CONCLUSION

   The Proton is the latest affordable line of PSU’s by Chieftec (emphasis on the affordable) and so at least when it comes to rail stability things are very good. Not as good as the PowerPlay series but close and that’s very good for a model that should cost significantly less. Build quality is at surprisingly good levels and although the Taiwanese TEAPO is not as popular as some of its Japanese competitors I never had an issue with their capacitors (nor did i have with a High Power manufactured unit). Noise levels, especially at maximum load (and then some) and the somewhat "short" 2-year limited warranty is what may really push away some potential customers but it is what it is (Chieftec is considering upping their warranty period and honestly, I think they should – even though it may not be needed, the extra warranty always makes for good marketing).

   The Proton BDF-1000C by Chieftec currently retails for just 119.52Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) a price tag which is not something we see a lot, not for 1KW units. Yes, performance may not be top-notch but you will have a very hard time finding another PSU capable of delivering 1KW (even more so with a single 83A +12V rail) with the same amount of electrical protections at around the same price and that’s primarily why the Proton BDF-1000C by Chieftec comes highly recommended by us.

PROS

- Good Rail Stability
- Fully Modular Design
- 80 Plus Bronze Certified
- Electrical Protections (AFC/OVP/OPP/OCP/OTP/SIP/SCP/UVP)
- Peak Output (1155W)
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Warranty (2 Years)
- Noise Levels