Great Wall has officially launched its new GX+ 850W Platinum modular ATX 3.1 power supply unit (PSU) on JD.com, priced at an attractive 599 yuan (approximately $82 USD). This PSU comes with an impressive 10-year warranty, highlighting Great Wall’s confidence in its durability and performance.
Key Features and Design
The GX+ 850W PSU boasts a compact form factor, measuring 150mm x 150mm x 86mm, making it suitable for a wide range of PC builds. It offers robust connectivity options, including four 8-pin interfaces and a native PCIe 5.1 12V-2×6 connector, ensuring compatibility with the latest high-performance graphics cards.
Cooling is handled by a 140mm fan, which is complemented by the ‘Intelligent Stop 2.0’ technology. This feature allows the fan to completely stop spinning under low-load conditions, significantly reducing noise and improving energy efficiency when the system is not under heavy strain.
Performance and Efficiency
Earning an 80 PLUS Platinum certification, the GX+ 850W PSU demonstrates exceptional energy efficiency. It utilizes a sophisticated internal design featuring LLC resonance, synchronous rectification, and DC-DC conversion. Under a 115V voltage and 50% load condition, the unit achieves a conversion efficiency of 92.27%, ensuring minimal energy wastage.
Safety and Reliability
Great Wall has integrated a comprehensive suite of six protection mechanisms to safeguard both the PSU and connected components. These include protections against:
- Over-voltage (OVP)
- Over-current (OCP)
- Over-power (OPP)
- Over-temperature (OTP)
- Short-circuit (SCP)
- Surge (SIP)
This multi-layered protection system ensures a stable and reliable power delivery, offering peace of mind to users who invest in high-end hardware.
Pricing and Availability
The Great Wall GX+ 850W Platinum modular ATX 3.1 PSU is available for purchase on JD.com for 599 yuan. The extended 10-year warranty further solidifies its position as a compelling option for PC enthusiasts and builders looking for a high-quality, efficient, and reliable power solution.
