ThermalTake ToughPower Cable Management 1000W

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

0

8.2

User Score

Based on 30 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Low electrical noise.
Rated at 1000W continuous.
Modular with lots of PCIe connections.

Cons:

The main power connection cables are a little short.
Fan is much louder than it should be.

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Last revision on September 18, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Low electrical noise
Rated at 1000W continuous
Modular with lots of PCIe connections
Appears stable with a fairly hefty system
Very stable
Modular
Sleeved cables
Easy installation
More than enough power for most systems
Unique PCIE connectors

Reviewers Didn't Like

The main power connection cables are a little short
Fan is much louder than it should be
Ripple of 12v4 line increases according to load
Expensive
The PSU is longer than average PSUs
No carrying case for the extra modular cables
Big

Expert reviews and ratings

The quality of the Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 1000W unit is very good for a product of its price range and targeted audience. The company chose very good and dependable components and the manufacturing quality is excellent. Externally,...

By HardwareHeaven on April 02, 2010

Thermaltake has really made quite the product. Its getting a bit aged and is still standing up to the products available on the market today. It has a modular design that is becoming the norm, and is nice and quiet, which we like. Even though the...

By Bjorn3D on February 10, 2009

100

After using the Thermaltake Toughpower 1000w PSU for a couple of weeks I can say without reservation that this is the best power supply to cross my desk. Quite simply it can handle anything I threw at it. It showed no sign of being pushed during any...

By Ninjalane on September 13, 2008

The Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W is an example of everything done right in a high wattage power supply. It’s quiet, stable, and well constructed. That’s the thing with power supplies. These components are like the best Hollywood editors; if...

By FutureLooks on March 12, 2008

If you need a huge amount of power for your rig the Toughpower 1000W is highly recommended. This power supply has excellent voltage regulation, is very efficient and relatively silent. The modular cable system will improve the airflow in your case and...

By DV Hardware on August 15, 2007

The Thermaltake Toughpower 1200W is designed for the pinnacle of the high-end enthusiast scene. Based on the CWT-constructed OEM power supply units, though without the Fuhjyyu capacitors, the 1200W, like its 1000W brother, has a respected performance...

By Atomic MPC on July 18, 2007

100

With the market for 1000W power supplies exploding Thermaltake has a very solid product in the Toughpower 1000W. I dont think I have ever seen a power supply be 100% solid during the OCCT testing. Usually most power supplies jump around .01-.05V...

By ThinkComputers on June 11, 2007

There is no doubt that the Thermaltake Cable Management Toughtpower 1000watt power supply is an exceptional power supply, its rail voltages are some of the tightest rail voltages we have ever witnessed in our years of reviewing power supplies. We...

By High Tech Reviews on March 18, 2009

Environmental Factors: High shipping costs due to weight and the use of foam and bubble wrap dont earn the Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W any points in this section. Verified 80 Plus compliance does, however, pull these points back, so lets call it a...

By Overclockers Club on January 18, 2009

Recently here at Bjorn3d weve been swamped with power supply review requests over the last few months. That means two things: There are a lot of new and exciting power supplies out there Weve been doing some thing right with the Power supply...

By Bjorn3D on July 09, 2008

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