ASRock Inc., a global leader in motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, and gaming monitors, is once again expanding its product lineup with the launch of power supply units (PSUs) for the DIY market. The new PSU product lineup is available under the well-regarded Taichi, Phantom Gaming, Steel Legend, and Challenger series, designed to meet a wide range of user needs.

ASRock's PSUs are fully compliant with the latest Intel ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, supporting the instantaneous peak power loads of 200% to 235%. This ensures users receive stable power solutions for future technologies. Featuring native 12V-2x6 cables, the single-line output can deliver up to 600 W, designed to meet the high-power requirements of next-gen premium graphics cards. The dual-color 16-pin connector design enables quick identification, ensuring proper insertion into the GPU's power socket. Furthermore, the Taichi and Phantom Gaming models feature an exclusive embedded NTC sensor that monitors connector temperatures in real-time, activating protection mode if temperatures exceed safe limits, thereby ensuring system safety and stability.

Chieftec today introduced the Vita series 80 Plus Bronze PSUs. The Chieftec Vita Series (850 W and 750 W) power supplies prioritize a competitive price-to-performance ratio while maintaining the trusted Chieftec quality. With 80 Plus Bronze certified efficiency, the Vita Series is built on DC-to-DC technology to enhance power efficiency and stability. The Vita Series comes equipped with extra-long native black cables, making it suitable for mainstream gamers to build their systems, even in larger cases.
Additionally, its 120 mm silent fan optimizes the balance between cooling performance and noise levels.

XIGMATEK brought a huge selection of cases to the 2024 Computex, but they also unveiled several new CPU coolers and power supplies, which we'll cover in this article. The Loki M L750 and Loki M L850 are mainstream full-modular PSUs. These meet ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 specs, and put out a modern 12V-2x6 power connector. Under the hood, these feature a single +12 V rail design with DC-to-DC switching, active PFC, and 80 Plus Bronze efficiency. Cooling these PSUs are 120 mm fans tuned for low-noise.

XIGMATEK showed us three models of AIO liquid CPU coolers, the Frozr-O III, and the Frozr Connect Arctic series. The Frozr-O III come in sizes of up to 360 mm x 120 mm, with addressable RGB LEDs for the fans, and the pump-block. This comes in white and black. There is a premium variant of this cooler with a softer lighting diffuser on the pump, some tubing combs, higher static-pressure fans, and what looks like a thicker radiator.

PCCooler may seem like a new brand, but is at least 13 years old in the market now, with its claim to fame being the air+liquid CPU cooler from 2011. The company brought plenty of gear to its 2024 Computex booth. There are at least four PSU series, mostly covering mainstream, mid-range, and the performance segments of the market. The KF series is at the entry-level, and features fixed cabling, along with 80 Plus (baseline) efficiency. This sticks to the older ATX 2.53 standard. The YK series is the company's most affordable PSU series to meet ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 specs. You get fixed cabling here, too, including a fixed 12V-2x6 on some of the higher wattage models (750 W and above); but with 80 Plus Bronze efficiency. The YN series is a notch above, with capacities of up to 1000 W, ATX 3.1 + PCIe Gen 5.1, Cybenetics Gold switching efficiency, and Cybenetics A- acoustics. The YS series is on the top, with wattages going up to 1200 W. Both the YN and YS include a 600 W-rated 12V-2x6 connector.

Chieftec brought an impressive lineup of SFF gaming PC cases, power supplies, and AIO liquid CPU coolers to Computex 2024. We begin our booth tour with the Visio, a cube-shaped ATX case with a pillarless front-left corner. The case is wide, and vertically partitioned, so you orient the PSU sideways. Since the right-side compartment has ample Z-clearance, the case should be a boon for those planning builds with backside connectivity (ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, GIGABYTE AORUS Stealth, etc). It supports up to three radiators, with a large 360 mm along the top and bottom; 240 mm along the side, and 140 mm along the rear. The motherboard tray offers 41 cm clearance for graphics cards. The Visio Air is essentially the same case, but with a mesh intake along the front panel, instead of glass, there's no pillarless edge with this one.

The Pro Cube 2 is a Micro-ATX cube-shaped case with its motherboard tray oriented along the plane of the base. Its front panel is dominated by a large 200 mm fan, with its vent giving the case the appearance of a subwoofer. Inside, there's room for graphics cards up to 32 cm in length, and CPU coolers up to 16 in height. It's not just the front, a 200 mm fan is also strategically located along the top panel, providing exhaust ventilation. The case folds open along the front- and top panels, like a truck's hood. The Apex Snow is a conventional mid-tower with a large trapezoid front mesh intake with preinstalled RGB LED fans. and a horizontally partitioned internal layout. There's room for motherboards as large as EATX, graphics cards up to 40 cm in length, and large radiator mounts that include 420 mm x 140 mm along the front, 360 mm or 280 mm along the top; and a 140 mm rear. Four ARGB fans are included.

Raijintek brought an impressive lineup of new products to the 2024 Computex. We begin our tour with the Raijin, a pro-grade keyboard in the 87% TKL format. The keyboard features magnetic key switches for faster response time, and more accurate actuation. These are capped by PBT+SUB keycaps, with support for various keycap industry standards. The top- and main body panels are made of aluminium. Each key is individually illuminated by addressable RGB LEDs. This is a purely wired keyboard, with a type-A to type-C adapter being included.

Raijintek also brought three new lines of PSUs to Computex, the lineup is led by the Cerios white series, which comes in several medium-high wattage. The model shown was 850 W. It offers 80 Plus Gold switching efficiency, and fully modular cabling. The Ampere Bronze ATX 3.0 series comes in several medium wattage, ranging from 550 W to 1000 W, with 80 Plus Bronze efficiency, and 12V-2x6 connectors on some of the higher wattage models, such as the 750 W one shown here. The Ampere Platinum series PSUs are from a whole different league, with high-wattage models, such as the 1200 W shown here, and 80 Plus Platinum switching efficiency.

As Moore's Law buckles, and cutting-edge CPUs and GPUs get more power-hungry, we're an upward trend in PSU Wattage across all brands at Computex. Silverstone is no exception, especially because the company brought a large selection of workstation and server cases to their booth this year, targeting the AI development and acceleration markets, particularly by startups and SMBs. The Hela-R Platinum series consists of medium-thru-high Wattage fully-modular PSU models.

The range starts at 750 W, with the Hela 750R Platinum, and goes all the way up to the Hela 2500R Platinum, with 2.5 kW on tap! The 750 W to 1600 W models use single fat +12 V rail designs, while the 2500 W model uses multiple +12 V rails. It also puts out multiple 600 W 16-pin power connectors. As their names suggest, all models in this series offer 80 Plus Platinum efficiency.

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is delighted to release the Smart BX3 Bronze series, a new addition to the favored Smart Bronze series PSU. Designed to meet ATX 3.1 specifications and 80 Plus Bronze efficiency, the Smart BX3 Bronze series is a reliable power supply for budget-conscious gaming enthusiasts. There are three wattage options to choose from, including 550 W, 650 W, and 750 W.

Complying with the latest ATX 3.1 standards, the Smart BX3 series can support up to 200% power excursion and achieve 60% low load efficiency. With its 80 Plus Bronze certification and Intel C6/C7 states, the Smart BX3 Bronze can reach high energy efficiency of up to 85% and is well-optimized for compatibility with all Intel processor generations, effectively saving energy for your PC. Additionally, the Smart BX3 series features a 120 mm fluid bearing fan which can generate exceptional airflow for preventing overheating. The built-in Smart Zero Fan mode allows the fan to only activate when the load reaches a specific percentage, significantly minimizing undesirable noise.

GAMDIAS Technology, a leading brand in high-performance PC gaming hardware and peripherals, today announced the launch of the reliable HELIOS M1 80 Plus Bronze power supply units that provide consistent efficient power. The HELIOS M1 Series PSUs are available in 750 W, 650 W, 550 W, and 450 W. Every power supply unit delivers 85% efficiency and is equipped with a hydraulic bearing smart fan that can adjust the fan speed automatically.

The HELIOS M1 Series power supply units are certified with 80 Plus Bronze that guarantees stable power output at up to 85% efficiency and reduces energy consumption. The power supply unit features automatic fan speed optimization, which allows the fan speed to be adjusted according to the detection of temperature and load. Furthermore, the 120 mm hydraulic bearing fan ensures stable operation and longer lifespan.

Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Power, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast Memory solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Smart BM3 Bronze series, an ATX 3.0 power supply from Thermaltake's popular Smart Bronze series. The Smart BM3 Bronze features a compact size with a dimension of 150x86x140 mm (WxHxD), and it is available in 550 W, 650 W, 750 W, and 850 W. To provide maximum compatibility with next-gen and entry graphics cards, the Smart BM3 Bronze meets ATX 3.0 specifications, 12+4-pin PCIe Gen 5.0 ready, and supports an ample number of 8-pin connectors. Built-in with Japanese main electrolytic capacitors and 80 Plus Bronze efficiency, the Smart BM3 Bronze is an ideal semi-modular power supply with high stability.

To steadily power up the latest graphics cards with high power consumption, the Smart BM3 Bronze series is compatible with Intel's ATX 3.0 standard, which can support 200% power excursion and reach 60% efficiency at 2% load. Additionally, with the 12VHPWR connector, the Smart BM3 Bronze can support RTX 40 series GPUs with a native PCIe Gen 5.0 connector. This power supply also supports 8-pin PCIe cables for AMD graphics cards and entry RTX 40 series graphics cards, offering other options for entry-level systems. On top of that, the Smart BM3 Bronze is equipped with a Smart Zero Fan design to minimize undesired noise. The fan only spins when the load exceeds 20% of the power supply, and users also can turn the Smart Zero Fan mode on and off by its physical switch. Furthermore, this quiet 120 mm FDB fan can generate excellent airflow to minimize overheating problems.

Channel Well Technology, or CWT in short, is a major OEM of PC power supplies and notebook power bricks. Several major PSU brands source their PSUs from CWT, across all market segments. The company apparently also sells certain reference PSUs of its own in the retail channel, the way Seasonic and Fortron (FSP) do, and showcased its latest ATX 3.0 + PCIe Gen 5 compliant PSU models. The CTT series of enthusiast-segment reference PSUs comes in 1650 W and 1350 W variants, and boast of 80 Plus Titanium efficiency, and two 16-pin 12VHPWR connectors, each capable of 600 W continuous output.

The CTB Series are the company's top SFX-L PSU models, and meet SFX12V 4.0 (ATX 3.0 analogue) standards, along with PCIe Gen 5. These come in a 1000 W variant with 80 Plus Gold efficiency, and a 1200 W variant with 80 Plus Platinum, both feature a 16-pin 12VHPWR connector. These use 120 mm fans. The CSX Series PSUs target the traditional SFX form-factor, and come in two high-wattage models—1000 W with 80 Plus Platinum efficiency, and 850 W with 80 Plus Gold. Both models offer a 600 W-rated 16-pin 12VHPWR connector.

be quiet!, the German manufacturer for premium PC components, introduces its System Power 10 series of power supplies with 450 to 850 Watts for Europe, and the System Power 10 U, with 550 to 850 Watts for users outside of Europe. The 850 W models are rated at 80 Plus Gold, while the other models are certified 80 Plus Bronze efficient. Both offer solid performance, a high reliability, and low noise levels. Combined with a great price-to-performance ratio, System Power 10 and System Power 10 U are perfect power supplies for price-conscious system builders.

System Power 10/10 U's combination of power and quietness for a PSU of its class and efficiency is far beyond ordinary - all models up to 750 Watts are certified 80 Plus Bronze (up to 89.1 percent efficiency) and able to support powerful graphics cards, providing tight voltage regulation with DC-to-DC technology and offering up to four 6+2 PCI-Express connectors. System Power 10 850 W and System Power 10 U 850 W come with 12 V dual-rail and offer an 80 Plus Gold efficiency up to 93.4 percent (System Power 10 U: 93.3 percent) thanks to "LLC+SR" topology, a true testament to quality on this price level.

XPG, a provider of high-performance products for Gamers, Esports Pros, and Tech Enthusiasts, is pleased to announce that the warranty period for the XPG PYLON 80 Plus Bronze certified power supply unit has been extended to 5 years. Previously the unit's warranty was limited to 3 years. XPG actively works to ensure the highest level of quality and reliability in all their products and happily extends that guarantee to the gamers.

The XPG PYLON is an 80 Plus Bronze certified power supply unit that can reach efficiency levels as high as 89%, delivering performance nearly rivaling that of Gold certified power supplies. It was designed for 24/7 continuous power system operation and comes in four wattage options - 450 W, 550 W, 650 W and 750 W - to meet the specific needs of various types of users and performance scenarios. All models feature DC-to-DC circuit 100% +12V. XPG PYLON complies with the Intel ATX Power Supply Design Guide's sleep mode function requirements and features a power delivery system that remains consistent and efficient, making it ideal for supporting mid to high-end graphic cards and CPUs. Its 120 mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) fan runs nearly silent for a quiet user experience. Combined with its 105°C Japanese main capacitors, the XPG PYLON is whisper-quiet, highly efficient, and built to last.

The new C Series Bronze power supplies offer stable and safe power to all types of builds. The new lineup of Bronze PSUs generates less heat, keeping your system running quietly and efficiently. Their reliable components make up a unit that is backed by a 5-year warranty—the NZXT C Series Bronze PSUs are here to get your build powered up without letting you down.

be quiet!, the market leader for PC power supplies in Germany since 2007, is announcing three new power supply series. The Pure Power 11 FM is a fully modular version of the Pure Power 11, available in 550, 650, and 750 watts and aimed at mainstream computer users who appreciate the versatility of modular cables and 80 PLUS Gold efficiency up to 93.9 percent. Fans of small form factor builds can now upgrade their systems with the SFX Power 3 or TFX Power 3, which offer high performance in compact SFX and TFX form factors.

At be quiet!, Pure Power stands for peerless dependability and a comprehensive feature set at a competitive price point. The Pure Power 11 FM series is no exception: by exclusively using fully modular instead of fixed cables, only cables that serve a purpose are installed, resulting in a smoother airflow, lower temperatures, and easier handling inside the case. Pure Power 11 FM comes equipped with black flat cables for all common connections and a black sleeved 20+4-pin ATX power cable. With two independent 12 V rails for signal stability and up to four PCI-Express connectors (two for the 550 W model), Pure Power 11 FM is fully suited for silent PC configurations, workstations or even gaming systems with a powerful graphics card.

Cougar today rolled out the VTE X2 ARGB line of mid-range power supplies targeted at e-Sports gaming PC builds, particularly those who value a lot of RGB bling in their PCs. This PSU is characterized by a 120 mm addressable RGB LED-illuminated fan, and an ARGB-illuminated Cougar logo along one of the sides (the other having the power distribution and regulatory stickers). The PSU features an internal ARGB controller, and a button near the AC receptacle lets you cycle between presets. You can also sync the PSU to your build's lighting through a 3-pin ARGB connector.

The Cougar VTE X2 ARGB comes in 550 W, 650 W, and 750 W capacities, and offers fixed cabling. Under the hood, you get a single +12 V rail design with 80 Plus Bronze efficiency, up to 99% power factor, Japanese standby capacitors, DC-to-DC switching, and most common electrical protections. All three models come with one 4+4 pin EPS connector. The 550 W and 650 W models include two 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors, while the 750 W model comes with four. The 550 W model comes with five SATA power connectors, while the others have eight. The company didn't reveal pricing.

AeroCool today introduced the LUX RGB 850M power supply. This PSU delivers a high capacity of 850 W, and looks premium thanks to its addressable-RGB LED lighting elements, but packs some mid-tier specs. The PSU offers 80 Plus Bronze efficiency under 230 V EU conditions. It also features active PFC and offers most common electrical protections, against over/under-voltage, overload, overheat, and short-circuit; and uses a 120 mm fan to keep cool.

The AeroCool LUX RGB 850M features a addressable-RGB diffusers along the sides. You can toggle between 13 lighting presets by pressing a button near the AC receptacle; or connect the PSU to a 3-pin ARGB header for control using software or an ARGB controller. The LUX RGB 850M offers partially modular cabling. Fixed connectors include 24-pin ATX, one 4+4 pin EPS, and a pair of 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors. Modular connectors include an additional pair of 6+2 pin PCIe power, a cable with four SATA power connectors, and another with two each of SATA power and 4-pin Molex. Both the fixed- and modular-cables are black, flat, ribbon-type. The company didn't reveal pricing.

SilverStone has added a new budget option to its lineup, whilst keeping it hip by integrating an ARGB fan (120 mm rated at 18 dBA, with dynamic speeds according to PSU load). There are 17 separate lighting effects available to be cycled at the touch of a button on the PSU's back panel. The new ET500-ARGB PSU features a 500 W output capacity with 80-Plus Bronze efficiency levels. The PSU features a + 12 V single rail design, with a maximum output of 38 A. As it is a budget PSU, there's no place for modular cabling here; the cables that do exist, however, all feature a flat design for easier cable management. The ET500-ARGB offers 1x ATX 24-pin, 1x CPU 8-pin, 1x CPU 4 + 4 pin, 2x PCI-Express 6 + 2 pins, 3x 4-pin, and 4x SATA outputs, which should be enough for budget-minded users.

The ET500-ARGB PSU features the most common protections (Over Current Protection, Over Voltage Protection, Overload Protection, Short Circuit Protection, and Overheat protection, and an Active PFC circuit (full load PF> 0.9) all in an enclosure measuring 150 mm width, 140 mm depth, 86 mm height, and weighing 1.37 Kg. No pricing information was available at time of writing.

Huntkey, a leading provider of power solutions, unleashes two new models of PC power supply units - the GS700 PRIME and GS800 PRIME. They belong to the same series, but they are designed with different power outputs. The GS700 PRIME's rated power is 600 W and peak power is 700 W; the GS800 PRIME is rated 700 W, with peak power at 800 W. Both of them are 80 Plus Bronze certified, which means they are more energy efficient compared to other PSUs. Equipped with Active Power Factor Correction (APFC), they are capable of supplying more stable and reliable power with lower ripple and noise.

Cougar announced the VTK line of mainstream power supplies for gaming PCs. Available in capacities of 400 W, 450 W, 500 W, and 550 W, these PSUs feature fixed cabling, and are targeted at those building on a tight budget. All the basics are covered, including a single +12 V rail design, 80 Plus Bronze efficiency, Japanese main capacitors, PFC up to 99%, protections against over/under voltage, overload, overheat, and short-circuit; and a low-noise optimized 120 mm fan. All four models come with single 4+4 pin EPS. The 400 W and 450 W ones have single 6+2 pin PCIe power, while the 500 W and 550 W ones have two. You get up to five SATA power connectors, and a trio of 4-pin Molex. The company didn't reveal pricing, although all four models are expected to be priced well under $80.

Introducing the EVGA BP power supplies, where precision is power. The EVGA BP power supplies add another affordable option to EVGA's 80 Plus Bronze-certified lineup, while reducing the overall length to 120 mm - EVGA's shortest ATX power supply to-date! The BP power supplies feature a 115 mm hydraulic bearing fan to ensure that staying cool and quiet is no tall order. Combining a full suite of protections and EVGA's 3 Year Limited Warranty, this power supply should be on the short list for your next system build.

Silverstone today introduced the VIVA line of mainstream PSUs. Available in mid-range capacities of 550 W, 650 W, and 750 W, these PSUs offer fixed cabling, and cover all the essentials for a gaming PC build. Under the hood, the VIVA series features a single +12 V rail design, 80 Plus Bronze efficiency, active PFC, and most common electrical protections, against over/under-voltage, overload, and short-circuit. All three models offer flat black cables. A 120 mm noise-optimized fan with 18 dBA minimum noise output, cools the PSU. All three models come with two 4+4 pin EPS connectors. The 750 W model includes four 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors, while the 550 W and 650 W models have two. The VIVA series PSUs are build in a 14 cm long chassis. The company didn't reveal pricing or warranty information.

Enermax today rolled out the MarbleBron line of mid-range PSUs. Available in 550 W, 650 W, and 750 W models, these PSUs offer partial modular cabling with 80 Plus Bronze efficiency. Under the hood, these units offer DC-to-DC switching, APFC, and protection against over/under-voltage, overload, overheat, and short-circuit. A single +12 V rail design is employed on all three models, with a 45 A main rail on the 550 W model, a 54 A rail on the 650 W model, and a 62 A rail on the 750 W model.

Another key feature with the MarbleBron is the use of a 120 mm high static-pressure fan with "Smart Air Control," with the PSU's noise output rated at 14 dBA with the load under 40%. The 550 W and 650 W models offer just one 4+4 pin EPS connector, while the 750 W model offers two. The 650 W and 750 W models offer four 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors, while the 550 W offers two. The company didn't reveal warranty or pricing information.

Enermax has announced a new entry-level PSU lineup, which they have somewhat clumsily named CYBERBRON (it's not Cybertron nor Cyberborn, but Cyberbron). These are pretty standard affairs, featuring a non-modular cable design (though the cables are flattened for easier routing), 80 plus Bronze certification, and Japanese electrolytic capacitors. A single+rail +12 V design lies under the hood as well, as does a 120 mm fan.

Operating protections are pretty standard as well: OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection) and OTP (Over Temperature Protection). Dimensions stand at 150 (W) x 86 (H) x 140 (D) mm. The 700 W version delivers 54 A on the +12 V rail, 17 A under +5V, and 19 A under +3.3 V. Connectors stand at 1x ATX 24, 2x EPS 8, 4x PCIe 6+2, 8x SATA, 4x Molex and 1x Floppy. Pricing starts at around 56,99€, 66,99€ and 76,99€,

With Summer drawing to a close, as is our seasonal Giveaway. Earlier in July, TechPowerUp and Montech brought you a chance to pick up some cool Montech gear, including Gamma II 650 W 80 Plus Gold power supplies, Beta 550 W 80 Plus Bronze power supplies, and the company's Air X gaming case. The three mark Montech's arrival as a formidable player in the PC cooling, power, and casing hardware business, and there are three winners for each of the three hardware. Without further ado, the winners:

Montech Gamma II 650 W PSU won by: @maxfly from Ohio, Gerado from Wisconsin, and Jon from Indiana

Montech Air X Case (Black) won by: Cody from Missouri, Aidan from Texas, and Ricky from California

Montech Beta 550 W PSU won by: Ivan from California, Mary from Texas, and Rumman from New Jersey

A Huge Congrats to the nine of you! TechPowerUp and Montech will return with more such interesting Giveaways.