SilverStone Strider Gold Evolution SST-ST1000-G 1000W

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Pros:

Documentation is almost complete enough to help you build one from scratch (small exaggeration), very good ripple suppression, above average voltage regulation, passed Gold certification in the hot box, fully modular, comes with a dust filter for the fan
High efficiency overall, Fairly good ripple suppression, Fully modular cabling design, High quality cooling fan, Low output noise, Provided fan filter

Cons:

Bulky capacitors in the PCIE modular cables.
Loose voltage regulation at 3.3V, Performance of 3.3V rail in Advanced Transient Response tests, Small warranty period (competition gives 57 years), Lacks an On/Off switch

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Last revision on October 2, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Documentation is almost complete enough to help you build one from scratch (small exaggeration), very good ripple suppression, above average voltage regulation, passed Gold certification in the hot box, fully modular, comes with a dust filter for the fan
High efficiency overall, Fairly good ripple suppression, Fully modular cabling design, High quality cooling fan, Low output noise, Provided fan filter

Reviewers Didn't Like

Bulky capacitors in the PCIE modular cables
Loose voltage regulation at 3.3V, Performance of 3.3V rail in Advanced Transient Response tests, Small warranty period (competition gives 57 years), Lacks an On/Off switch

Expert reviews and ratings

In this unit Silverstone has not only addressed a good deal of my past complaints against Silverstone units, they have actually gone one better and thrown in a dust filter for the fan. There is a lot to like about this power supply and very little to...

By JonnyGuru on January 17, 2012

Instead of presenting an entire new line, Silverstone preferred to upgrade/improve their older Strider Gold series keeping the cost of Strider Gold evolution units at reasonable levels. A smart move in these tough economic times. The ST1000-G...

By techPowerUp! on January 16, 2012

Pairing up graphics cards is an ever increasing trend but doing so requires a reliable PSU capable of handling such a task. The demand for 1000W+ PSUs is certainly there and manufacturers have their work cut-out trying to battle for the top spot in...

By Vortez on August 30, 2012

The SilverStone Strider Gold Evolution 1000W power supply delivers very good efficiency with clean DC outputs and very good voltage regulation. Under normal operating conditions the power supply is very quiet, virtually silent thanks to...

By PCPer on April 03, 2012