THERMALTAKE Toughpower GF A3 Gold 1200W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 3.0 ATX Power Supply

The Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 1200W (model PS-TPD-1200FNFAGD-H) is a fully modular power supply built around Intel ATX 3.0 specifications, making it a strong choice for high-performance desktop builds that demand both headroom and efficiency. Certified to the 80 PLUS Gold standard at 115 Vac input, it delivers up to 90% energy efficiency under typical loads, helping to reduce heat output and electricity draw during extended sessions. At the heart of its next-generation compatibility is a native 16-pin 12VHPWR (PCIe 5.0) connector capable of supplying up to 600 W directly to PCIe 5.0 graphics cards — eliminating the need for adapter cables and the risk that comes with them. Alongside that, the unit carries five standard PCI-E 6+2-pin connectors for additional GPU or peripheral power. The GF A3 Gold series meets ATX 3.0 excursion requirements, supporting up to 200% power excursion tolerance and 60% low-load efficiency, which keeps the PSU stable during the sudden power spikes modern GPUs routinely generate. A high-amperage single +12V rail, paired with LLC resonant conversion and DC-to-DC circuit design, contributes to tight voltage regulation across the rail. For thermal management, a 120 mm fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) fan handles airflow, and Thermaltake's Smart Zero Fan mode keeps the fan completely stopped until the system load crosses 30%, resulting in near-silent operation during light tasks. The fully modular cable system uses low-profile flat black cables that simplify routing and improve airflow within the chassis. Built-in protections include Over Current Protection (OCP), Over Voltage Protection (OVP), Under Voltage Protection (UVP), Over Power Protection (OPP), Short Circuit Protection (SCP), and Over Temperature Protection (OTP). The unit is also Intel Lake C6/C7 states compatible, enabling deeper CPU power-saving states. Key Specifications: - Model: PS-TPD-1200FNFAGD-H - Maximum Power Output: 1200 W - Efficiency: 80 PLUS Gold certified (115 Vac input) - ATX Standard: ATX 3.0 - PCI-E Connectors: 5× 6+2-pin, 1× 16-pin 12VHPWR (up to 600 W) - Modular: Fully Modular - Fan: 120 mm FDB (Smart Zero Fan mode below 30% load) - PFC: Active PFC - Input Voltage: 100–240 Vac - Input Frequency: 50–60 Hz - Input Current: 15 A max - MTBF: 100,000 hours (minimum) - Regulatory Approvals: CE, FCC, UKCA, ICES, LVD, TUV, cTUVus, CB, CCC, BSMI