INTRODUCTION

   It's no secret that for most people out there the power supply unit is among the least important hardware components for the PC and even though this has changed for the best in recent years many people are still not convinced about the benefits of practically investing in a good model. This is clearly why there are plenty manufacturers out there with many low-cost models in their product lines and honestly i don't expect this to change, at least not anytime soon. On the other hand, we have manufacturers who focus most of their efforts in the development and release (or even just release via OEM manufacturers) of high-end models aimed towards demanding consumers who know exactly what they are spending their money on. Fractal Design is clearly among those manufacturers and after testing their popular Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W power supply unit (review here) since some of you asked today with me i have the 760W model.

   Fractal Design is a leading designer and manufacturer of premium PC hardware including cases, cooling, power supplies and accessories. Based in Gothenburg and with offices in the US as well as Taiwan, Fractal Design has gained a global reputation for innovative design, elegant aesthetics and solid build quality. Fractal Design products are available in over 45 countries worldwide, and are still growing.

   As mentioned before the Ion+ 2 Platinum line of power supply units by Fractal Design currently includes 560/660/760/860W models, all of which are fully modular and feature the 80 PLUS Platinum certification (up to 93% electrical efficiency). The 760W output model which I’ll be testing today delivers a continuous power output of 760W (maximum/peak power output of up to 898W) and packs numerous features including DC to DC design, DC to DC converter, semi-passive Zero RPM mode, temperature controlled 140mm fluid-dynamic bearing fan, 100% Japanese primary heavy-duty capacitors, ATX v2.52 compatibility, ultraflex modular cables, single +12V rail (63.3A) which can use the entire total rated power output of this unit (760W) and an array of industrial-grade electrical protections including OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OCP (Over Current Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection) and OTP (Over Temperature Protection). Once again Fractal Design covers their entire Ion+ 2 Platinum line of power supply units with a generous 10-year limited warranty.