Seasonic focus plus | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:50:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Seasonic focus plus | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Asus ROG STRIX 750W Gold Power Supply Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asus-rog-strix-750w-gold-power-supply-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/asus-rog-strix-750w-gold-power-supply-review/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:43:31 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=423039 Is this one of the finest power supplies you can buy in 2019? We think so ...

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ASUS have added a 650 Watt and 750 Watt unit to their latest Republic Of Gamers range of power supplies. These 80 Plus Gold Certified units target the discerning enthusiast audience and today we are analysing the 750 watt model.

The fully modular power supplies ship with a 10 year warranty for peace of mind.

Asus sent us this review sample from one of their own system builds, samples seem very limited right now in the UK. We would imagine their OEM partner is Seasonic again, after our earlier review of the THOR power supply back in 2018. We will look at this in detail later in the review.

  • ROG heatsinks cover critical components. Lower temps result in a longer lifespan and reduced noise.
  • Axial-tech fan design features a smaller fan hub that facilitates longer blades and a barrier ring that increases downward air pressure.
  • Dual ball fan bearings can last up to twice as long as sleeve bearing designs.
  • 0dB Technology lets you enjoy light gaming in relative silence.
  • An 80 Plus Gold Certification is the result of Japanese capacitors and other premium components.
  • Cosmetic customization is enabled by a magnetic logo and stickers that help you reskin the visible side to your liking.
  • Fully modular cables keep your rig neat and tidy.
  • 10-year warranty included.
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Riotoro Enigma 850W G2 Power Supply Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/riotoro-enigma-850w-g2-power-supply-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/riotoro-enigma-850w-g2-power-supply-review/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2017 14:58:52 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=351335 Riotoro is a company founded by ex Corsair and Nvidia staff. Do they know what they are doing?

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Today we take a look at the new Riotoro Enigma 850W G2 power supply which is 80 Plus Gold Certified, fully modular and built with high grade Japanese capacitors inside. This particular unit is created by OEM partner Seasonic and ships with a recently enhanced 10 year warranty.

You probably haven't heard of Riotoro however they are a relatively new start up founded by former employees of Nvidia and Corsair. They told us they believe that PC enthusiasts have been overcharged in order to have the best hardware so they set out to design and provide enthusiast grade products at more competitive price points. They have already been making an impact with the American audience, however their next stage is the European market.

Riotoro (website) are releasing three units in this range – in 650W, 750W and 850W capacities. We are analysing the flagship 850W model in our review today. These units are all based on the Seasonic FOCUS PLUS Gold (FX) designs.

Regular readers will remember that Seasonic FOCUS power supplies were split into two separate ranges. The FOCUS (without a ‘Plus’) is a semi modular design rated only at 80 PLUS GOLD. The FOCUS PLUS is fully modular and is available in both 80 PLUS Gold and Platinum ranges. Riotoro don't appear to offer Platinum versions, but after checking their website it would appear that the ‘G2' part of the name signifies that the model is modular.

When we first spoke with Riotoro they were only offering a 7 year warranty for these units, but a few days before publication they told us that the warranty was extended to 10 years – equalling Seasonic warranty terms.

Enigma 850W G2 Product Features:

  • 80 Plus Gold Certified 90% efficiency – Reduces heat, noise and operating cost.
  • Fully modular with flat cables – Minimises clutter, eases installation and improves airflow
  • 100% Japanese Capacitors – for longer life and greater reliability.
  • Hybrid Silent Fan Control – Three cooling modes to balance cooling and noise reduction: Fanless, Silent and Cooling.
  • 120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan – virtually inaudible under average loads.
  • Compact ATX 140mm Length – Fits nearly all ATX compliant cases.
  • 10 year warranty (extended from 7).

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Seasonic FOCUS PLUS Gold (FX) 850W PSU Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/seasonic-focus-plus-gold-fx-850w-psu-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/seasonic-focus-plus-gold-fx-850w-psu-review/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2017 08:48:37 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=345387 Today we take a look at another fantastic power supply from Seasonic - their latest FOCUS PLUS Gold

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Today we are looking at one of the newest power supplies from market leader Seasonic. Their Focus Plus Gold range targets a wide audience for Seasonic, featuring 80 Plus Gold Certification, high grade Japanese capacitors, a pure modular design and typical Seasonic build quality. We analyse the highest power output capacity model in their current line up, an 850 watt unit.

Seasonic FOCUS PLUS comprises multiple units with different output capacities – 550W, 650W, 750W and 850W. Seasonic have been keen to point out that they don't send ‘Golden Samples' to reviewers and they asked Overclockers UK to ship a unit from their stock. A unit that anyone could have bought directly from the etailer themselves.

I think this is a great way to do things – but unknown to Seasonic I have bought my own Seasonic power supplies in the past for KitGuru to double check some of our results. I sometimes feel its important to do this, even if it costs a business money – as you are making sure that you do test what people can buy. I would hate to think any company would be sending out ‘Golden Samples' to reviewers, but stranger things have happened.

Seasonic FOCUS power supplies are split into two separate ranges. The FOCUS (without a ‘Plus') is a semi modular design rated only at 80 PLUS GOLD. The FOCUS PLUS is fully modular and is available in both 80 PLUS Gold and Platinum ranges.

Seasonic say these units have a 10 year warranty for peace of mind. It is a full bridge LLC design with a small 140mm deep footprint.

SEASONIC FOCUS PLUS Features:

  • 80 PLUS Gold efficiency
  • Micro Tolerance Load Regulation @ 1.0%
  • Premium Hybrid Fan Control (S3FC)
  • 120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Fan
  • Gold Plated High Current Terminals
  • Highly Reliable Aluminum Electrolytic Solid Capacitors
  • Protection features: OPP, OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP, SCP.

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