Thermaltake Toughpower 1000w - Good?

[zlojack]

I've read and heard mixed opinions on Thermaltake PSUs

I'm doing a rebuild (tax return FTW) and I need a PSU that will run 2x3870x2's along with most of the other stuff in my sig rig and overclocking on water cooling.

I like the modularity as well.

I guess there are a few options for the bigtime PSUs
Thermaltake
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...re=THERMALTAKE
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...re=THERMALTAKE
Silverstone
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...e%20Technology
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...e%20Technology
PCP&C (I only put the 1200W up because it's $10 difference in price)
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...0%26%20Cooling

[SKYMTL]

Allow me to add this one:

Antec Truepower Quattro 1000W Power Supply ATX V2.2 EPS12V 20/24PIN Active PFC 80PLUS 2X8PIN PCI-E - DirectCanada

My review of the Silverstone Zeus 1200W will be up tomorrow:

SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd - Designing Inspiration=

[Babrbarossa]

Is the 1000W ATPQ a cranked up version of the 850W, or are the components scaled up properly for the extra load (forgive my complete lack of PSU terminology)

[SKYMTL]

I have one here and after reviewing the 850W I can say without a doubt that the components are scaled accordingly. That being said, there is not that large of a component jump for the extra 150W needed to get to 1Kw.

PC Perspective - Antec TruePower Quattro 1,000W Power Supply Review

[zlojack]

Ok... so now I have a lot of options.

Which do I pick?

I like the idea of a modular PSU just for neatness' sake. But I'll take stability and performance over neatness if I have to choose between the two.

[SKYMTL]

Here is the main question: are you willing to pay $500 for the PCP&C or $200 for the Quattro. IMO, in your case I would go with the Quattro unless you are going with something absolutely nuts like an overclocked Skulltrail platform with three 9800GX2 cards.

If you can wait a week or two I can have the Quattro 1Kw I have ready to ship out to you for even more savings. :D

[zlojack]

Haha

Not that nuts.

Maximus Formula
2 3870x2 CrossfireX
QX9650

So you don't recommend the Thermaltake?

[SKYMTL]

My issues with the Thermaltake stem from the fact that it has quite short cables. Look at my SwordM review...they didn't even reach to where I wanted them without cable extenders...

[zlojack]

Hmm.

And the Antec will deliver the performance and consistency of the others? It's a lot cheaper....

The Olympia doesn't impress you either?

[SKYMTL]

I'm not saying the Olymipa doesn't impress me. Heck, this Zeus 1200W impresses the hell out of me but jesus....$500 on a PSU. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around that one.