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Toughpower 1500W - W0171 Back to previous page
Overview
ATX
12V 2.2
EPS 12
Quad
GPU
Ready
AMD / Intel
Quad Core Support


Stable 1500W continuous output (at 50C operating environment)
Four independent & dedicated +12V rails(12V1,12V2,12V3,12V4) provides superior performance for PC system. (combined loading of 120A)
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
Features
Total Output Connector:
20+4pin Main Power
Connector x 1
4+4pin CPU Power
Connector x 1
8pin CPU Power
Connector x 1
4pin Peripheral
Connector X 8
Floppy
Connector X 2
5pin S-ATA
Connector X 8
8pin PCI-E
Connector X 4
6pin PCI-E
Connector X 4

Cables PDF

Detailed cabling diagram including cable lengths
 
Technology Features:
Quad +12V Rails and EPS Structure
Hi-Tech Black Coating
8 S-ATA Connectors
Silent 140mm Fan
Noise Preventive Silicon Pad - Effectively reduces vibration noise by as much as 80%
   
 
Embedded Socket Design:


Specifications
Model W0171
Type ATX 12V 2.3 Series
Power Good Signal 100-500 ms
Hold Up Time 16ms
Input Current 10A
Input Frequency Range 47 ~ 63 Hz
Input Voltage 230 Vac
Operation Temperature 10 ℃ to 50 ℃
Operating Humidity 20% to 90%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Storage Humidity -20 ℃ to 70℃
Cooling System 140mm Fan, 2300RPM ± 10%
Noise 16 dBA at 1300 RPM
Efficiency up to 87%
MTBF 120,000 hrs minimum (at 25 ℃)
Safety Approval GOST, CE, CB, TUV, FCC, UL, CUL, and BSMI certified
Certification NVIDIA SLI-Ready Certified PSU
Warranty
5 year
 
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
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%
 
 
+3,-3%
+3,-3%
 
+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
Awards & Reviews


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.



3D Game Man






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:

Pros

+ Integrated fan grill
+ Single fan design, quiet
+ Active PFC, high efficiency
+ Modular
+ Well-priced

Cons
- Slightly longer than similar products.

Rating
9.0 out of 10






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.
FAQ
What is Eco-Friendly?
Thermaltake aims to develop power supply units that make contributions to preserving the environment. In this way, all Thermaltake’s power supply designers take the Eco-Friendly Design guidelines into account when developing new products. Eco-Friendly Design is an engineering perspective in which at least one of the four eco-friendly design priorities (shown below) is considered and optimized.


Energy Saving




Thermaltake’s power supply designers are committed to reduce the energy consumption needed to use our products. Currently many of Thermaltake high performance power supply units have been certified by 80 PLUS Energy Efficiency Program for their excellent ability to energy saving. Thermaltake will continue to enhance the efficiency for our power supply units and also reduce the energy consumption needed to power our PSUs.
Green Material
Thermaltake is committed to reduce or substitute the use of hazardous substances. We maintain strict control over the chemical substances used, and take steps whenever possible to avoid the use of hazardous substances. Currently all Thermaltake power supply units are made from green materials and all RoHS compliant.
 
Extremely Quiet
Thermaltake is committed to reduce the noise generated by our power supply units. Researches have shown that noise can be annoying and even harmful to human health. To protect human health, some of our specific PSUs come with the patented QFan technology which minimizes the noise to the lowest level.

Recyclable
Thermaltake is committed to incorporate recyclable materials into all the new power supply units whenever possible. Therefore all Thermaltake products comply with WEEE which requires recycling of electronic and electrical products.


 
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