The new Vector P700 unit generally performs well since it is based on a pretty good modern platform. Its performance could be significantly better if more caps and caps of higher quality were used in the secondary side, which would lower +12V ripple even more if only its lousy power distribution were fixed. But the aforementioned points aren't this unit's main problems: Its huge MSRP is the problem, and I don't understand Xigmatek's decision to offer a PSU by a not-so-high-profile OEM and one that doesn't even feature all Japanese capacitors at such a high MSRP. I understand that the Reverse Thrust feature is cool and the unit's casing is excellent, with its stealth finish, but those two characteristics aren't enough to justify its MSRP of nearly 190 bucks. You can find higher capacity Platinum units that perform amazingly well and come with a five or seven year warranty for that price. Why someone should prefer this coslty Vector unit over such units I do not know. Xigmatek will hopefully reconsider their pricing policy to offer the Vector P units at a much lower MSRP once they hit the US market. I already passed my objections to Xigmatek's pricing strategy on, and they seem to take them seriously. I also noticed weird coil whine noise in the 115-150 W region, and that with both test samples I got. This is apparently somehow the design's fault and can be annoying to users with sensitive hearing.

I would like to state that I rated the unit according to its performance and characteristics, only deducting 0.1 points for its insanely high MSRP, believing that it will be offered at a much better price once it hits retail. Taking its MSRP out of the equation, the new Vector P700 offers a very silent operation, which will please even the more demanding users in this area, while featuring good overall performance. It also looks cool, and the Reverse Thrust feature is ideal for users that don't clean their systems with compressed air regularly because it removes accumulated dust. Looking for a very quiet and highly efficient PSU? The 700 W Vector P is a very good suggestion if Xigmatek releases the unit for around $150.