Xigmatek Centauro 1000W @ TechPowerUp

[-The_Mask-]

Not really

according to Super Flower, is comparable to 80 Plus Bronze requirements

[rafal_iB_PL]

An 230V-only unit with a 80plus bronze badge?

http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/psu...00W_Report.pdf

Report states it is 100-240V. Switcheroo much?

LC-Power I linked to earlier is guilty of the same thing. And so was eg. Aerocool Strike-X 600W.

[John Doe]

Originally Posted by -The_Mask-

Not really

That was probably going to be "compatible" as those units are based on a watered down version of Golden Green. They use LLC Resonant + SR. They should easily be capable of doing Bronze.

Besides, that wasn't my point. What I was saying is that, the "230v" doesn't mean it lacks A-PFC; it just means the unit would only be sold in Europe.

See this, the 5-6 year old A12-S. A %83 efficient, "230v" only Sirtec.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cas...x-psu5_17.html

[Tator Tot]

To be certified by 80+ your unit has to be run at full load and at 115vAC around 23*C (+/-5*C.)

That's the issue.

[chasmcity]

From Xigmatek's website:

100-240VAC or 230VAC only (Two models)
[NOTICE]Please note the AC input wattage on power supply package before purchase, model of 230V AC input only is not workable in 100~115V countries.

Tweaktown seemed to have tested (taken photos of) the version with universal input, while TPU tested the version with 230V AC only input.

[Travis]

The primary switchers (including PFC and double-forward stage) of this unit are too undersized for a 1KW unit with universal input.