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Thermaltake PS-TPD-1050F3FAPU-1 1050W 80+ Platinum ARGB Power Supply

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Elevate Your System with Stunning ARGB Lighting and Platinum EfficiencyIntroducing the Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 ARGB 1050W Power Supply, a fusion of aesthetics and performance. This 80+ Platinum certified PSU features a patented 16.8 million-color Ring Duo 14 RGB fan, fully modular design, and ...

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Overview

Elevate Your System with Stunning ARGB Lighting and Platinum Efficiency

Introducing the Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 ARGB 1050W Power Supply, a fusion of aesthetics and performance. This 80+ Platinum certified PSU features a patented 16.8 million-color Ring Duo 14 RGB fan, fully modular design, and premium components for a superior computing experience.

  • Wattage: 1050W
  • RGB Fan: Yes, 16.8 Million Colors
  • Efficiency: 80+ Platinum Certified
  • RGB Control: 2-Way Control (Button or 5V ARGB Sync Motherboard)
  • Fan Size: 140mm

Key Features

[2-Way RGB control] - Control light via "color" "Mode" Button (7 light modes/8 Colors) or via 5V ARGB Sync motherboard

[15 light modes via color mode button] - Wave/ spiral/ flow/ heartbeat/ ripple/ full lighted (Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, and white)/ spectrum mode/ light off

[Sync with motherboard RGB software] - controlling lights with as US aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB FUSION, MSI Mystic Light Sync and ASROCK polychrome through motherboards that have a 5V addressable RGB header

[Ring Duo 140mm fan] - 16.8 million color 18 addressable LEDs Dual lighting Zones self-lubricated hydraulic Bearing pwn fan for maximizing airflow while minimizing noise

[Ultra quiet smart zero fan] - fan works only when PSU working load goes over 40%. a switch At the back of the PSU can be turned off to have the fan spun constantly

[Zero cable platform] - daughterboards are directly soldered to the Motherboard for better heat dissipation and impressive output power quality

[Japanese capacitors] - 100% High quality 105°C (221°F) Japanese capacitors offer the highest stability, durability, and reliability

[80+ platinum and Intel C6/C7 States ready] - deliver up to 92% efficiency, PF1 ARGB Series optimized to work with all generations of Intel's processors to achieve maximum energy saving

[<30 mV low ripple noise] - low ripple ensures excellent performance and keeps performance-critical components, such as high-end graphic card, operating reliably longer

[Industrial protections] - (UVP) Under Voltage protection, (OVP) Over Voltage protection, (SCP) short circuit protection, (OPP) over Power Protection, (OTP) over temperature protection, and (OCP) Over current protection

Specifications

Wattage
1050W
Efficiency Rating
80+ Platinum
RGB Control
2-Way (Button or 5V ARGB Sync Motherboard)
Light Modes (via button)
15 (Wave/ spiral/ flow/ heartbeat/ ripple/ full lighted - 8 colors/ spectrum mode/ light off)
Fan Size
140mm
Fan Type
Ring Duo 140mm (18 addressable LEDs, Dual lighting Zones, Hydraulic Bearing, PWM)
Fan Feature
Smart Zero Fan (works over 40% load, switchable)
Internal Design
Zero Cable Platform
Capacitors
100% High quality 105°C Japanese capacitors
Ripple Noise
&lt;30 mV Low
Protections
UVP, OVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, OCP
Intel Support
C6/C7 States ready

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features 2-Way RGB control, allowing light adjustment via button or 5V ARGB Sync motherboard for personalized aesthetics
  • Offers 15 light modes through the color mode button, including various dynamic effects and multiple static color options
  • Syncs with major motherboard RGB software like ASUS Aura Sync, GIGABYTE RGB FUSION, MSI Mystic Light Sync, and ASRock Polychrome
  • Equipped with a Ring Duo 140mm fan featuring 18 addressable LEDs, dual lighting zones, and a self-lubricated hydraulic bearing for optimized airflow and low noise
  • Utilizes an Ultra Quiet Smart Zero Fan feature, where the fan only operates when the PSU load exceeds 40%, or can be set to spin constantly

👎 Cons

  • The wide array of RGB customization options might be complex for users unfamiliar with RGB ecosystems or motherboard software synchronization
  • The 1050W power output may be excessive for mid-range systems, leading to higher cost without full utilization of its capacity
  • The "Zero Cable Platform" benefits for heat dissipation are specific to the internal design and may not directly impact external cable management for the user
  • While 80+ Platinum certified, specific power draw under various load conditions for different components is not detailed
  • The large 140mm fan and internal components might result in a larger physical footprint than smaller, less powerful PSUs

Frequently Asked Questions

You can control the RGB lighting in two ways: either via the "color" "Mode" button on the unit itself, which offers 7 light modes and 8 colors, or by syncing it with a 5V ARGB header on compatible motherboards using their respective software.
The power supply offers 15 light modes via the color mode button, including Wave, Spiral, Flow, Heartbeat, Ripple, various full lighted colors (Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, white), Spectrum mode, and Light off.
No, the Thermaltake PS-TPD-1050F3FAPU-1 features an Ultra Quiet Smart Zero Fan, meaning the fan only operates when the PSU working load exceeds 40%. There is also a switch at the back of the PSU to turn this feature off, allowing the fan to spin constantly.
This power supply utilizes 100% high-quality 105°C (221°F) Japanese capacitors, which are designed to offer high stability, durability, and reliability.
Yes, the Thermaltake PS-TPD-1050F3FAPU-1 is 80+ Platinum certified, meaning it delivers up to 92% efficiency. It is also Intel C6/C7 States ready for maximum energy saving.

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