CONCLUSION

   The original Ion+ line of PSUs by Fractal Design was a solid high-performance choice for demanding users but the Ion+ 2 takes things even further by adding a few small tweaks, not only in terms of internal hardware components (which results to tighter rails) but also external (most notable a 2^nd 8pin motherboard connector). Still if you own one of the original Ion+ models and you don’t need a 2^nd 8pin connector you have very little reason to look this way. Unfortunately, Fractal Design seems to be not very interested in surpassing 860W as the maximum power output for their power supply lines (at least to date) so if you need more juice you will need to look elsewhere (luckily there are many choices out in the market if you do).

   With a price currently set at USD157.85 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and at 153.46Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) the Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W PSU by Fractal Design is priced ok (still, higher compared to last October when I reviewed the 860W model). Just like its higher output brother the Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W is a very good power supply unit which once again deserves the Platinum Award.

PROS

- Near Excellent Build Quality
- Solid Rail Stability
- Fully Modular (Future Proof)
- 80 Plus Platinum Certified
- Zero RPM Mode
- Electrical Protections (OCP/OVP/UVP/SCP/OTP/OPP)
- 10 Year Limited Warranty

CONS

- Only Up To 860W