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| | | | | | ATX12V 2.3 | EPS 12V | AMD / Intel
Quad Core Support | QuadGPU
Ready | PCI Express
Connectors X8 | S-ATA Connectors X8 |
| Intel ATX 12V 2.3 and EPS 2.91 compatible | | Stable 1500W continuous output, peak power at 1600W (at 50? operating environment) | | Four 8pin and four 6pin PCI-E connectors design supports multiple high-end graphic card setup | | Support Dual core CPU, Quad core CPU, NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire GPU Technology | | Four independent +12V rails provides superior performance | | | (Total Combined load of +12V is 120A) | | Modularized Cable Management to eliminate clutter and improve airflow inside the case. | | 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. |
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| "Both the Thermaltake Toughpower 1500w & 1000w models do offer
everything you could really ask for in a power supply with virtually
limitless power delivery. The units are built well and the modular
design is simply the icing on the cake for us."
| Review Snippet!
| More views available in the Awards & Reviews tab.
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Model |
W0171 |
Power |
1500W |
Dimension |
200mm(L)x150mm(W)x86mm(H) |
Switches |
ATX Logic on-off additional power rocker switch |
PFC |
Active PFC (PF > 0.9) |
Cooling System |
140mm Fan, 2300RPM ± 10% |
Noise |
16 dBA at 1300 RPM |
P. G. Signal |
100-500 ms |
Efficiency |
up to 87% |
Hold-up Time |
16ms |
INPUT |
Input Voltage |
230 Vac |
Input Frequency Range |
47 ~ 63 Hz |
MTBF |
120,000 hrs minimum (at 25 ?) |
Input Current |
10A |
ENVIRONMENT |
Operating Temp. |
10 ? to 50 ? |
Storage Temp. |
-20 ? to 70? |
Operating Humidity |
20% to 90%, non-condensing |
Storage Humidity |
5% to 95%, non-condensing |
PROTECTION |
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DC rail |
Trigger Point/Range |
Over Voltage Protection |
+3.3V trip point |
4.5 Vmax |
+5.0V trip point |
7.0 Vmax |
+12.0V trip point |
15.6 Vmax |
Over Current Protection |
+3.3V |
33A ~ 50A |
+5.0V |
33A ~ 50A |
+12V1 & +12V2 |
22A ~ 35A |
+12V3 & +12V4 |
42A ~ 60A |
Under Voltage Protection |
+3.3V trip point |
2.0 Vmin |
+5.0V trip point |
3.3 Vmin |
+12.0V trip point |
8.5 Vmin |
Short Protection |
All output to GND |
OUTPUT |
Voltage |
+12V1 |
+12V4 |
+3.3V |
+12V2 |
+12V3 |
+5V |
-12V |
+5Vsb |
Max load |
20A |
40A |
30A |
20A |
40A |
30A |
0.8A |
3.5A |
Min load |
1A |
1A |
0.5A |
1A |
1A |
0.5A |
0A |
0A |
Ripple & Noise |
240mV |
240mV |
100mV |
240mV |
240mV |
100mV |
240mV |
100mV |
Regulation |
+3,-3%
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+3,-3% |
+3,-3%
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+3,-3% |
+3,-3% |
+3,-3% |
+10,-10% |
+3,-5% |
Max output power |
750W |
750W |
9.6W |
17.5W |
Total power |
1500W |
Peak Power |
1600W |
* Add 0.1uF and 47uF capacitors across output terminal during ripple & noise test. |
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Conclusion:
Without putting too much of a dampener on these Thermaltake power
supplies, we have been impressed with the build quality of these units.
Both the Thermaltake Toughpower 1500w & 1000w models do offer
everything you could really ask for in a power supply with virtually
limitless power delivery. The units are built well and the modular
design is simply the icing on the cake for us. They power supplies
offer more PCI Express cables than some do SATA power cables, so that
certainly is impressive. Other little things help make these units
impressive, such as the noise prevention silicon pad which is designed
to reduce vibration up to 80%, and the power cable supplied is also
very thick.
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:
Strengths:
• Very solid, stable voltages
• Up to 1,500W maximum output at up to 50°C
• High capacity +12V outputs (40A each for +12V3 and +12V4)
• ATX 12V 2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 compliant
• Supports multiple PCI-E devices (4) 6-pin and (4) 8-pin connectors
• Good efficiency along with Active PFC
• Modular, sleeved cables
• Backed by a 5-year warranty
Weaknesses:
• Runs quite warm and can get noisy at high loads
• DC output quality (AC ripple) suffers under high loads
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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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ANS:
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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ANS:
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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