For computer and gaming enthusiasts,
power supplies are a pretty big topic because they will want a tough and
durable power supply with enough wattage to satisfy to their fullest
desires. Most consumers can probably live with a 500W-700W power supply
depending on the video card and motherboard you want to run. However,
for the enthusiast they will be easily stepping into the 1000W-1300W
power supplies. And they will definitely use the power supply to the
fullest by probably setting up 4 graphics cards with SLI or Crossfire
and a few SSDs as well.
With this in mind you would probably
want a power supply with a good track record and some features that will
help you power your system efficiently and effectively. XFX has a great
power supply for just that; it’s their XFX Pro 1250W Black Edition
power supply. It’s definitely not meant for the average consumer but it
will help you build high end system as well as test benches like we do
for Motherboards.org. Let’s take a look and see what this power supply
has to offer.
- XFX Pro 1250W Black Edition Power Supply
- 1 x Main Power ATX 24-pin (20+4 Pin)
- 1 x ATX 12V/EPS12V 8-pin (4+4 Pin)
- 1 x ATX 12V/EPS12V 8-pin
- 8 x PCI-E 8-pin (6+2 Pin)
- 11 x Serial ATA 15-pin
- 8 Molex 4-pin
- 2 FDD 4-pin
Aesthetics
The XFX Pro 1250W Black Edition looks
really sexy and feels really durable. I feel like I could just throw it
at a wall and it would probably still work at 100%. It’s really heavy
and you can really feel the quality with this power supply. They also
have a nice laid out box with all the PCI-E cables and then the other
cables on the side. I really like how they packaged this power supply
because it makes you feel like you got your money’s worth. If you are
willing to spend money for a 1250W power supply, the presentation better
look nice otherwise it would feel too cheap and not worth the money.
On the front we can see the DC power
plug and the On/Off switch. I am still partial to an On/Off switch just
because it allows you to safely turn off the power supply and you don’t
have to worry about short circuiting your board if the power supply is
still plugged in.
And then on the rear we can see the full
modular in all its glory and as well as a Hybrid fan switch which I
will talk about later in the review.
Fully Modular
As we’ve seen in previous reviews like
the Cooler Master 1050W Silent Pro Hybrid power supply, I am a very big
fan of fully modular units. It just makes cable management a breeze for
any system and any enthusiast would definitely make it a priority to
have that attribute. Having that big chunk of cables tucked into your
case is never appealing for me. Although, I have to say I kind of liked
Cooler Master’s fully modular a little better because it was color coded
with the PCI-E, CPU, Motherboard, etc. There are labels on the back of
this power supply which makes it easy for this one too but I liked the
color differentiation.
- Fully Modular
- DC to DC Voltage Regulator modules for +3.3V and +5V
- Quiet 135mm ball bearing fan provides superior cooling
- Supports multiple high-end graphic adapter (SLI & Crossfire)
- High Quality Japanese Capacitors (105 Degrees Celsius)
- 5 Year Warranty
SolidLink Technology + EasyRail Technology
I had to research this feature before I
really understood what it meant for this power supply and how much
better it makes it at supply electricity to your power supply.
Traditional power supplies required a bunch of wired connections that
lead to a good amount of extra heat being dissipated around the power
supply and your Case as well. XFX’s SolidLink connectors give your
connections a direct pin connection to power supply which results in
less heat and less wattage loss. This makes the power supply much more
efficient than other generic power supplies. A really great feature that
everyone can like.
Hybrid Fan Mode
This Hybrid Fan Mode is pretty much the
same as the 200W Silent Fan Mode we saw with the Cooler Master power
supply. It basically lets you run the power supply without the fan
turning on when your computer is idle. Once your computer needs access
to more power, it will start up the fan without you having to click or
program anything. A pretty neat too that will help you save power if you
are like me and leave your computer on for most of the day.
Eight PCI-E Connectors
What can I say about Eight PCI-E
connectors other then it speaks for itself when it comes to gaming and
computer enthusiasts. This allows for up to 4 high-end video cards in
your computer all being powered efficiently. It supports both SLI and
Crossfire. It really is a lot of PCI-E connections and is great for
anyone that wants to build the ultimate PC.
We’ve seen many power supplies that are
made for the average consumer. However, a power supply for the
enthusiast is where a lot of the action is since they offer amazing
features and huge wattages. The XFX Pro 1250W Black Edition power supply
is definitely a great unit for your next high end system build. It
offers efficient powering with their SolidLink technology and Hybrid Fan
Mode. You can also power up to 4 high-end video cards with the included
eight PCI-E connectors.
The only minor flaw that I had with this
product is that the ports for the plugs were not color coded. It’s
already fully modular and has labels so that makes up for it but I would
have like it if it were color coded. Overall the XFX Pro 1250W Black
Edition is a great power supply and is definitely a Hot Product here at
Motherboards.org. It comes to market at around $250 dollars and is a
great buy for your next system build.
source:http://www.motherboards.org
