Performance (40% of the final score) - the last time I looked at a Thermaltake XT unit, it had a bit of a ripple problem, and was otherwise excellent performing in every other way. This unit seems to have effectively addressed that issue, even if it is still a rather long in the tooth Channel Well PSH design. It was rock solid stable, efficient, and had clean outputs. So, I'm going to add a point and a half to the score from the 850W model and give this unit a 9.5.
Functionality (20% of the final score) - here too, the XT 750W improved a little bit on big brother in that it didn't have the "wire stuck in heatsink" issue that model did. In all other ways, they're going to be identical. You get the same barrage of accessories here as you do on the 850W model, and more than enough modular cables to do the job. Now, if only the ATX cable had been sleeved up into the unit, I wouldn't have to pull off a half point. 9.5.
Value (30% of the final score) - Froogle tells me that Aerocooler is selling this very unit right now for $179.99. That's ten bucks more than the Corsair HX750 at Newegg, which is based on a newer and quite frankly better performing CWT platform. But, just take a look at Newegg's price on this unit - $124.99. That's looking a lot better, no? And look - there's even a rebate thing going on right now making the deal even sweeter. Now we're talking, Thermaltake - that's how you spell "value." 10.
Aesthetics (10% of the final score) - ugly. I'm sorry, that color does nothing for me. As was the case on the 850W though, I don't mind it too much, what with that big metal sticker on the side and all. 7.
Performance
9.5
Functionality
9.5
Value
10
Aesthetics
7
Total Score
9.5
Summary
Thermaltake's decision to go back and improve on the Toughpower XT platform seems to have paid off here. This unit is significantly better performing than the last XT model I looked at, and the price has dropped to sane levels. I can't say for certain whether or not the 850W version has been markedly improved, but I can say that the Toughpower XT 750 watt model is now something more worthy of being called a flagship unit. I'd like to see Thermaltake drop the old PSH design and go with something a little more efficient soon, but as it stands right now this is an excellent unit.
The Good:
excellent 12V ripple suppression
efficient
incredibly stable voltage regulation
comes with everything but the kitchen sink
The Bad:
3.3V/5V ripple suppression could be a touch better
