MONTECH has released a new power supply series called TITAN GOLD, designed to comply with the Intel ATX 3.0 specification. The TITAN GOLD series offers four different wattage options, namely 750W, 850W, 1000W, and 1200W, and represents the first time that MONTECH has launched a power supply model exceeding the kilowatt level. The TITAN GOLD power supply features a 12+4 Pin 12VHPWR wire, which eliminates the need for adapter cables when using NVIDIA RTX 30/40 series graphics cards. It has also been certified by 80 PLUS & Cybernetics for its high efficiency and has received a double gold medal approval, and comes with an original ten-year warranty.
The MONTECH TITAN GOLD Series power supply specifications include compliance with the Intel ATX 12V 3.0 standard, active Power Factor Correction (PFC) with typical loads above 0.9, input voltage of 100-240Vac, an input current of 15A, an input frequency of 50-60 Hz. The power supply has a typical load efficiency of up to 90% and dimensions of 150(L) x 160(W) x 86 (H) mm, conforming to the ATX(PS2) form factor. It is equipped with a 135mm FDB fan and has received 80 PLUS Gold & Cybernetics Gold certifications for its high efficiency. The power cable is fully modular, and the unit comes with a 10-year warranty. For system protection, the power supply features OVP / OPP / OTP / SCP / OCP/ UVP, and its cable connectors include a 1x 24 Pin motherboard connector, 2x 4+4 Pin CPU connector, 1x 12+4 Pin 12VHPWR connector, 5or4x 6+2 Pin PCIe connector, 12x SATA connector, and 4x Molex 4Pin.
ATX 3.0 Power Supply New Specification
Since the previous generation of NVIDIA RTX 30 series Founders Edition graphics cards started using the 12VHPWR power supply interface, various power supply brands have been introducing products that comply with the Intel ATX 3.0 specification. But what exactly is ATX 3.0? And can you just use an adapter with 12VHPWR? Let’s find out.
The most significant aspect of ATX 3.0 is its emphasis on improving the requirements for power excursion, which refers to the instantaneous peak power consumption or power spike/peak power that is frequently discussed in the community. The issue of instantaneous peak power consumption has been a topic of discussion for a long time, beginning with the era of AMD VEGA graphics cards. Taiwanese players have been particularly concerned about this issue, with attention further intensifying with the launch of the previous generation of NVIDIA RTX 30 series graphics cards (as evidenced by related memes and jokes).
The PCIE CEM organization has indicated that the new generation of graphics cards in the future could experience POWER EXCURSION (100 microseconds) that achieves three times the continuous power level (1 second). However, Intel ultimately decided to mandate ATX 3.0 power supplies (for models that provide 12VHPWR connectors), with a requirement to provide twice the overall rated power in a very short period of time (100μs). According to STEPHEN EASTMAN, this decision was made after extensive discussions with various power supply manufacturers, which revealed that twice the overall rated power is a more cost-effective option.
In summary, if a power supply features 12VHPWR power supply wires, it must comply with the ATX 3.0 specification. Power supply models with ratings less than or equal to 450W must deliver 1.5 times the overall rated power within 100μs (microseconds), while models with ratings greater than 450W must deliver 2 times the overall rated power within the same timeframe to be certified as ATX 3.0 compliant.
MONTECH TITAN GOLD series power supply unpacking
Among MONTECH’s power supply series products, the most popular is the CENTURY Genesis series, which is widely recognized for its affordability and 10-year warranty. It has become one of the best-value power supplies on the market, particularly during the mining boom period when it was often bundled with graphics cards in pre-built systems, resulting in a large number of CENTURY power supplies being listed in system configurations.
MONTECH’s new TITAN GOLD series has recently made its debut, featuring the new ATX 3.0 certification and a high CP value that is dominating the PC DIY market. The TITAN GOLD series is the first kilowatt-level power supply model to be launched by MONTECH, and it comes in four different wattages, including 750W, 850W, 1000W, and 1200W. However, it appears that the company has not yet launched lower wattage options, such as 650W or 550W. It’s possible that MONTECH may release ATX 3.0 versions of its CENTURY series power supplies in the future, as well as ATX 3.0 models with lower wattages to cater to the needs of players.
Most of the paper specifications for the four different wattages of the TITAN GOLD series are relatively similar, with the main difference being in the DC OUTPUT and Max.POWER, which vary depending on the wattage of the power supply.
The new ATX 3.0 specification mainly pertains to changes in the internal structure design of power supplies, while the external dimensions of the power supply remain unchanged, conforming to the ATX (PS2) dimensions of 150mm x 86mm. As such, the TITAN GOLD power supply has the same length, width, and height dimensions of 150 x 160 x 86 mm.
In addition to the commonly seen 80 PLUS conversion rate certification, the TITAN GOLD series power supplies have also obtained the new CYBENETICS certification, which is known for its rigorous standards. In the efficiency test certification called ETA by CYBENETICS, the TITAN GOLD power supply achieved an overall efficiency of ≥87% and <89%, qualifying it for double gold conversion rate certification.
The TITAN GOLD power supply features a full-modular cable interface design that allows users to choose the power supply cables to be used during installation. There are four cable slots for processor CPU/PCIe graphics cards, and the 16-Pin 12VHPWR cable slot is located in the lower right corner of the power supply, marked with the words PCIe 5.0, which is the most important feature.
TITAN GOLD is the first MONTECH power supply to feature the Smart Zero Fan function, which includes the familiar smart fan stop function. This means that the FDB fan inside the power supply won’t start spinning until the load exceeds 40%, enabling it to achieve zero noise performance with a minimum of 0 dBA. This feature is a great benefit for users who want their desktops to operate as quietly as possible!
The TITAN GOLD power supply is equipped with a 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) fan that helps to dissipate heat. At its highest speed, the fan runs at 1400 RPM, producing a noise level of only 27 dBA. These specs have earned TITAN GOLD the Cybenetics LAMBDA A- Ultra Low Noise Certification.
The TITAN GOLD power supply is equipped with 100% 105°C all-Japanese electrolytic capacitors. It utilizes advanced half-bridge LLC and synchronous rectifier (SR) technology to achieve excellent signal stability and power efficiency, as well as a DC-DC converter that delivers strict voltage regulation of 1.8% and reduces ripple noise below 18mV to prevent unbalanced power loads. It also features a comprehensive protection system, including OCP over-current protection, OPP overload protection, OVP over-voltage protection, OTP over-temperature protection, SCP short circuit protection, and UVP low voltage protection.
With the exception of the 24 Pin and 16 Pin 12VHPWR cables for the main board, all of the power supply cables in the TITAN GOLD series feature black flat wires. The 24 Pin main board cable is wrapped in braided wire and features thicker, softer wires to ensure reliable power delivery. The power supply also includes one 4-Pin and one 8-Pin cable, which is suitable for high-end motherboards that require dual 8-Pin connectors.
The graphics card PCIe 8 Pin in the TITAN GOLD series is supplied via two y-shaped double-headed power supply cables. The 1000W/1200W models also include an additional single-headed 6+2 Pin, which means that they have a total of 1+2 cables and five PCIe 8 Pin power supply connectors. The 750W/850W models, on the other hand, feature two y-shaped cables and a total of four PCIe 8 Pin power supply connectors.
The only 12VHPWR wire in the TITAN GOLD series is the 12+4 Pin connector, which features a total of 16 Pins. The 12V and ground wires in this connector are made of 16AWG wires, while the remaining 4 Pins are made of 28AWG wires.
The upper 4-Pin connector in the TITAN GOLD series is the Sideband Signals signal interface. By grounding and opening the SENSE 0 PIN and SENSE 1 PIN in the Sideband Signals, four different arrangements can be formed, enabling a single line to provide up to 600W for signal output via the 12VHPWR wire. This can be switched to four different power consumption upper limits, including 150W, 300W, 450W, and 600W, depending on the needs of the user.
The upper limit of the power supply provided by the 12VHPWR wire in the TITAN GOLD series’ 12+4 Pin 12VHPWR connector varies depending on the wattage model. The 1000W/1200W model provides a maximum power supply limit of 600W, while the 850W model provides a limit of 450W and the 750W model provides a limit of 300W.
The TITAN GOLD series includes a power supply cable for additional devices, which features a four-terminal large Molex 4-Pin connector. This means that there are four large 4-Pin connectors in total for connecting additional devices.
The TITAN GOLD series includes three SATA power supply wires that are used for the hub HUB and 2.5/3.5-inch hard drives. Each wire features four SATA connectors, with the connectors at the end of the wire set at a 90-degree right angle for better cable management.
MONTECH TITAN GOLD 1200W power supply burn-in stress test
For our testing, we used the high-end TITAN GOLD 1200W power supply and paired it with the latest sub-flagship hardware. The test platform featured an Intel Core i9-13900K processor and an NVIDIA RTX 4080 graphics card. To test the performance, we used the OCCT AVX and AIDA64 FPU + FurMark stress tests and monitored and recorded the data using HWiNFO 64 software. Please note that there may be a deviation of 1-3% when using software monitoring, and the data should be taken as a reference only.
The test platform used for the power supply testing included an Intel Core i9-13900K processor and a VALKYRIE C360-RGB radiator. The motherboard was an ASRock Z790 PG-ITX/TB4, and the memory consisted of two Micron Crucial DDR5 5600MT/s UDIMMs with a capacity of 16GB each. For the graphics card, we used the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition. The operating system used was Windows 11 Home Edition 21H2. Finally, the power supply under test was the MONTECH TITAN GOLD 1200W model.
During the stress test using the AVX mode in the OCCT software, both the processor and graphics card were subjected to heavy loads for 30 minutes. The built-in monitoring software was used to view the data, and the results showed that the +12V voltage was maintained at a maximum of 12.096V and a minimum of 11.904V. The +5V voltage was maintained at a maximum of 4.980V and a minimum of 4.900V, while the +3.3V voltage was maintained at a maximum of 3.264V and a minimum of 3.323V.
To test the stability and temperature of the processor and graphics card, AIDA64 FPU and FurMark were used simultaneously. These two software programs were used to subject the system to a high-load stress test. During the test, HWiNFO 64 was used to monitor and record motherboard information and data.
The results show that the MONTECH TITAN GOLD 1200W power supply maintains stable and consistent power delivery during high-load stress testing, with minimal fluctuations in voltage. This indicates that the power supply is capable of delivering reliable and consistent power to high-end gaming and workstation systems, even under heavy loads.
Summary
MONTECH has launched the TITAN GOLD range of power supplies, which not only supports the newest 12VHPWR cable for powering NVIDIA RTX 30/40 series graphics cards but has also earned Intel’s latest ATX 3.0 certification. These power supplies are capable of enduring twice the maximum power consumption of a system during peak usage.
The TITAN GOLD series now includes four different wattages – 750W, 850W, 1000W, and 1200W. Depending on the hardware components in a user’s installation list, they can choose the wattage that best fits their needs. The primary differences among the four wattages are in the number of PCIe 8 Pin wires and the maximum wattage of the 12VHPWR wire in the power supply. When ordering, it is crucial to select the appropriate wattage for your requirements.
The TITAN GOLD power supply has earned both 80 PLUS and CYBENETICS certifications for efficiency, achieving a gold medal in both efficiency tests. It also comes with a ten-year original warranty, ensuring reliable usage. The TITAN GOLD series power supply is currently available on the market, with prices for the Taiwan sales channel as follows: 750W for $3690, 850W for $3990, 1000W for $4590, and 1200W for $5590. Interested users may refer to these prices to choose the appropriate power supply for their needs.
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Title: Unboxing and testing of the MONTECH TITAN GOLD ATX 3.0 power supply, which has a double gold conversion rate certification and is capable of providing 12V high-power