I purchased the EVGA fully-modular 1000watt platinum power supply for $185. I previously had a semi-modular SeaSonic PSU that worked very well and still does to this day. I upgraded because I wanted to add another 780ti to my system and needed the extra juice as well as cleaner wiring offered from a fully-modular supply to allow for better cooling on the bottom GPU. I picked EVGA because it is one of the most reputable computer part makers in the business. (I buy nothing but EVGA graphics cards, as they offer wonderful warranties and are renowned for their outstanding and prompt customer service.) This power supply is no different and comes with a 10 year warranty. Knowing EVGA, I have no doubt that they will take care of the issue in the unlikely scenario that I actually have an issue.
While the PSU is on the expensive side, this is because of the 1000 watt capability which is on par with other manufacturers such as Antic, Rosewill, and SeaSonic (which as actually considerably more expensive at the 1000 watt power bracket.)
The PSU comes nicely packaged with a carrying case and many connectors (some red, some black.) I ran the red power connectors to my GPUs and it looks very nice. The wires look to be of very good, solid quality. The wires also have adequate length, allowing me to route them properly and get the CPU connector tucked away nicely, which I did not have enough length to do on my previous seasonic PSU. The 1000 watts of power are more than adequate to run dual sli 780tis at stock voltage (which you probably only need about an 800-850 watt PSU to do,) but it gives you plenty of headroom to turn up the voltage if need-be. The PSU runs very quietly and I cannot hear it over my case fans (even on the low setting, which is actually very quiet.) The PSU also has an eco-mode, which can be turned on by flipping a switch on the back of the power supply close to the power button. I have not turned this feature on at all, but I believe it turns on the fans less often or maybe only when needed rather than keeping them on all the time. With the platinum efficiency of this power supply, the damage on the electricity bill is already minimized, and this eco-mode is an available feature for those that might want to use it. Overall this is a very good power supply, well worth its asking price and more than capable of its claims. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to run multiple GPU setups and I cannot imagine that the less powerful PSUs in EVGA's lineup are any less worthy.
| Brand | EVGA |
|---|---|
| Series | 220-P2-1000-XR |
| Item model number | 220-P2-1000-XR |
| Item Weight | 4.4 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 7.8 x 6 x 3.3 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.8 x 6 x 3.3 inches |
| Power Source | AC |
| Voltage | 220 Volts |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Manufacturer | EVGA |
| ASIN | B00EKJQM5E |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | August 16, 2013 |
