INTRODUCTION

   Whether you're into serious overclocking, coin mining or you just own one or more of the ultra-high end graphics cards purely for gaming purposes having a high-wattage and quality power supply unit is a no brainer really. Only question that's really left is which one to choose and, in a market, filled with high-wattage models that's actually a lot harder than it sounds. Yes, chances are you'll be fine and satisfied with whichever model you choose as long as it has enough juice to cover your system and it's also 80 Plus Gold/Platinum/Titanium certified but these don't take into account other important aspects such as rail stability and even noise levels. Kolink may be best known for their PC cases but they've actually manufactured quite a few popular power supply units and so today on my test bench i have their Continuum V2 1050W model.

   Established in 2002, Kolink provided low cost keyboards and mice to computer resellers in Hungary. Over the years, Kolink expanded their range to include entry-level cases and power supplies. Following a change of ownership in 2014, the brand drove for success by providing improved quality products at competitive prices. As a result, Kolink has grown across Europe by offering a range of award winning cases & power supplies to PC gamers and system builders. From small beginnings, to expanding across Europe, Kolink is fast establishing a global customer footprint. Their worldwide team of industry experts is constantly assessing market demands and refreshing the product range to deliver the latest trends.

   The Continuum V2 series of power supply units includes 1050/1200W models both of which are of course fully modular and feature the 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency certification (up to 94% electrical efficiency). In the case of the Continuum V2 1050W model which landed in the office/lab almost 3 weeks ago it sports a continuous power output of 1050W (maximum/peak power output of up to around 1190W) and packs numerous features including active PFC, DC to DC converter design, 135mm dual ball bearing fan, 100% Japanese primary heavy-duty capacitors, powerful single +12V rail (87.5A) which can make use of almost the entire total rated power output of this unit (1050W) and finally it sports an array of industrial-grade electrical protections such as OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OCP (Over Current Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection) and OPP (Over Power Protection). As expected for an 1KW+ 80 PLUS Platinum certified power supply unit Kolink covers the Continuum V2 1050W with a 5-year limited warranty.