While some might find it boring that most branded power supplies are produced by just a handful of OEMs, I disagree. I believe this still allows for significant variation in the end products, beyond just the styling of the external case. It also enables more competition in the market by allowing new players to enter, without the huge burden of developing a new PSU platform from scratch. The Montech Titan Gold 1000 W is a great example—it's hard to find any significant downsides in any of the parameters we measured. Yes, the sound levels at the top end of power delivery range do become clearly audible, but that's the case for nearly all competing PSUs as well.

Considering the test results such as efficiency levels, voltage regulation, and well-controlled ripple suppression, recommending the Titan Gold is easy. If you are looking for a sub-$150 unit to power your gaming rig, even with the most power-hungry GPUs currently on the market, the Titan Gold is an excellent choice. We can easily recommend it as a solid investment for gamers seeking high power capacity without breaking the bank.

The competition in the 1kW Gold-rated power supply market is quite strong. For around the same price we can find the Titan Gold's cousin, the NZXT C1000, which also performs very well. The Seasonic Vertex GX 1000 W and the be quiet! Straight Power 12 1000 W can be viable alternatives for a little bit more. Last but no least, there's the Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1200 W, that we reviewed not long ago.