NZXT C1500 Platinum ATX 3.1 Power Supply Review

A Closer Look – Interior

This power supply uses the Sunon MagLev fan, technically known as the MFE0251VX-1Q010-S99. This 140mm DC12 fan is one of the most high-end fans we’ve seen in a PSU, with a 100,000 hours claimed operational life span, improved dust resistance, and lower noise levels compared to more traditional FDB style fans. However, it is rated for up to 2500RPM, which is seriously fast, but on a long-hot, hard-working day, it’s good to know the PSU can push hard to cool its self if needed.

The interior of the PSU is very clean, despite having so much hardware crammed into it. 1500W is a lot of power, so while I’ve never seen three main bulk capacitors in a single PSU, I can’t say I’m surprised to see them here either. All of the main capacitors are premium quality 150c-rated Nippon units which are rated for 420V and 820uF each. Honestly, I have a feeling the peak output of this PSU will far exceed the rated 1500W when we get to testing!

The design is very well laid out to promote good airflow around all components, with a series of daughter boards freeing up horizontal space on the PCB. It’s a digitally controlled unit too, which helps it reach its impressive power levels and efficiency ratings.

Towards the back, we can the 3.3v and 5v coils.

The AC-line in is very clean, with a board here providing a more robust mounting point for the C19 socket, but also more shielding and filtering, which will reduce any unwanted input noise.

There’s a robust looking heatsink running down the middle of the PCB, which also seems to act like a buffer between the capacitors and the two large transformers on the side of the unit.

Overall, there are no unwanted trailing cables, there’s shielding and coverings on all important hardware, and the choice of components looks to be excellent throughout. So with that in mind, let’s see what this PSU can really do!