Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 850W 80+ Gold Smart Zero 256 review

Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 850W 80+ Gold Smart Zero 256 review

Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 850W 80+ Gold Smart Zero 256 review

FOR
Efficient
Good build quality
Quiet operation
Fully modular
2x EPS & 6x PCIe connectors
Hydro dynamic bearing fan
RGB lighting that can be controlled manually
10-year warranty

AGAINST
Price is too high
Loose load regulation
Mediocre transient response
High inrush current
Over-temperature protection (if it exists) is not set properly
Easily-confused PCIe and EPS sockets

Specifications

Manufacturer (OEM)	Sirfa
Max. DC Output	850W
Efficiency	80 PLUS Gold, ETA-A (88-91%)
Noise	LAMBDA-A- (25-30 dB[A])
Modular	✓ (Fully)
Intel C6/C7 Power State Support	✓
Operating Temperature (Continuous Full Load)	0 - 50°C
Over-Voltage Protection	✓
Under-Voltage Protection	✓
Over-Power Protection	✓
Over-Current (+12V) Protection	✓
Over-Temperature Protection	✗
Short Circuit Protection	✓
Surge Protection	✓
Inrush Current Protection	✓
Fan Failure Protection	✗
No Load Operation	✓
Cooling	140mm hydro dynamic bearing fan (TT-1425 - A1425L12S)
Semi-Passive Operation	✓ (selectable)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	152 x 88 x 162mm (5.98 x 3.46 x 6.38in)
Weight	1.63 kg (3.59 lb)
Form Factor	ATX12V v2.4, EPS 2.92

General Data 

Manufacturer (OEM) 

Sirfa / High Power 

Primary Side 

Transient Filter 

4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV, 1x Champion CMD02X 

Inrush Protection 

- 

Bridge Rectifier(s) 

2x GBU1506L (600V, 15A @ 100°C) 

APFC MOSFETs 

2x Infineon IPA50R140CP (550V, 15A @ 100°C, 0.14Ω) 

APFC Boost Diode 

1x UnitedSiC UJD06508TS (650V, 8A @ 152°C) 

Hold-up Cap(s) 

1x Rubycon (400V, 680uF, 2000h @ 105°C, MXH) 

Main Switchers 

2x Infineon IPA50R140CP (550V, 15A @ 100°C, 0.14Ω) 

APFC Controller 

Infineon ICE3PCS01G 

LLC Resonant Controller 

Champion CM6901X 

Primary MCU 

STC 15W408AS 

Topology 

Primary side: Half-bridge & LLC resonant controller Secondary side: Synchronous rectification & DC-DC converters 

Secondary Side 

+12V MOSFETs 

6x Infineon BSC027N04LS G (40V, 88A @ 100°C, 2.7mΩ) 

5V & 3.3V 

DC-DC Converters: 6x Infineon BSC0906NS (30V, 40A @ 100°C, 4.5mΩ) PWM Controller: APW7159C 

Filtering Capacitors 

Electrolytics: Nippon Chemi-Con (1-5000 @ 105°C, KZE), Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000 @ 105°C, KY), 1x Rubycon (4-10,000 @ 105°C, ZLH) Polymers: Nippon Chemi-Con, FPCAP 

Supervisor IC 

Siti PS224 (OVP, UVP, OCP,SCP, PG) 

Serial EEPROM 

Atmel AT24C02N 

Fan Model 

Thermaltake TT-1425 (Hong Sheng OEM, A1425L12S, 140mm, 12V, 0.30A, 1560 RPM, hydro dynamic bearing) 

5VSB Circuit 

Rectifiers 

1x PCF P10V45 SBR (45V, 10A) 2x Infineon BSC0906NS (30V, 40A @ 100°C, 4.5mΩ) 

Standby PWM Controller 

Sanken STR-A6069H 

-12V Circuit 

Rectifier 

KEC KIA7912PI

Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 850W 80+ Gold Smart Zero 256 review

what's up guys today we're going to be unboxing and taking the first look at the thermal take tough power grand RGB 850 watt this is 80 plus gold certified let's go ahead and get this bad boy open okay guys like I said this is the 850 watt variant this is part of the tough power grand series they do have a 650 and a 750 in this style as well okay what makes this power supply really stand out from the others is its RGB fan cycles so you've got 256 color cycle mode that's kind of what you're seeing here that you've got solid red solid green solid blue and solid white 

now I've heard people say you know lie everybody going this RGB color scheme on everything the beauty of it is we all remember a few years back you wanted a computer with blue accent lights that's just what you had you maybe had a white computer with blue lights and you thought that maybe look good for a while and maybe a year later you're like man I really would like to have my white computer with red lights or I really would like to have it with you know green lights whatever it may be this is going to allow you to change up anytime you want so if you buy this and you get the other thermaltake fans your case fans you can go 256 color cycles 

and just be blasting the colors at all time or you could you can go solid riffs all the greenish on the blue or solid white and it's going to allow you to have all these colors and it's going to be awesome so to me this is not a gimmick that everybody's going RGB it is awesome because you can have all these colors in one device without having to swap out a device to change the color scheme of your computer here we have a pamphlet and I'm sure the warranty information and a manual talking about the voltages of the different rails and the cabling cabling inside and here they've given you a nice case and you have all the different modular flat cables inside in 

the power cord that you would actually plug into the wall they also give you some zip ties to help with cable management so of course you can use the cables that you're going to need any cables you don't need you can put them back in here and store them away for a long time and that'll be just fine for that now inside here we have this foam protection area we're taking that out and here is your actual power supply the Box seems extremely heavy for power supply and once you get it out I mean this is heavy but it's not as heavy as I thought it was going to be at first let me keep this here kind of protect my table a little bit so here you have a dust cover the 

dust cover is going to stop dust from getting into the unit while it's in shipping or maybe sitting on the retailer shelf and there you have it guys look at that it looks pretty good let me get a zoom there is the top this button will let you cycle through the the mode that the fan is in was going to be a solid particular solid color or the 256 color cycle of course we got a on/off switch and behind here is where we'd actually plug our power alright guys here you have all the different areas where you will plug in any power cables that you need of course you're going to need your 24 pin and depending if you're going maybe SLI maybe crossfire you might need 

more than some others would need down here it's giving you some information also displaying the ten-year warranty okay guys I've got my power supply jump and as we can see it's running and this fan doesn't even turn on until the power supplies get so much low I currently I'm running these uh these two fans off of it and the power supply doesn't even need to run this fan because it just it doesn't need to for cooling purposes the the lighting as you can see is going it's a currently cycling I hit that button not actually turn the fan on or it can be switched to uh mark when it's in smart it turns on when it needs to be turned on so have an RGB button so I 

switch to solid red solid green it says blue I'm looking at my screen on my camera it looks a little purple but uh this is blue in real life then we have solid white off and this should be back to the cycling I got to say guys this is the best looking power supply I've ever seen 80 plus gold 10 year warranty with thermal takes RGB technology in it I mean this is just next-level okay guys there you have it for the unboxing of the thermal tape tough power RGB 850 watt power supply I'm actually going to be installing this in a thermal tape core p5 chassis 


Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 850W RGB Fan Fully Modular Power Supply. Thermaltake, as the pioneer who incorporates RGB lights into PSU, has launched the Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB Gold Series, coming with a pre-installed, patented 256 Colors Riing 14 RGB fan with 5 lighting modes to choose from and built-in memory. Featuring capacities ranging from 650W to 850W and 80 PLUS Gold certification, Toughpower Grand RGB Series adopts the highest quality components and fully modular design that always accommodate any mainstream build under any circumstances. One Button to Your Desired 

Color! By pressing the RGB lighting button, the fan color can be switched among a 256 Color RGB Cycle with variants including Solid Red, Green, Blue, White, and a LED Off mode. The fan is also constructed with a built-in memory function, saving the color applied and insuring the same color selection every time you boot your PC. Power Supply Fan Face-Up Placement for Better Cooling! With the face-up placement of the fan, users can freely gaze upon their patented circular 256 multi-colored RGB fan and at the same time obtaining additional 

performance by using the fan as a additional exhaust mechanism, repelling unwanted heat from your chassis. As the thermal image testing shown, the temperature of PSU and computer system will decrease around 3 degree C by placing PSU face-up. Riing 14 RGB Fan with Concentrated Compression Fan Blade! Riing 14 RGB fan blade is designed for high static pressure requirements of demanding applications; the concentrated compression blade is engineered to focus the weaker, inner circle of air outward, allowing the outer section to 

pressurize the air. The fan blades are optimized to enhance static pressure for an impressive cooling performance. Hydraulic bearings for silent operation guarantee ultra-low noise, and the anti-vibration mounting system strengthens the productís stability during operation. Moreover, In-mold injection anti-vibration rubber pads provide hassle-free usage for 80 percent 

protection coverage, including all four corners. Ultra Quiet Smart Zero Fan! Smart Zero Fan ensures zero noise when the fan operates below 20 percent working load to minimize audible noise. The fan will operate when the power supply working load over 20 percent. A switch is provided for those who prefer the fan to spin constantly.


 it's a 80 plus gold reading there's the box this version I do not believe can be synced with your motherboard and other RGB on your whole system so you would have to select the color you want on here and then sync it yourself manually what your setups something like that okay let's get into this there's some more stuff it says it's 80 plus gold certified up to 90% efficiency 850 watt continuous output at 50 C or 122 f 

operational environment has a smart zero fan minimizes under undesired but always at low loads features a patented 256 color ring 14 RGB fan with five lighting modes and built-in memory ultra low ripple noise and voltage regulation ok let's get into it ok when you open the box it's packaged pretty well this stand up for this so under here we have the power supply itself it's encased in a sleeve terminal tank in here you have a thermal take keys that has your supply of power wires and whatnot so take out this and see what it looks like you know inside 

the box that says it's gonna have all these cords and it's modular all right okay get this out immunes okay here's the power supply this is the back that's just saying the voltages amps this is the front all your connectors go side and then everything else I'm gonna install it in my upgraded system I'm gonna be taking out this old cz 600 watt I'll put it into this newer system that I got going on - a m4 socket nothing too spindly once its installed 


Thermaltake is a big proponent of RGB lighting. Otherwise it wouldn't have so many PSUs with built-in LEDs. The TPG-850AH3FSGR is a decent performer. However, it has to contend with formidable opponents like the Corsair RM850x and Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 850W. If you don't care about fancy lighting on your PSU, then there's no reason to prefer the TPG-850AH3FSGR over competing models that offer better performance and cost about the same (if not less).

On the other hand, if you own a windowed chassis and are into case modding, the TPG-850AH3FSGR might be an interesting option. Even if your motherboard isn't equipped to control the PSU's lighting via software, you can still dial in the settings you want through a push-button up front and count on built-in EEPROM to remember your preference.




Given a slightly lower price, the TPG-850AH3FSGR would stand up to other entries in the 850W 80 PLUS Gold-rated category. But given the extras Thermaltake integrates, it'd be hard to make this model much cheaper.


If High Power could fix the TPG-850AH3FSGR's lousy transient response, its overall performance score would climb, positively affecting the value index. Another notable downside is the lack of inrush current protection. High Power is among the few manufacturers that avoid using NTC thermistors for slightly better efficiency and lower production cost. NTC thermistors aren't particularly expensive, but bypass relays cost quite a bit more, and those are needed to isolate the thermistor once the PSU starts to avoid unnecessary energy losses. It is high time for High Power to change its strategy and use the parts needed for inrush current suppression.

We have nothing to complain about with regard to build quality, and with a bit of tuning Thermaltake could have a much more enthusiast-oriented power supply on its hands. Bottom line: if you're willing to pay for the luxury of RGB lighting, then the TPG-850AH3FSGR is a decent performer and one-of-a-kind PSU. However, if performance is a top priority, there are notably better options that cost about the same or less.

Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 850W 80+ Gold Smart Zero 256 review

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