The Ion+ series from Fractal Design is an impressive re-entry into the PSU market that covers all popular wattage segments. The Corsair RM750x might have slightly higher overall performance because of its excellent ripple suppression, but is not as efficient, and the price difference to the 760 W Ion+ model is small.

Great attention was paid to keeping noise output low, and in this capacity range, the Ion+ 760P is among the quietest power supplies I have evaluated so far. The fluid dynamic bearing fan also appears to be of good quality, which means it will outlast the very long warranty period. The bulk and filtering caps are from good lines of respected Japanese manufacturers, and as most of you are probably aware, the most critical parts that define a PSU's reliability through time are the cooling fan and its capacitors, so the Ion+ 760P is set in that regard.

The number of connectors is another positive. The same goes for the flexible cables. Thick gauges (AWG16) and in-cable caps result in a tighter load regulation and ultra-low ripple under even harsh conditions, but also make cable routing and management much harder, which is why most users, including me, hate cables with in-line caps. Thankfully, Fractal Design avoided such cables.

Since nothing is perfect, the Ion+ 760P also has some drawbacks. For starters, over current protection is high on all rails. This can be a problem at high operating temperatures as it shortens or may even terminate the PSU's life. Because of that, I want to see OCP and OPP configured within 130% of the nominal capacity. Such triggering points are also highly dependent on the platform's capabilities, so there are cases where they should be set even lower. Another problem of this product is the very low efficiency with 2% load, which is something the ATX specification will require starting in July 2020. Speaking of efficiency, the 5VSB rail surely needs an upgrade, and High Power must decrease the vampire power as well. Finally, the high inrush currents with 230 V input can put a lot of stress on your home's electrical infrastructure, while the short distance between peripheral connectors can lead to compatibility problems, especially in large cases.

All in all, the Fractal Design Ion+ 760P is a solid choice, especially for its current price tag, which is close to $120. The RM750x costs about as much, but has overall higher performance and is slightly quieter, though not as efficient—it also lacks a selective semi-passive operation and uses cables with in-line caps.