Kolink Continuum KL-C1050PL 1050W Platinum Review

1. Introduction2. Bundle & Cabling3. External4. Internal5. Testing & Methodology6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

Kolink are a relatively new brand on the market, however the future is bright for them if they can continue to release supplies at the level of the 1050 watt and 1200 watt models we have reviewed in recent months.

First impressions for me were mixed. The build quality is good, but I really don't like the appearance at all. There are large stickers on the side panels, with bright green accenting. The modular connector bay has some red ports which clash with the overall colour scheme.

I know this seems like I am picking holes, but for those people who like to coordinate the colours of their system build (and there are many based on reader builds we have seen shared on our social media), this is going to be a black mark against a possible purchase. We hope Kolink actually spend a little more time working on the appearance of their supplies when they come to do new models, or refreshes.

Technically there really is little, if anything I can fault. High Power as an OEM have been a little erratic throughout the years, but this particular design for Kolink proves stable and more than capable. These 1050W and 1200W Highpower/Sirfra designs have been some of their better supplies in recent years.

Ripple suppression and load regulation are both very good, and the efficiency results are excellent. This particular unit handled the intensive stress test without a problem.

Generally the 1050W is a fairly quiet unit, although when the demand reaches 800 watts the fan is actively spinning to compensate, and its clearly audible. Thankfully the pitch is quite low, so it never is that intrusive.

You can buy the Kolink Continuum KL-C1050PL from Overclockers UK for £169.99 inc vat HERE. The more powerful 1200W model is £20 more, at £189.95 inc vat HERE. This is some of the most competitive Platinum/modular pricing we have seen in the last year.

Pros:

• good build quality.
• technically its a very solid unit
• pure modular design.
• good cable quality.
• delivered 1177W before shutting down.
• competitive price point.
• 105c Japanese capacitors throughout.

Cons:

• Not the prettiest design.

Kitguru says: The Kolink Continuum KL-C1050PL is not the prettiest looking power supply, but inside is where it counts. All round performance is rock solid and Kolink have adopted high grade Japanese capacitors throughout. It is one of the most competitive priced 1000W+ Titanium, pure modular power supplies on the market today.

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