CONCLUSION

   The PowerPLAY Platinum 1050W PSU (GPU-1050FC) by Chieftronic doesn't just sport one of the two highest 80 Plus electrical certifications but it also offers near excellent rail stability (especially since our test rig got up to 98% of its maximum load), very good build quality (CWT is one of the leaders in that field) and more electrical protections than the majority of PSU's I’ve used and tested in the last 2 years. Unfortunately, the 3-year limited warranty applies here as well and even though it’s a sure bet that this PSU will live long past that “deadline” it doesn’t look good on paper and that’s something Chieftronic is well aware of (luckily, they are thinking of changing that bit to something more “generous”).

   With a price tag currently set at 203Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) the PowerPLAY Platinum 1050W power supply unit by Chieftronic is priced extremely well, for an 80 Plus Platinum model that is. Yes, warranty may not be what we’ve come to expect by such models but if you’ve worked with PSU’s for as long as i have then you know that such models don’t fail after just 1,2,3,4,5 years (it can happen sure, but it’s highly unlikely under normal circumstances). Even without a longer warranty however the GPU-1050FC model is worth ever penny and it also deserves our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Near Excellent Rail Stability
- Fully Modular Design
- 80 Plus Platinum Certified
- Electrical Protections (AFC/OVP/OPP/OCP/OTP/SIP/SCP/UVP/No load operation)
- Peak Output (1138W)
- Zero RPM Feature
- Current Price (Always Compared to The Competition)

CONS

- Warranty (Always Compared to The Competition)
- Current Availability