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.

Sharkoon today unveiled the Rebel P20 White line of ATX 3.1 power supplies. With full ATX 3.1 compatibility and an integrated 12V-2x6 connector, the Rebel P20 ensures reliable performance for hardware systems that are also equipped with modern graphics cards. With its fully modular cable set, the Cybenetics Gold-certified PSU can be installed neatly and tidily and runs especially quietly thanks to a 120 mm fan with Zero RPM mode.

The Rebel P20 has been awarded the Gold certificate by the independent Cybenetics laboratory due to an overall efficiency of at least 87 % at 115 V and 89 % at 230 V, as well as a 5 VSB efficiency of 75 %. The Rebel P20 models with 1,000 and 1,200 watts have even achieved a Platinum certification. With its ATX 3.1 compatibility and a 12V-2x6 connection, the Rebel P20 is perfectly designed for the high-performance operation of modern high-end graphics cards.

At MONTECH We are excited to announce the launch of the TITAN PLA, a premium platinum-rated power supply unit developed in exclusive collaboration with Seasonic. Designed to deliver top-tier performance, unmatched efficiency, and rock-solid reliability, the TITAN PLA ensures your high-end PC runs at peak performance with unbeatable power stability.

Next-Gen Power Built for ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 Standards
The TITAN PLA aligns with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, including a 12V-2x6 cable for enhanced safety, efficiency, and future-proof performance. Whether you're building a gaming powerhouse or a professional workstation, this power supply provides next-generation power with:

• Peak Wattage Support: Up to 2x the PSU's total wattage
• Peak GPU Wattage Support: Up to 3x the GPU's wattage
• Hold-Up Time: Above 21 ms for uninterrupted performance

In a continuous streak of innovation, Super Flower proudly unveils its latest addition to the power supply lineup: the Zillion FG. As the third PSU release this month, the Zillion FG comes equipped with full Intel ATX 3.1 compatibility, boasting cutting-edge features that cater to the rigorous demands of today's high-performance computing environments. Designed with both gamers and professionals in mind, this power supply series embodies Super Flower's commitment to power efficiency, durability, and advanced cooling technology.

Product Highlights:

• Intel ATX 3.1 Compatibility: The Zillion FG Gold Series supports up to 200% power excursion, ensuring reliable performance for the latest Intel and AMD multi-core CPUs and ATX/BTX compatible motherboards.
• Cybenetics ATX 3.1 Gold Grade Efficiency Compliance: Adheres to the Cybernetics ATX 3.1 Gold grade standards for optimal power & efficiency performance. Achieves an overall efficiency rating of ≥87% to <89%, ensuring lower energy costs and reduced heat output.
• 80 Plus Gold Certified Efficiency: Achieving 87% efficiency at 20% load, 90% at 50% load, and 87% at full load, the Zillion FG Gold Series is engineered for energy-saving performance, meeting the highest standards in power efficiency.

Corsair today announced an update to its award-winning low-noise RMx series of power supplies with ATX 3.1 compliance, a native ATX 12V-2x6 connector, a manual fan speed control knob, and other improvements. Boasting Gold-certified efficiency (up to 91%) and an A+ noise rating from Cybenetics, the new RMx series includes fully modular, ultra-flexible embossed cables that simplify cable routing even in the most challenging of PC builds. Cooled by a 140 mm Fluid-Dynamic Bearing fan with a magnetic dome structure and a manual fan override knob, the RMx series remains one of the quietest and most reliable power supplies available.

"We're pleased to launch the new RMx Series with an entirely new electrical design that includes a six-layer PCB for better thermal and electrical performance, an upgraded fan, and full ATX 3.1 compliance," said Jon Gerow, Director of Power Supply Research and Development at Corsair. "We're also happy to announce it achieved the Cybenetics Gold rating for efficiency and the A+ rating for audible noise." Each RMx power supply features 100% Japanese electrolytic capacitors and delivers its rated power output at a 50°C ambient temperature, ensuring reliable power and longevity even under high-stress conditions.

As the demand for more detailed power supply information grows, Corsair (Nasdaq: CRSR) will begin exclusively using Cybenetics' more advanced certifications for both efficiency and noise, moving away from 80 Plus certification. As part of this process, Corsair is dedicated to improving consumer awareness of the differences between Cybenetics and 80 Plus, so that they can shop with the confidence when selecting a PSU that it has undergone rigorous testing to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and acoustics.

Cybenetics certification offers a more comprehensive assessment of PSU performance than its predecessor. It still rates efficiency on a familiar tier system in the form of Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Titanium certifications, making the transition easy for PC enthusiasts. Cybenetics testing, however, is far more thorough and detailed than 80 Plus, leading to more accurate results.

Sharkoon launches the Rebel P20 and Rebel P20 SFX power supply units designed for modern hardware systems, especially those equipped with high-performance graphics cards. Both models boast full ATX 3.1 compatibility and feature an integrated 12V-2x6 connector, ensuring seamless and reliable performance. The Rebel P20, a Cybenetics Gold-certified PSU, is notable for its fully modular cable set, quiet operation with a 120 mm fan featuring Zero RPM mode, and high-quality components including all-Japanese capacitors. In addition, it offers comprehensive protection features for safe operation.

For those with compact builds, the Rebel P20 SFX provides the same robust performance in a smaller form factor, earning a Cybenetics Platinum certification and incorporating a quiet 92 mm fan with Zero RPM mode.

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.

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.

Raijintek over the weekend debuted the Ampere series of fully modular ATX 3.0 power supplies. The lineup currently only has a 1200 W model, but the company is working to add more variants based on wattage. This is Raijintek's first PSU series to meet 80 Plus Platinum and Cybenetics Platinum 230 V switching efficiency ratings. Although there's just the 1200 W variant, there are two color options, black and matte white. These impact not just the color of the PSU's body, but also the included modular cables. The PSU meets ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5 specifications, and includes a 600 W-capable 12V-2x6 modular cable. This is a more durable successor to the 12VHPWR connector that maintains compatibility with it.

Besides the 600 W 12V-2x6, and a 24-pin ATX, you get four 6+2 pin PCIe power, two 8-pin EPS, eight SATA power, three Molex, and one Berg. Under the hood, the Raijintek Ampere features a single +12 V rail design, with active PFC, LLC, and DC-to-DC switching. Protections are included against over/under voltage, overcurrent, overpower, and short-circuit. The PSU uses a 120 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan that can stay off up to 40% of +12 V load. The PSU measures 14 cm in length, which should play well with mid-tower cases, especially given its 1200 W wattage. The company didn't reveal pricing.

SilverStone today introduced what is possibly the highest Wattage PSU in the SFX-L form-factor, the Extreme1200R Platinum. This contemporary PSU meets SFX12V 4.1 specification, which is comparable to ATX 3.1, along with PCIe CEM 5. It includes a native 12V-2x6 power connector capable of 600 W continuous power delivery and excursions within the PCIe Gen 5 spec. 12V-2x6 is a successor to 12VHPWR, and is designed to be less flimsy and prone to burn-outs than 12VHPWR, from improper connector coupling or cable bending.

The SilverStone Extreme1200R Platinum delivers 1200 W using a single 100 A +12 V rail, with Cybenetics Platinum rated switching efficiency. It comes with an all Japanese capacitor design, with most common electrical protections, against over/under voltage, overload, overheat, and short-circuit. A 120 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan is used to keep cool. Connectors include a 24-pin ATX, two 4+4 pin EPS, a 600 W 12V-2x6, four 6+2 pin PCIe, eight SATA power, three 4-pin Molex, and a Berg. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Cooler Master, a leading innovator in PC Hardware, today announced the launch of its GX III Gold series of power supply units (PSUs). Available at 650 W, 750 W, and 850 W, these PSUs feature a sleek, streamlined design, a highly durable 12VHPWR cable and ATX 3.0 compatibility, supporting the most powerful graphics cards in the industry.

Designed for power users, enthusiasts and custom builders, the GX III Gold builds on the legacy of Cooler Master's GX series. This innovative PSU offers all-new material and structural design, fully modular cabling and optimized thermal performance. Boasting 80 Plus Gold and efficiency certifications, as well as 80 Plus Titanium-level efficiency at light loads, the GX III Gold series is the best PSU in its class.

Raijintek today introduced the Cratos line of premium modular power supplies that meet the ATX 3.0 specification. These are available in a total of six models, three variants based on Wattage—850 W, 1000 W, and 1200 W, and their sub-variants based on body color—black and white. All three Wattage-based variants include one modular 16-pin ATX 12VHPWR connector that's capable of 600 W continuous output. The 850 W model includes three 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors, while the 1000 W and 1200 W ones include four of these. The other connectors common to all models include a 24-pin ATX, two 4+4 pin EPS, eight SATA power connectors, three 4-pin Molex, and a Berg (FDD).

Under the hood, the Raijintek Cratos series PSUs feature a single +12 V rail design with 80 Plus Gold and Cybenetics Silver (230 V) switching efficiency, an all-Japanese capacitor design, DC-to-DC switching, and most common electrical protection mechanisms, including against over/under-voltage, overload, short-circuit, and overheat. All modular cables included are flat, ribbon-type. All three models feature a compact design, with a depth of just 140 mm. A 120 mm fluid-dynamic bearing fan is used to keep cool, which is programmed to stay completely off until a certain load level. The PSU meets Cybenetics Acoustic A- rating. The company didn't reveal pricing. Raijintek is backing these with a 5-year warranty.

XPG, a fast-growing provider of systems, components, and peripherals for Gamers, Esports Pros, and Tech Enthusiasts, today announced the global release of the newest iteration of their Platinum certified, modular power supply series, XPG CYBERCORE II. Offering two models in 1000 W and 1300 W respectively, this power supply family caters to the needs of power hungry DIY enthusiasts, performance focused gamers, and ATX based workstations equipped with the latest high-end GPUs. Both versions are ATX 3.0 compliant with a PCIe 5.0 12VHPWR (12+4 Pin) connector, while still sporting a thermal solution designed in collaboration with Nidec. This series offers some of the coolest and quietest next-gen ready PSU performance currently on the market.

The XPG CYBERCORE ll Platinum power supply series fulfills all stringent Intel ATX 3.0 requirements and offers quick and convenient fully modular cable management, specifically designed for high-end graphics cards and systems with large power consumption needs. As such, it includes a 12VHPWR (12+4 Pin) connector and cable right out of the box for PCIe 5.0 applications, offering reliability and compatibility with the latest and upcoming components.

SilverStone today introduced the SX1000R Platinum, a 1000 W power supply in the SFX-L form-factor. The PSU meets SFX 12 V 4.0 (analogous to ATX 3.0), and PCI-Express Gen 5. It should offer identical power-delivery and excursion tolerance characteristics to a conventional ATX 3.0 + PCIe Gen 5-rated PSU. Internally, the SX1000R Platinum features a single +12 V rail design with a single 83.3 A rail, DC-to-DC switching to other voltage domains, and most common electrical protections, against over/under-voltage, overload, overheat, and short-circuit.

The PSU meets Cybenetics Platinum electrical switching efficiency ratings, Its 120 mm dual ball-bearing fan features idle fan-off as long as the load is under 200 W. Among the connectors provided by the SilverStone SX1000R Platinum are one 24-pin ATX, two 8-pin EPS, one 16-pin 12VHPWR with 600 W continuous power delivery capability, four 6+2 pin PCIe power, eight SATA power, three Molex, and one Berg. The company didn't reveal pricing or availability information.

CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced the revolutionary RMx SHIFT Series of ATX 3.0 certified power supplies, giving custom PC enthusiasts a new way to build. Available in wattages from 750 W up to 1200 W, these fully modular 80 PLUS Gold-certified PSUs feature the DC connector panel on the side of the unit, granting easier access to your cables and simpler, cleaner cable management.

The RMx SHIFT Series' repositioned side panel (patent-pending) gives you a clear view and better access to all modular micro-fit connections, making connecting and maintaining your cables a breeze. Not only does this make attaching and detaching cables easy, it also means they won't be bent or twisted as much to reach the connectors, resulting in less strain and a cleaner build.

ADATA in its exhibition on the sidelines of CES, showed off the Fusion 1600 TITANIUM, an enthusiast-segment 1600 W PSU for highly overclocked PC builds. Designed in collaboration with Delta Electronics (popular for server PSUs and laptop power bricks), the Fusion TITANIUM uses GaNFETs and a planar transformer in its switching circuitry, and is Cybenetics Titanium and 80 Plus Titanium certified. The PSU complies with both ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5 specs for excursion tolerance.

The XPG Fusion 1600 TITANIUM offers two native 16-pin ATX 12VHPWR connectors that are each capable of 600 W continuous power delivery, with 200% excursions within specified limits. You also get at least twelve 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors, and multiple 4+4 pin EPS. A USB 2.0 connection interfaces the PSU with software, with a dedicated UWP app giving you real-time monitoring and data-logging for the PSU.

SilverStone on Wednesday introduced Extreme 850R Platinum, the world's first SFX power supply based on the SFX12V 4.0 standard, which has specifications comparable to ATX 3.0, and offers a 16-pin 12VHPWR connector capable of 450 W continuous output with excursion-tolerance within ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5 specs, and improved sleep/wake performance.

The SilverStone Extreme 850R Platinum, as its name suggests, is an 850 W power supply, with Cybenetics Platinum switching efficiency. Under the hood is a single +12 V design with APFC, LLC, most common electrical protections (against over/under voltage, overload, and overheat); and 100% Japanese electrolytic capacitors. A 92 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan is used to cool the PSU, which is tuned to be fanless up to 150 W load, and 35-40% speed between 150-600 W load. Connectors of this fully-modular PSU include a 24-pin ATX, two 4+4 pin EPS, a 16-pin 12VHPWR connector keyed for 450 W, two 6+2 pin PCIe power, eight SATA power, and five legacy connectors. Available now and backed by a 5-year warranty, the SilverStone Extreme 850R Platinum is priced at USD $215.99.

MONTECH, a leading PC component and peripheral brand, announces ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5.0 (12+4 pin 12VHPWR connector) ready TITAN GOLD power series; essential for upgrading to next-generation NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs. The TITAN GOLD uses high-quality components such as 100% Japanese 105°C capacitors to ensure the best stability and reliability. To maintain silent operation, an FDB (fluid dynamic bearing) fan supports zero RPM mode under low-load situations. The TITAN GOLD is 80 Plus Gold and Cybenetics Gold certified and available at 750 W, 850 W, 1000 W and 1200 W with MSRP US$139, US$149, US$169, and US$199.

The TITAN GOLD is ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen 5.0 ready, and is essential for next-generation GPUs such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series. The PCIe Gen 5.0 includes the 12+4 pin 12VHPWR connector, which is designed to better communicate with the newer GPUs and delivers up to 600 W, and is able to handle up to 200% excursions (spikes in power draw). Equipped with 100% high-quality Japanese capacitors rated at 105°C, while using advanced half-bridge, LLC and Synchronous Rectifier (SR) technology, the TITAN GOLD has excellent signal stability and power efficiency. It also uses DC-to-DC conversion for tight voltage regulation of 1.8% and minimizes ripple noise to under 18 mV, avoiding unbalanced power loads.

Silverstone HELA 850R Platinum is probably the first ATX 3.0 + PCIe Gen 5 PSU you can actually buy. It's listed on Amazon for $215. Silverstone had debuted the HELA series in late-2021, but originally with the 12-pin Molex MicroFit 3.0 connector for seamless connectivity with RTX 30-series Founders Edition graphics cards. It's since been updated with a newer connector for PCIe Gen 5. The 850 W PSU meets ATX 3.0 standards, as well as offers an 12+4 pin ATX12HPWR connector. The PSU can handle +100% excursions for 100 µs, a requirement for offering the ATX12HPWR connector. Inside, you'll get a single +12 V rail design, Cybenetics Platinum efficiency, and a 135 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan. Other connectors include six 6+2 pin PCIe, two 8-pin EPS, and a large number of SATA-power and Molex connectors.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the availability of the ROG Loki—the high-performance, high-wattage PSU series in a striking SFX-L form. Packed with large ROG heatsinks for rapid cooling, integrated ARGB lighting to project personal style and axial-tech fans for whisper-quiet operation, the Loki series is pumped and primed to power small-form-factor (SFF) builds.

Large showcase rigs will always be the lifeblood of the PC-building community, but SFF builds have become increasingly popular in recent years. It's easy to see why: for those that want a build that can comfortably fit on a smaller desk, or in an entertainment center for TV gaming, a Mini-ITX machine is the perfect choice. But cramming next-gen power into a tiny case can be a challenge, especially with the added heat those components can produce. ROG's new Loki power supplies were designed to keep efficiency up and footprint down, empowering avid PC DIYers to build no-compromise, console-crushing clones.

CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced the 2022 models of the HX1500i and HX1000i Fully Modular Ultra-Low Noise ATX Power Supplies, delivering unwavering 80 PLUS Platinum-certified power for today's most demanding and ambitious systems. Using a fully digital platform to provide unparalleled performance and advanced features such as control over fan curves and power settings integrated into CORSAIR iCUE software, the HXi Series is ready to power your new premium PC build running the latest 12th Gen Intel Core or AMD Ryzen processor and high-performance graphics card.

Building upon the all-digital legacy of the renowned CORSAIR AXi Series, the new HXi Series power supplies offer the power, efficiency, and stability to match today's, and tomorrow's, most power-hungry enthusiast components. Cybenetics-Platinum certified and rated for up to 91% efficiency, HXi PSUs draw less power and create less heat at comparable loads, while a high-performance 140 mm fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) fan keeps your PSU cool with impressively low noise, rated A for HX1000i and A- for HX1500i by Cybenetics. Support for 0 RPM PWM signals means the fan can even switch off entirely at low and medium loads, for near-silent operation. The HX1500i and HX1000i are both built with 100% industrial-grade, 105°C rated Japanese electrolytic capacitors, on a fully digital platform with resonant LLC topology and DC-to-DC conversion, guaranteeing exceptionally steady and reliable performance.

SilverStone introduced the GM series of redundant PSUs in the PS/2 mini-redundant form-factor. These are functionally similar to the Twins PRO series from FSP. Much like the Twins PRO, the SilverStone GM-series features two detachable and hot-swappable sub-units. The series includes two models based on capacity, the GM 600 Silver, and the GM 800 Silver, with capacities of 600 W and 800 W, respectively.

Both models offer Cybenetics Silver-rated efficiency. Each sub-unit features a single +12 V rail design, and relies on a pair of 40 mm server-grade fans to keep cool. Each of these fans has a maximum noise output of 51 dBA. You get most common electrical protections, against over/under-voltage, overload, overheat, and short-circuit. The main body, which docks the sub-units, puts out fixed cabling. The GM 600 Silver is expected to be priced at USD $599.99, and the GM 800 Silver at $699.99, when the two start shipping late-March in Asia, and April for the rest of the world.

ASUS debuted its second generation ROG Thor power supply series with the ROG Thor 1000 W Platinum II. The design focus with these appear to be low noise and next-gen connectors. ASUS used heavier heatsinks over the various hot components of the PSU, which have double the "volume" (surface area for heat dissipation, as well as heatsink size). These are paired with a 135 mm ASUS Axial-Tech fan that is designed to direct all of its airflow axially. The PSU can sustain fanless cooling up to 500 W load, and 12-15% fan-speed up to 700 W load, with the fan only beginning to ramp up beyond 700 W. This gives the PSU a Cybenetics Lambda A++ noise-rating certification. The switching efficiency is rated 80 Plus Platinum.

Under the hood, the ASUS ROG Thor 1000 W Platinum II features a single +12 V rail design, with most common electrical protections, against over/under voltage, overload, overheat, and short-circuit. The fully-modular PSU comes with connectors that include a 24-pin ATX, two 4+4 pin EPS, one 12-pin Molex microFit 3.0 capable of up to 450 W delivery, six 6+2 pin PCIe power, twelve SATA power, three Molex, and a Berg. The PSU features a monochrome LED display that puts out realtime load, voltage, and thermal monitoring. There's plenty of addressable-RGB LED illumination, which can be controlled via a standard 3-pin ARGB connection. The company is backing this with a 10-year warranty.

SilverStone today introduced the HELA 2050 fully modular ATX power supply. This absolute unit packs over 2 kW of juice in a box that's just 18 cm in length. Typically, PSUs over 1600 W are over 20 cm in length. The 18 cm length makes this PSU fit for even mid-towers, if you've figured out what to do with that much power—a record-chasing overclock on both your swanky new Core i9-12900K plus an equally maxed out RTX 3090 or RX 6900 XT. The PSU has been certified Cybenetics Platinum for its main function, and Cybenetics Standard+ for acoustics.

The SilverStone HELA 2050 W uses a 135 mm double ball-bearing fan, and can be made to run completely fanless up to 820 W load. Connectors include one 24-pin ATX, two 4+4 pin EPS, one 12-pin Molex microfit 3.0 connector that you can directly plug into NVIDIA RTX 30-series Founders Edition graphics cards, eighteen 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors, twelve SATA power, three 4-pin Molex, and a Berg. Under the hood, the HELA 2050 uses a single 170-Amp +12 V rail (enough juice to crank a truck). You also get active PFC, DC-to-DC switching (up to 120 W on the 5 V and 3.3 V rails), and most common electrical protections. Available toward late-December 2021, the SilverStone HELA 2050 is expected to be priced at USD $599.