Montech CENTURY II 1050W PSU Review

1. Introduction2. Bundle & Cabling3. External4. Internal5. Testing Methodology and Results6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

Montech have decided to opt for a Hong Hua 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (FDB). Model is HA13525H12F-Z.

These are quality fans we often see inside Seasonic power supplies. The fan is rated 12V 0.50A.

Max noise levels are said to be around 41dBa at around 2,300 rpm. There is a small strip of plastic running along the top of the fan to forcibly direct air flow to specific components underneath.

Montech are using XWY as their OEM partner for this power supply. Initially we thought it was Great Wall, but Montech confirmed XWY as the OEM. Internally the design incorporates a lot of Japanese capacitors.

Montech are using Nippon Chemi Con in the primary stage – with two 105C rated capacitors outputting 470uF (KMZ) and 570uF (KHE) for a combined 1040uF.

Soldering quality of the main PCB is very good throughout and the modular bay is also nicely finished. Several daughter-cards are mounted vertically to help reduce physical space inside.

The unit ships with OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP and OPP protections in place.

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