Review: Enermax Galaxy 1000W PSU

Yes, that’s right, a 1000W power supply.

It seems like only yesterday that we thought a 450W PSU was overkill, but Enermax has certainly surpassed that with the Galaxy 1000W.

Forget SLI – thanks to its five 12V rails, this beast is ready for quad SLI.

Each rail is rated at 17A and there's dedicated rail for your dual-core and, when it arrives, quad-core processor.

Triple transformers help maintain stability and Enermax says the Galaxy 1000 runs at 80-85 per cent efficiency.

This PSU is a modular supply, so all the cables plug into sockets on it apart from the main loom.

This means you can keep things tidy by fitting only the cables you require.

All the extra cables are neatly held in a pouch and include three serial ATAs, five 4-pin Molex connectors (two of which have a floppy connector), two PCI Express cables and a pair of dual 12V connectors for quad CPU systems.

Two smart fans keep the PSU cool. The intake fan is a massive 13.5cm diameter, while the exhaust fan is a mere 8cm.

The unit also comes with PowerGuard, which uses a combination of an internal buzzer and an LED to inform you as to the PSU’s status. It will also turn off the supply should any abnormal conditions occur.

There are a couple of points to watch out for with the Galaxy.

It's longer than a normal PSU and, crucially, is a fair amount heavier, which may cause problems if your mounting rails are weak.

Should 1000W be too much for you, an 850W version is also available.

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