Final Words & Conclusion
Final Words & Conclusion
The FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W (ATX 3.0) is excellent. The size is compact (150 mm long), so you won't need a bigger chassis to make it fit without a problem. The exterior looks nice (although not everyone would like the reviewed/special gray variant, so the black one is a safe choice), 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 turn off, and it would still be a quiet power supply unit. The unit comes with a 10-year warranty. It's an 80 Plus Titanium 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 1000 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 3080) rarely exceeds 500-550 W of power draw.
On the quality side, all is great, and the stability tests also went well. Load regulation is excellent, and there was no noticeable droop on the +5V and +12V rails. Ripple suppression is safely within tolerance. The 135 mm fan (from Protechnic Electric ) does well when it's supposed to spin. It becomes audible close to over 90% load, so there's no reason to complain. The fan rotates at 600 rpm in the non-fanless mode, which is low. You get a lovely set of accessories in the package, including mounting screws, a power cord, and a manual (so a rather typical set), but also, there are velcro straps and chassis stickers. The provided cables come in a mix of flat (it's a pity that the majority is done this way) and solid, flexible braided casing to neatly and beautifully place inside the PC case. There's a 12-pin Gen 5 PCIe-compatible cable.
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 FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W (ATX 3.0) is a bit over 96% (at 230 Volts). In the case of this particular unit, half of the maximum wattage is 500 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 Titanium PSU like the FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W (ATX 3.0) is an excellent, high-end, and ultimate solution. The price is about 349 USD for the 1000 W variant, which is quite expensive, but you get great results (corresponding with the 80 Plus Titanium certificate), so it's definitely worth it.
Stability
There isn't much to say about stability. The voltages hold, and this doesn't change under higher loads. The 1000 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 FSP PSU looks nice with its all-black cabling. The FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W (ATX 3.0) approach with modular cables lets you plug in only the necessary leads, improving your build's looks. The HYDRO TI PRO 1000W (ATX 3.0) case looks nice (although not everyone would like the special gray variant, typically, it's black); 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 FSP HYDRO TI PRO 1000W (ATX 3.0) retails at 349 USD, which is theoretically a steep price. Still, you get a high-end product designed for overclocking and gaming enthusiasts with an 80 Plus and Cybenetics Titanium certificate. The unit looks rather attractive and has compact dimensions (150x150x86 mm). Speaking of which, it's a pity that you won't even see the PSU in most of the chassis, as it would be hidden behind the shroud or at the back of the motherboard tray, so in most cases, that effort wasn't so much needed. As for the power delivery itself – there's no reason to be worried, FSP has made the platform, and the results are (much) more than satisfactory; in fact, it's one of the leaders in this segment. The FSP HYDRO TI PRO 1000W (ATX 3.0) offers very good acoustics (as it becomes audible only above 80% load) and solid build quality. According to the standards, the efficiency is like it should be for the 80 Plus Titanium award. You also get a 10-year warranty, which you would expect in that price range. There's the 12+4-pin PCIe 5.0 compatible cable for powering up to 600 W GPUs. The main point of criticism is the use of flat cables for all except the 24-pin ATX and PCIe 5.0. It doesn't look premium; in that price segment, you'd expect more. This PSU deserves the "Recommended" award for the ATX 3.0 compatibility, compact size (150 mm), great stability/efficiency, and very low noise under typical operating temperatures.
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