PC Power & Cooling 1kw Turbo-Cool TC1KW PSU
Connectors
Published: 19th May 2006 | Source: PC Power & Cooling | Price: |
On a power supply with 1kw of power, you'd expect it to have enough connectors to take advantage of it. I'm pleased to say that you won't be disappointed. The Turbo-Cool has enough connectors for almost any kind of setup, including a multiple drive RAID setup.
I was slightly amused by the way that the cables were bundled together with an elastic band. A functional method i guess, and it kind of fits in with the simplistic theme of the rest of the packaging.
The cables are all sleved in black nylon mesh with the ends finished off with black heatshrink. The sleeving job is very professional, but yet again quite primitive with the heatshrink being held in place by clear cable ties. In my opinion PCP&C would have been better to place the heatshrink over the cable ties in a similar way seen on other power supplies. This is just a minor gripe and would only really benefit in makes things look tidier.
The cables are all sleved in black nylon mesh with the ends finished off with black heatshrink. The sleeving job is very professional, but yet again quite primitive with the heatshrink being held in place by clear cable ties. In my opinion PCP&C would have been better to place the heatshrink over the cable ties in a similar way seen on other power supplies. This is just a minor gripe and would only really benefit in makes things look tidier.
Another minor cosmetic gripe is the use of White ATX/EPS12v connectors. In my opinion it would have looked much better if they had opted to use Black plastic on all of the connectors - including the molex's.
PCP&C have adopted the latest technology (24-Pin ATX and EPS12v) for their connectors, but have also provided backward compatability for older systems by means of plug-in adapter cables, which provide 20-Pin ATX and 4-Pin PC12v connectors for older motherboards.
PCP&C have adopted the latest technology (24-Pin ATX and EPS12v) for their connectors, but have also provided backward compatability for older systems by means of plug-in adapter cables, which provide 20-Pin ATX and 4-Pin PC12v connectors for older motherboards.
With 8 Molex and 6 SATA connectors, the Turbo-Cool actually holds the records for the most connectors on any power supply we've tested here at OC3D so far.
The only thing that i found slightly strange was the fact that the Turbo-Cool only has one floppy disk power cable. Most power supplies provide two at least, which is often required when boards like the DFI NF4 make use of a floppy connector to power certain parts of the board.
The only thing that i found slightly strange was the fact that the Turbo-Cool only has one floppy disk power cable. Most power supplies provide two at least, which is often required when boards like the DFI NF4 make use of a floppy connector to power certain parts of the board.
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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