INTRODUCTION

   Because of several advancements in technology current graphics cards are not only able to keep up with 4k resolutions but can also produce higher frame rates with severely reduced power consumption (always compared to previous models). Still although that would normally mean that high-wattage power supply units would not be as popular as in the past the somewhat recent spike in the number of active coin miners has skyrocketed sales of both high-end graphics cards and high-wattage power supply units. Now as we’ve pointed out in the past with most people using at least 3 GPUs (mostly from AMD) per system/rig for data mining 1KW is no longer enough to sufficiently cover their needs thus 1.2KW units and above are clearly favored. Thermaltake keeps updating their power supply unit lines with high-wattage models and the Toughpower iRGB PLUS 1200W which we have here with us today is the latest one to roll out of the factory.

   The beginning of every myth and legend is about dreams and desire: the challenging, creative and combative features of Thermaltake Group create an exciting and fascinating user experience to share with everyone, while allowing users to enter a selfless state in terms of function and potential. Thermaltake Group's 3 main brands: Thermaltake, Tt eSPORTS and LUXA2 have been merchandising throughout the world, and have successfully established 6 business footholds in areas such as Europe, America, Oceania, Japan and China, with 95 regional distributors and over 4000 premium retailers. All product planning is orientated by observation of global PC peripheral market and understanding of consumer demands. Thermaltake creates direct contact opportunities with resellers and consumers by participating major global ICT exhibitions and trade shows every year, and develop innovative marketing strategies for the promotions of new products. Meanwhile, Thermaltake incorporates the composite marketing system by making branch offices and regional distributors both the distribution channel and technical support or service center to provide instant support; by maintaining close contact with end users, we manage to strengthen corporate competitiveness and create the momentum for the growth of accomplishments. With its outstanding wisdom and strength Thermaltake Group is recruiting creative talents to build a cultural brand for the enjoyment of entertainment, e-Sports, technology and lifestyle!

   Just like the Toughpower Grand RGB 1200W (TPG-1200F1FAP) model which we reviewed a couple of months ago the Toughpower iRGB PLUS 1200W (TPI-1200F2FDP) by Thermaltake is a fully modular (future proof) digital power supply unit that features an 80 Plus Platinum efficiency certification (once again this is the 2nd highest available currently after Titanium), single powerful +12V rail (100A and can deliver the entire output of the unit), 140mm Riing RGB hydraulic-bearing fan with a total of 16.8 million colors (7 available lighting modes via software), smart zero fan RPM mode (also adjustable via software), 100% Japanese capacitors, flat modular cables and a large number of protections including OVP (Over Voltage Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OTP (Over Temperature Protection) and OCP (Over Current Protection). Unlike the Toughpower Grand RGB 1200W model however the brand new Toughpower iRGB Plus 1200W fully supports Thermaltake’s RGB Plus Sync lighting system (LED color synchronization between compatible devices) and smart power management platform (allows end users not only to monitor it current state but also manage and even reduce power consumption).