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| Stable 1200W continuous output (at 50C operating environment) | | Four independent & dedicated +12V rails(12V1,12V2,12V3,12V4) provides superior performance for PC system. (combined loading of 99A) | | NEW! Three 8pin and three 6pin PCI-E connectors design supports Multi-GPU Graphic card. | | Supports Dual Core CPU / Quad Core CPU / Nvidia SLI & Quad SLI and ATI Crossfire GPU technologies. | | Modularised Cable Management to eliminate clutter and improve airflow inside the case. | | Independent Voltage Circuit: offers unflappable current delivery under heavy load. | | Strict voltage regulation (±3%): provides steady voltage for system. | | Active Power Factor Correction (PF>0.99) and high efficiency (up to 87%). | | Industrial grade components (capacitor, transformer, etc) | | High reliability: MTBF>120,000 hours. | | Quiet and reliable 14cm ball-bearing fan. | | Protections: Over Current, Over Voltage, Under Voltage, Over Temperature, Over Power, and Short-Circuit protection. | | Safety / EMI Approvals: CE, CB, TUV, FCC, UL, CUL, and BSMI certified. |  | 5 years warranty |
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| "The value and power that the Toughpower 1200w delivers is currently unmatched. Few users will need a power supply of this magnitude, but undoubtedly many will desire it."
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Model |
W0133 |
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Power |
1200W |
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Dimension |
200mm(L)x160mm(W)x86mm(H) |
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Switches |
ATX Logic on-off additional power rocker switch |
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PFC |
Active PFC (PF > 0.9) |
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Cooling System |
140mm Fan, 2300RPM ± 10% |
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Noise |
16 dBA at 1300 RPM |
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P. G. Signal |
100-500 ms |
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Efficiency |
up to 87% |
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Hold-up Time |
16ms |
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Input Voltage |
115 VAC ~ 230 VAC |
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Input Frequency Range |
47 ~ 63 Hz |
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MTBF |
120,000 hrs minimum (at 25 ?) |
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Input Current |
15A | Warranty
| 5 yer
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OUTPUT |
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Voltage |
+12V1 |
+12V4 |
+3.3V |
+12V2 |
+12V3 |
+5V |
-12V |
+5Vsb |
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Max/Min |
20A/1A |
36A/1A |
30A/0.5A |
20A/1A |
36A/1A |
30A/0.5A |
0.8A/0A |
3.5A/0A |
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Regulation *1 |
+3,-3% |
+3,-3% |
+3,-3% |
+3,-3% |
+3,-3% |
+3,-3% |
+10,-10% |
+3,-5% |
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Ripple & Noise *2 |
120mV |
120mV |
50mV |
120mV |
120mV |
50mV |
120mV |
50mV |
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Max Output |
600W
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600W
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9.6W |
17.5W |
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Total Power |
1200W |
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*1. +5Vsb operate at 3.5A max load base on PS-ON mode. If PS-OFF +5Vsb only operate
at 3A max load.
*2. Add 0.1uF and 47uF capacitors across output terminal during ripple & noise test.
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ENVIRONMENT |
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Operating Temp. |
10C to 50C |
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Storage Temp. |
-20C to 70C |
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Operating Humidity |
20% to 90%, non-condensing |
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Storage Humidity |
5% to 95%, non-condensing |
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PROTECTION |
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DC rail |
Trigger Point/Range |
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Over Voltage Protection |
+3.3V trip point |
4.5 Vmax |
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+5.0V trip point |
7.0 Vmax |
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+12.0V trip point |
15.6 Vmax |
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Over Current Protection |
+3.3V |
33A ~ 50A |
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+5.0V |
33A ~ 50A |
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+12V1 & +12V2 |
22A ~ 35A |
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+12V3 & +12V4 |
39A ~ 55A |
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Under Voltage Protection |
+3.3V trip point |
2.0 Vmin |
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+5.0V trip point |
3.3 Vmin |
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+12.0V trip point |
8.5 Vmin |
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Short Protection |
All output to GND |
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Conclusion:
The
value and power that the Toughpower 1200w delivers is currently
unmatched. Few users will need a power supply of this magnitude, but
undoubtedly many will desire it.
Conclusion:
The build quality of the Toughpower 1200W is excellent and the unit
will sure last you for a long time, probably through several computer
systems. As seen in our testing, the efficiency is also among the top,
should you care about reducing the energy waste of your PC. Given the
initial purchase price I doubt you could actually save money, but it
will help the environment.
Conclusion:
I was very impressed with the overall performance of the Toughpower
W0133RU by Thermaltake, and would surely recommend this 1200W Modular
PSU to anyone with unusually high power needs or a unit with room for
growth. Attractive price and style along with effective voltage
regulation and low power ripple mean that you can't go wrong with the
Toughpower W0133RU.
Final Score: 9.0 out of 10. Excellence Achievement: Benchmark Reviews Golden Tachometer Award.
Conclusion:
The Thermaltake Toughpower 1200W is an all around great unit for
someone that wants as much power as money can buy. It's efficient and
has APFC, so it won't break the bank years down the road. The 140MM
fan makes it quieter than anything with an 80MM fan and it's
semi-modular so the inside of your rig can look nice and tidy. $350
is a bit expensive, but you won't need another power supply for a long
time after picking this one up!
Conclusion:
Bottom line...
Whether you have a high-end gaming rig, an overclocked enthusiast
system, or are just looking for something strong that gives you room to
grow, the Thermaltake Toughpower 1200 will easily meet your needs. With
a massive amount of available power, modular cabling and a 5 year
warranty, it will serve you well for a long time to come.
Rating - 9 out of 10 and TweakTown's "MUST HAVE" Editors Choice Award!
Conclusion:
Thermaltake has made
a dramatic improvement in their PSU offering with the introduction of
their new Toughpower series. Once again, for outstanding efficiency,
load regulation, and features the Toughpower 1200W power supply brings
home the Gold.
Conclusion:
The Good: Quiet, Stable, Well constructed
The Bad: Heavy and long
 
Conclusion:
If you are in the need for 1200W the ToughPower
is a great choice, if you only need 1000W, then go with the ToughPower
1000W. It will save you money and did perform 100% solid in our OCCT
testing. Overall ThinkComputers gives the Thermaltake ToughPower 1000W
Power Supply a 9 out of 10 score and our Recommended Award.
Conclusion:
The
Thermaltake 1200W PSU is the second unit we have had the pleasure of
testing from the Toughpower range in Thermaltake's lineup of high end
quality PSU's. Were we surprised that the Toughpower 1200W would offer
100% stability combined with an excellent quality build? Of course we
weren't, It was pretty obvious after our review on the Thermaltake
Toughpower 1500W PSU that this one was also going to be a winner.
Conclusion:
Power
enough for any multi-core/multi-GPU combination and enough left over
(and then a lot more) for a server's share of hard drives. The
sheathed and shrink wrapped lines give the unit a high quality look and
feel. EZ-Grip Molex connectors and the included 6-pin to 8-pin PCI-E
adapters in addition to three 6-pin and three 8-pin dedicated
independent power rails say quite a bit about the ability to grow with
this power supply as does the count of eight SATA, eight Molex and two
FDD connectors. Not forgetting modular cables and quiet operation
which is often attempted but not as often attained are two more jewels
in the crown.
Conclusion:
Power
enough for any multi-core/multi-GPU combination and enough left over
(and then a lot more) for a server's share of hard drives. The
sheathed and shrink wrapped lines give the unit a high quality look and
feel. EZ-Grip Molex connectors and the included 6-pin to 8-pin PCI-E
adapters in addition to three 6-pin and three 8-pin dedicated
independent power rails say quite a bit about the ability to grow with
this power supply as does the count of eight SATA, eight Molex and two
FDD connectors. Not forgetting modular cables and quiet operation
which is often attempted but not as often attained are two more jewels
in the crown.
Conclusion:
All
in all, I am blown away by this product. Having been a long time OCZ
GameXstream user, I had no idea coming into this review what the
comparison would be. I'm pleased to report that I've officially
retired the GameXstream in favor of this Toughpower unit, both for
features and PCI-e/SLI compatibilities.
The features and parts
package with the Toughpower are tough to beat. A 5 year warranty and
120,000 hour MTBF are big numbers, folks. The voltage regulation is
superb, and the quality of construction top notch
FPS Labs
Conclusion:
+ Integrated fan grill
+ Single fan design, quiet
+ Active PFC, high efficiency
+ Modular
+ Well-priced
- Slightly longer than similar products.
Conclusion:
With best-of-class specs and a generous feature set with configuration
options, the Thermaltake Toughpower 1200W is tough to beat. The
Toughpower line represents Thermaltake's flagship PSU offerings, and
the 1200W is a worthy addition, building on a tradition of power,
stability and cutting edge features. The fit and finish is flawless,
the connectors are numerous and the cable lengths are generous. It's
very quiet and efficient, keeping noise and heat to a minimum, yet
powerful enough to feed even the most power hungry components without
missing a beat. The informative manual is also a plus, clarifying the
ins-and-outs of the various VGA options this PSU can provide.
Conclusion:
This PSU is is a powerhouse, I find it hard to believe that there are actually more efficient PSU´s for the price that you can get this for. Of course 330$ USD can scare most people of but personally if you invest the money you have a future proof PSU that offers up to 8 PCI-E power connectors. What I also find sweet is that the PSU does not make anymore noise than any other lower performing PSU on the market. It stays cool and I can for sure live with the noise it makes since the chipset fans usually tend to make way more noise than this PSU.
Conclusion:
We drove the Thermaltake Toughpower 1200 Watt Modular as hard as we could drive it, running 2 GTX-280's in SLI on our test rig. It provides rock solid stable power in a serious enthusiast rig running multiple GPU's. We have no doubt that after just a short break in time we'll be up and running GTX-280's in triple SLI knowing that our prize rack of GPU's is safe in the hands of a more than capable Nvidia Triple SLI certified power supply.
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Q1. What's PFC? (Power Factor Correction) |
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ANS:
Power factor is the relationship between working (active) power and total power consumed (apparent power). The ratio of true AC input power to the apparent AC input power.
Essentially, power factor is a measurement of how effectively electrical power is being used.
A higher power factor represents a more effective use of electrical power.
Power Factor Correction on a switching power supply controls the timing and wave shape of the input current drawn to maintain the current waveform approximately in phase with and of the same shape as the line voltage.
This results in a power factor of approximately 1.0. This is important when electronic equipment consumes a significant amount of power,
since otherwise the facility power system could exceed its current ratings for the power consumed and potentially impact other equipment on the same power system.
In normal , electronic equipment without PFC function , the PF is around 50% only.
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Q2. Why we need PFC? |
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The benefits of Power Factor Correction including:
1. Reduced electric utility bills ( a typical payback period is less than six months to a year)
2. Increased system capacity
3. Improved voltage
Low power factor means poor electrical efficiency. The lower the power factor, the higher the apparent power drawn from the distribution network.
When low power factor is not corrected, the utility must provide the nonworking reactive power in addition to the working active power.
This results in the use of larger generators, transformers, bus bars, wires, and other distribution system devices that otherwise would not be necessary.
Electronic equipment with PFC could promote it-self energy utilization to help cut consumer bill in percentage ,
also PFC is a environment friendly technology, reducing the harmonics that creat electrical polluation to benefits the society as a whole.
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Q3. How can a PFC power supply save energy? |
ANS:
By reducing the volt-amperes your electric utility has to deliver in order to provide a gene power level demanded by the power supply. Much less power is lost in generating useless noise frequencies that unnecessarily load down the AC electrical delivery system. |
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Q4. What's Active / Passive PFC ? |
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Active type power factor correction using active component (control circuit and power sine conductor ON/OFF switch).
Its fundamental working theory is to adjust input current waveform to looks like input voltage waveform, this can reach the point where power factor of 1 goal.
Also, the input voltage range can be 90Vdc to 264V without additional switch for choosing the voltage range.
To have a universal voltage model, this power factor regulator is a very important additional value. Otherwise, the cost increased more.
Passive PFC, using inductor, capacitor circuitry to reduce harmonic current, because power source frequency is 50 Hz or 60Hz low frequency, it needs large inductor and capacitor. Moreover, the power factor improvement is only around 75%~80%. Active PFC , using active components(control circuit and power sine conductor On/Off switch), the fundamental working theory is to adjust input current wave-form to simulate input voltage waveform.
With this method, we can achieve power factor near or equal to the 100% power factor target.
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Q5. The fan in the power supply is making rattling noises, is much louder than expected or not spinning. Can I replace the fan or the unit?? |
ANS:
We apologise for the inconvenience this may have caused you.
Please do not attempt to fix the power supply by opening it as that will void the warranty.
Please log onto our website at:
www.thermaltake.com.au/Support/Warranty.aspx
to complete the RMA request form online.
The request form will allow you to request for a replacement unit.
if you have any questions regarding the RMA process, please contact our RMA department at rma@thermaltake.com.au |
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