Review: XFX XTR 1,050W

Conclusion

Finding a bad PSU these days is hard, so what is it that defines a good one in our book? Electrically it needs to have bulletproof voltage regulation, decent ripple suppression, solid performance in cross-load tests and be cool, quiet and composed at all times.

Then premium supplies have to use modular cabling that's flat and easy to manage. It doesn't hurt to have a long warranty, of course, and it's certainly preferable that the base platform is designed by one of the PSU big boys. Last but not least, there should be a well-thought-out compromise between features, price and performance.

Ticking a lot of these boxes is XFX's XTR 1,050W supply. Shaving that last ounce of performance off gives it a better value metric than Platinum supplies, while the underlying Seasonic platform is very good in all respects. In an ideal world we'd like the fan to remain switched off until 40 per cent of load, rivaling others, and a more comprehensive bundle wouldn't go amiss. But what you do get for around £100 is a no-nonsense supply that hits many of the right notes.

XFX XTR 1,050W

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The XFX XTR 1,050W 80 Plus Gold power supply is available to purchase from Overclockers UK.

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