Final Words & Conclusion

Final Words & Conclusion

The Montech Titan Gold 1200W is a very good product, especially since it’s the company’s debut in this segment. The size is relatively compact (160 mm in length), so you won’t need a bigger chassis to make it fit without a problem. The exterior looks fine (in all black), but the thing is that most of the chassis nowadays have a PSU shroud, which would hide this piece of art behind a metal. You can find the fanless mode here, which you can disable. The unit comes with a 10-year warranty. It’s an 80 Plus Gold certified PSU, and that’s a typical choice for even the high-end systems (maybe a bit more) from the consumer’s point of view (in terms of efficiency/price of the unit). The 1200 W variant offers a massive power output that should be enough for most users, even the most elaborate gaming setups, with a single graphics card in their system. A PC like the one used in this test (i9 13900K + Geforce RTX 4090) rarely exceeds 650 W power draw.  

On the quality side, all is very good, and the stability tests also went well. Load regulation is great for a mid-tier PSU, and there was no noticeable droop on the +5V and +12V rails. Ripple suppression is safely within tolerance. The 135 mm fan does well when it’s supposed to spin. It becomes audible close to 70-75% load, so there’s no reason to complain. You get typical accessories in the package, including mounting screws, a power cord, and a manual, but there are no cable ties (or the Velcro type). Only the 20+4 and 12VHPWR cables are sleeved. There’s a 12-pin Gen 5 PCIe-compatible cable (capable of delivering 600 W).

A word about efficiency

Like with any other power supply, 50% of the maximum load is where the device is most efficient. The sweet spot of the Montech Titan Gold 1200W (ATX 3.0) is close to 93% (at 230 Volts). In the case of this particular unit, half of the maximum wattage is 600 W. The average gaming PC with a single graphics card (at least those usually spotted in Steam hardware polls) won’t exceed this value under normal conditions. Don’t overestimate the savings (on your electricity bill) you can make by going from 80 Plus Bronze to even Titanium. You can assume that the build quality of more expensive PSUs will be higher, but the differences in efficiency are not that significant. So, summing it up, an 80 Plus Gold PSU like the Montech Titan Gold 1200W is an attractive solution. The price is $199,99 for the 1200 W variant, which is appealing for a high-wattage PSU. 

Stability

There isn’t much to say about stability. The voltages hold, and this doesn’t change under higher loads. The 1200 W version should be enough for a single GPU (who uses the dual-GPU these days, without SLI support?) like an RTX 4080/4090, even with an Intel Core i9 13900K.

Aesthetics

This Montech PSU looks nice with its all-black cabling. The Montech Titan Gold 1200W approach with modular cables lets you plug in only the necessary leads, improving your build’s looks. The Titan Gold 1200W case looks nice; its finishing makes it look solid. Still, the PSU shroud you’ll usually have or the compartment for the power supply at the back of the motherboard tray wouldn’t help. A few chassis will allow the appropriate presentation. 

Final words

The Montech Titan Gold 1200W retails at $199,99, a reasonable and fair offer. You get a very solid performance (it’s possible thanks to the usage of the CTW platform) and ATX 3.0 compatibility. The unit has compact dimensions (160x150x86 mm). As for the power delivery itself – there’s no reason to be worried, CWT has made the (CSZ) platform, and the results are definitely more than satisfactory. The Montech Titan Gold 1200W offers good acoustics (as it becomes audible only above 70% load) and solid build quality. According to the standards, the efficiency is like it should be for the 80 Plus Gold award. You also get a 10-year warranty, which you would expect in that price range. You also get the 12+4-pin PCIe 5.0 compatible cable for powering up to 600 W GPUs. This PSU deserves the “Great Value” award for the reasonable price, ATX 3.0 compatibility, and low noise under typical operating temperatures (with a load up to 70%). It does what it should by providing a stable and efficient power output.

• Sign up to receive a notification when we publish a new article
• Or go back to Guru3D's front page