Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650 W Review - Two 12VHPWR Connectors

Name: Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650 W
Brand: Thermaltake
Price: 330 USD

crmaris

on Dec 21st, 2022,

in Power Supplies.

Manufacturer: Thermaltake

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Photos

The box is large. There is a photo of the PSU at its face with the modular panel in clear sight and info on the essential features.

The box's protection is good, and the cables' pouch is a nice touch.

The cables that come with the PSU.

Like the other GF3 models, the fan grille's design is restrictive; the same applies to the unit's exhaust.

The ventilation holes on the sides help the fan's airflow.

The power specifications label is installed at the bottom side.

The small modular panel has eighteen (18) sockets.

Despite the huge capacity, the PSU only measures 180 mm in length. Some years ago, 1500 W and stronger PSUs reached 220 mm.

Here are some more photos of the PSU from various angles.

Cables and Connectors

Modular Cables
Description	Cable Count	Connector Count (Total)	Gauge	In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (600 mm)	1	1	16-22AWG	No
8 pin EPS12V (750 mm)	1	1	16AWG	No
4+4 pin EPS12V (750 mm)	1	1	16AWG	No
6+2 pin PCIe (600 mm)	3	3	16AWG	No
6+2 pin PCIe (600 mm+150 mm)	3	6	16-18AWG	No
12+4 pin PCIe (600 mm) (600 W)	2	2	16-24AWG	No
SATA (600 mm+150 mm+150 mm+150 mm)	4	16	18AWG	No
4-pin Molex (600 mm+150 mm+150 mm+150 mm)	2	8	18AWG	No
FDD Adapter (150 mm)	1	1	22AWG	No
AC Power Cord (1380 mm) - C19 coupler	1	1	16AWG	-

As expected, the amount of cables and connectors is vast, including a pair of 12VHPWR connectors set for 600 W each. They usually should be set for 450 W, but few care to follow Intel's guidelines, so most 12VHPWR connectors I saw so far are set at the maximum allowed power. Cable length is satisfactory, and the distance between peripheral cables is also long enough.