Conclusion
If Fractal can see its way down to, say, £75, the Ion SFX Gold would be excellent rather than merely good...Fractal Design's move into the small-form-factor PSU realm is manifested by a pair of SFX-L supplies going by Ion Gold branding
Hitting many of the performance straps we like to see, Ion Gold touts flexible cables, decent voltage regulation, top-notch low-load efficiency, reasonable ripple suppression, and decent noise and temps. It's clear that Fractal has done its homework and partnered up with an OEM that knows its business.
About our only reservation is the price, which at £85 is about £15 dearer than a SilverStone 80 PLUS Gold SFX-L carrying many of the same attributes. If Fractal can see its way down to, say, £75, the Ion SFX Gold would be excellent rather than merely good.
Nevertheless, the 500W model is a solid showing for anyone looking at a high-quality small-form-factor PSU.
Fully modular
120mm semi-passive fan
Very flexible cables
Compact chassis
Fractal Design Ion SFX Gold (500W)
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