CONCLUSION

   SFX type power supply units are primarily used in small HTPC systems so they are not required to have numerous features, high power outputs and multiple PCIe cables. They are also not required to perform on par with their ATX siblings since they are not really ment for gaming or for serious professional applications such as heavy 3D rendering. What they are required to feature is a very compact size with good rail stability and a good efficiency number and after wrapping up all our tests we think the Toughpower SFX 600W delivers exactly that. Now we’re aware that this particular platform by Enhance Electronics has some ripple issues when its power output is maxed out but chances are that people who require over 600W of juice wouldn’t build a system with enough room for just SFX models to begin with (that would be wrong in many ways).

   As I’m getting ready to start testing the Seagate Barracuda Pro 10TB the Toughpower SFX 600W power supply unit by Thermaltake currently retails for USD117.12 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 154Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) a price tag which we feel is a bit too high when the somewhat better equivalent model by Corsair retails for the same amount in the USA and is even cheaper in the EU. That being said the Toughpower SFX 600W is a good choice for people looking to get a SFX type PSU with plenty of juice and although it’s just not as good as its immediate competition by Corsair still thanks to its Japanese capacitors, ball-bearing fan, solid rail stability and 7 year warranty it’s good enough for our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Tiny SFX Form Factor Model
- Very Good Rail Stability
- 600W Continuous Output
- 80 Plus Gold Certified
- 100% Japanese Capacitors
- Fully Modular
- Smart Fan
- 7 Year Warranty

CONS

- Noise Levels At Full Load (For Some)
- Price (For Some)