Final Words & Conclusion

The Phanteks Revolt is an excellent product. But should it be a surprise, considering it was done based on the Seasonic’s design? It’s Phanteks’s first ATX 3.0 compatible PSU, which delivers 1200 W power while being very compact (160 mm). You won’t need a bigger chassis to make it fit without a problem. The exterior looks great (in all black; there’s also a white version available), but the thing is that most of the chassis nowadays have a PSU shroud, which would hide this piece of art behind a metal. Still, there’s a white version available. You can find the fanless mode here, which you can turn off. The unit comes with a very long, 12-year warranty. It’s an 80 Plus Platinum certified PSU, and that’s a great 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 650-700 W power draw (because this RTX has a 450 W power limit).

On the quality side, all is great, and the stability tests also went smoothly. Load regulation is great, 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 75-80% 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 also velcro ties. But there’s a thing that you need to remember: you won’t get the PSU cables here; you have the option to select modular cables in various colors through a collaboration with CableMod, a well-known sleeved cable brand. 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 Phanteks Revolt 1200W (ATX 3.0) is nearly 94% (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 Platinum PSU like the Phanteks Revolt is an attractive solution. The price is $249,99 for the 1200 W variant, which is quite appealing for a high-wattage PSU, but unfortunately, you need to pay for the cables separately.

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 Phanteks PSU looks great; its finishing makes it look solid. The Phanteks Revolt approach with modular cables lets you plug in only the necessary leads, improving your build’s looks. 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. There’s an option to buy a white version.

Final words

The Phanteks Revolt retails at $249,99, a reasonable offer at first glance. Still – unfortunately, you won’t get the cables in the bundle. The complete kit (with 12VHPWR and the PCIe 6+2 cables) costs 179.99 USD; if you need only the set with 12VHPWR, it costs 79.99 USD. In Phanteks Revolt - you get a great performance (it’s possible thanks to the usage of the Seasonic platform) and ATX 3.0 compatibility. The unit has compact dimensions (160x150x86 mm). As for the power delivery itself, there’s no reason to worry. Seasonic has made the (Prime) platform, and the results are excellent. The Phanteks Revolt offers great acoustics (as it becomes audible only above 80% load) and very solid build quality. According to the standards, the efficiency is like it should be for the 80 Plus Platinum award. You also get a 12-year warranty, which you would expect in that price range. This PSU deserves the “Gold” award for its performance, ATX 3.0 compatibility, and low noise under typical operating temperatures (with a load of up to 80%). A semi-passive mode is available, which works till around 40% (the 480 W load). It does what it should by providing a stable and efficient power output. The only major negative point is the total price. But you practically get all the best you can for it.

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