need to remind anyone why such crazy PSUs might be required, if you remember that space heaters like the 12900k and upcoming RTX4090 exist.

Also, if you're saying such a component combination is absurd in a SFF case...well yes, that's the point. If you're saying such a component combination is impossible in SFF, then you clearly haven't been paying attention to the SFF space. Don't underestimate what people of the community, or manufacturers, can come up with. It's certainly possible, it's just not optimal. Undervolting is a big friend of SFF users