Thermaltake ToughPower XT Platinum TPX-1275M 1275W

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

1
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Platinum efficiency, Great voltage regulation, Runs in silent mode until it hits the 30% 40% load range, Plenty of modular cables to allow for a clean install.
Ultra high efficiency, Monstrous capacity, Ability for fanless operation, Low fan noise even at full load, Lots of connectors, All of its capacitors are Japanese, Heavy use of polymer capacitors, 7 year warranty

Cons:

A little pricey, when compared to competitors units.
Ultra high price, Average voltage regulation at 12V, Fan engages at rather high ambient, High ripple at 3.3V, Performance of 12V at Turn On Transient tests

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Last revision on August 13, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Platinum efficiency, Great voltage regulation, Runs in silent mode until it hits the 30% 40% load range, Plenty of modular cables to allow for a clean install
Ultra high efficiency, Monstrous capacity, Ability for fanless operation, Low fan noise even at full load, Lots of connectors, All of its capacitors are Japanese, Heavy use of polymer capacitors, 7 year warranty

Reviewers Didn't Like

A little pricey, when compared to competitors units
Ultra high price, Average voltage regulation at 12V, Fan engages at rather high ambient, High ripple at 3.3V, Performance of 12V at Turn On Transient tests

Expert reviews and ratings

When looking at the Thermaltake Toughpower XT Platinum 1275W PSU, there really isn't a lot to complain about. We dinged it for the under gauged power cord, we also prodded it for the 12V ripple fiasco. In the end, this thing is a well rounded...

By JonnyGuru on July 27, 2012

At first, when I read the technical specifications I was impressed by the technologies this PSU uses to achieve optimal performance/efficiency. Channel Well (the OEM of the unit) used all the assets that modern technology provides in order to present...

By techPowerUp! on December 20, 2011

In the introduction of my NZXT Switch 810 review last week, we have discussed the concept of "switch" -- whether it be "switch" (Like a transistor in electronics), or "switch" (As in "change"; Obama's favorite word back in '08). For the first...

By APH Networks on April 27, 2012

Thermaltake è certamente uno dei pionieri nel settore degli alimentatori, ma ci ha stupito la scelta di presentare un nuovo modello, tra l'altro con certificazione 80Plus Platinum, basato su una serie alquanto datata, piuttosto che...

By Nexthardware on February 25, 2012

Das neue Thermaltake ToughPower XT Platinum 1275W richtet sich ganz klar an Enthusiasten und High-End-Anwender mit üppigem Budget. Das Power-Netzteil von Thermaltake bietet eine exzellente Technik, hochwertige Verarbeitungsqualität, geringe...

By Gamezoom.net on October 13, 2011