Introduction
We would like to thank Chieftronic for supplying the review sample.
Chieftronic is Chieftec's gaming sub-brand. Currently, its portfolio only lists two cases and two PSU lines. Their flagship PSU product is the PowerPlay 1050 W (GPU-1050FC). Not only is its capacity high, but it also features 80 PLUS Platinum and Cybenetics ETA-A and LAMBDA-Standard+ certifications. For its high capacity, overall noise output (35 dBA) is quite low. For the moment, this product is only available in the EU.
The GPU-1050FC uses a high-end platform from CWT (Channel Well Technology), which I have also seen in the Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 1050 W and Toughpower iRGB PLUS 1200 W. This is a semi-digital platform where two MCUs control the entire primary side and part of the secondary side. The DC-DC converters that generate the minor rails use an analog PWM controller.
Specifications
Chieftronic GPU-1050FC Features & Specifications |
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Max. DC Output | 1050 Watt |
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PFC | Active PFC |
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Efficiency | 80 PLUS Platinum, ETA-A (90%–93%) |
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Noise | LAMBDA-S+ (35–40 dBA) |
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Modular | Yes (fully) |
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Intel C6/C7 Power State Support | Yes |
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Operating Temperature | 0–50 °C |
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Protections | Over Voltage Protection Under Voltage Protection Over Power Protection Over Temperature Protection Over Current Protection Short Circuit Protection |
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Cooling | 140 mm sleeve bearing fan (HA1425L12F-Z) |
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Semi-passive Operation | Yes (selectable) |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 150 mm x 85 mm x 160 mm |
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Weight | 1.95 kg (4.3 lb) |
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Compliance | ATX12V v2.31, EPS 2.92 |
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Warranty | 3 years |
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Price at Time of Review (incl. VAT) | €189.8 |
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Chieftronic GPU-1050FCPower Specifications |
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Rail | 3.3 V | 5 V | 12 V | 5 VSB | -12 V |
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Max. Power | 22 A | 22 A | 52 A | 3 A | 0.3 A |
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120 W | 999.96 W | 15 W | 3.6 W |
Total Max. Power | 1050 W |
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