The Chieftronic SteelPower 750 W uses a new platform provided by Channel Well Technology. It focuses on keeping production cost low while offering decent performance. At €100 and its Bronze (Silver on the Cybenetics scale) efficiency certification, you cannot call it affordable, though. Build quality is good, and had higher-quality filtering caps been used on the secondary side, I would have been left fully satisfied. But this is not the case, and I cannot say I put much faith in the ChengX caps which have to outlive the five-year warranty. Don't bet on these caps If you plan on using this PSU at high operating temperatures—I know I won't. On the other hand, the Hong Hua fan is far more reliable. That said, I noticed bearing noise at low speeds with my sample, which is indicative of an unbalanced structure that will stress the bearing more.

The fully modular cable design and compact dimensions are welcome features. However, the two EPS connectors on the same cable are a big letdown, especially because of their 18AWG gauges. Since EPS connectors can pull many amperes, a pair could melt the connector on the PSU with little effort. As a rule of thumb, EPS connectors should be installed on dedicated cables. There is also no need for a Berg connector, which could be replaced with an additional 4-pin Molex. Just throw an FDD adapter in for those who need one.

The most significant con is the price, which is high for a Bronze (Cybenetics Silver) rated PSU with middling performance. The XPG Pylon 750 offers higher performance and is available at a much lower price. It doesn't have modular cables, but you get way more for your money. The Chieftec Polaris 750 W is a very good option, costing less than the Chieftronic SteelPower 750 W while offering better performance, Gold-certified efficiency, and a fully modular cable design. Between the Chieftec Polaris 750 W and SteelPower 750 W, the choice is obvious, making me wonder why Chieftronic released the SteelPower 750 W at a price close to €100—I cannot recommend it until pricing drops to around €70.