PC Power & Cooling 1kw Turbo-Cool TC1KW PSU
Introduction
Published: 19th May 2006 | Source: PC Power & Cooling | Price: |
When the subject of power supplies comes up in forums, there is always one name mentioned: PC Power & Cooling. The general consensus amongst PC enthusiasts is that if you need the highest quality power supply, and money is not an object then there's no contest.
Back in 1986, the company introduced its Silencer 150 and Turbo-Cool 200 units, the industry's first ultra-quiet and high-performance power supplies. Other high-end products followed, the reviews were great, and the company continued to grow.
Today, demands for high-end power supplies are greater than ever. With the introduction of multi-gpu systems and some high-end processors consuming excessive power, consumers are starting to realise the importance of choosing a quality power supply to ensure trouble free operation of their machines.
Enter the PC Power & Cooling 1kilowatt power supply....
Packaging
When I received the news that a huge box with "PC Power & Cooling" written down the side of it had arrived for me, I could hardly contain my excitement - and not without reason either, this power supply is quite often regarded as the "big daddy" of all power supplies!
Unlike every other power supply on the market the PCP&C 1kw doesn't come with any fancy packaging. Instead PCP&C have decided to package the unit up in a double-walled corrugated cardboard box with the name and specifications of the unit printed on the front and sides. I very much doubt that this unit will find its way into many retail outlets, which could well be the reason why PCP&C chose to package the unit this way - along with the fact that PCP&C can probably shift their units on reputation alone, without the need for any marketing-gimmick packaging.
Opening up the box, I was presented with an absolute monster of a power supply - this unit is seriously huge in comparison with other power supplies I've tested in the past. Also included in the box was the following items (images below):
- Invoices/Receipts
- Turbo-Cool Manual
- Certified Test Report
- 24-pin to 20-pin ATX adapter
- Molex to P4-12v (4 pin) adapter
- 8-Pin EPS12v to P4-12v (4 pin) adapter.
- Power lead
- Case screws
- PCP&C Sticker
Opening up the box, I was presented with an absolute monster of a power supply - this unit is seriously huge in comparison with other power supplies I've tested in the past. Also included in the box was the following items (images below):
- Invoices/Receipts
- Turbo-Cool Manual
- Certified Test Report
- 24-pin to 20-pin ATX adapter
- Molex to P4-12v (4 pin) adapter
- 8-Pin EPS12v to P4-12v (4 pin) adapter.
- Power lead
- Case screws
- PCP&C Sticker
The included 'Certified Test Report' sheet contains all of results obtained from the testing of the power supply at the PCP&C factory. Just browsing over the page we can see some very impressive results from the rails under load and the efficiency of the unit (79.87%).
The power supply comes with a 5 year warranty, which is possibly the best warranty I've heard given for any kind of PC components. Obviously you will void the warranty if you use the power supply in other than the specified manner, so it maybe worth having a quick read of the manual before you go ahead and rip the unit open or do anything else silly.
Also included in the package is a "Powered by Turbo-Cool 1 Kilowatt" sticker, for those of us without windowed panels who still want to show off their purchase :)
The power supply comes with a 5 year warranty, which is possibly the best warranty I've heard given for any kind of PC components. Obviously you will void the warranty if you use the power supply in other than the specified manner, so it maybe worth having a quick read of the manual before you go ahead and rip the unit open or do anything else silly.
Also included in the package is a "Powered by Turbo-Cool 1 Kilowatt" sticker, for those of us without windowed panels who still want to show off their purchase :)
Most Recent Comments
I want one....now 
Was this frags?
And can i have the sitcker?
And can i have the sitcker?
No and No 
This PSU was supplied directly from PCP&C
This PSU was supplied directly from PCP&C
As all of our review samples are - it comes straight from the manufacturer
Yes we do indeed
Yeppers
I can say that I have never seen a PSU as stable as my pc p&c 1kw. It hardly varies at all. I have completely loaded the thing up before with 6 dvd burners, 10 hds, 2 7900gtxs, my venus, 8x120mm fans, 4x80mm fans, and all wc stuff without even the slightest hiccup. It is massive though and doesn't fit in some cases. ok most cases The fact that there is only one FDD power adapter is a down fall with DFI mobos and probably one of my only gripes against the psu. Overall I LOVE THIS PSU!
The fact that there is only one FDD power adapter is a down fall with DFI mobos and probably one of my only gripes against the psu. Overall I LOVE THIS PSU!The PSU rules, plain and simple, it powers through all competition!
looks like a good psu but nothing i would buy.
waste of money on a midrange setup
would probably fit my case if i move my dvdburner to the bottom cage.
waste of money on a midrange setup
would probably fit my case if i move my dvdburner to the bottom cage.
Good to hear that owners of this PSU share my views on it overall
Great review mate... It's the only PSU I'd put in a new build. Mine was so outrageously awesome that I'd never think twice about owning one or trying something different.
Yes, the price tag is definately up there for a power supply... But no other PSU can supply the power that this monster can. And it does it with ease.
PCP&C FTW! :bow:
Yes, the price tag is definately up there for a power supply... But no other PSU can supply the power that this monster can. And it does it with ease.
PCP&C FTW! :bow:
Excellent review Jim
Cheers lads
Nice review man!
And Grr at you! 
And Grr at you!
OMG! I'd be happy just to be on their site but being the first listing? WOOT WOOT! 
Mad props to Jim and Kemp! 
Mad props to Jim and Kemp! Quote:
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Originally Posted by name='WC Annihilus'
but being the first listing?
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hooray!wow on top of everyone, even magazines...very well done!
Congratz mate!! That's awesome, and a HUGE step in the right direction for OC3D.
The only thing I might suggest, is that the logo u give out to people to use on their page such as the one PCP&C used, is to add the url to our site somewhere
The only thing I might suggest, is that the logo u give out to people to use on their page such as the one PCP&C used, is to add the url to our site somewhere
That was their decision not ours. I think they SHOULD link to our review but I dunno....
Yeah it would have been nice to have a link to our site for the review - but if you look at the other reviews, they are all copied on to their site.
Not sure why, maybe so it doesn't get lost or changed... But hey its their perogative
Not sure why, maybe so it doesn't get lost or changed... But hey its their perogative
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