Fractal Ion 3 Gold 1000W PSU Review

1. Introduction2. Bundle & Cabling3. External4. Internal5. Testing Methodology and Results6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

It has been some time since we last looked at a power supply from Fractal, so today we check out one of their latest Ion 3 Gold units. The new range of Ion 3 power supplies are available in black (with the 1000W model also available in white) and are fully modular, are ATX 3.1 compatible, incorporate Japanese capacitors and are protected with a full 10-year warranty. The series is also 80 Plus Gold certified, though Fractal don't appear to be working with Cybenetics for any certification which is an oversight in my opinion as Cybenetics is the superior testing platform.

Fractal are releasing three units in this new range of power supplies, a 750W, an 850W and a 1000W. Scan have listed them for pre-order over HERE. UK release date is said to be sometime in December 2025.

750W Ion 3 = £99.98 inc. VAT.
850W Ion 3 = £109.99 inc. VAT
1000W Ion 3 = £139.39 inc. VAT (white and black options are the same price).

Fractal are working with Seasonic as the OEM for the new Ion 3 Gold series.

Key features:

• ATX 3.1 compatible for next-generation components, supporting ATX 3.0 power excursion to ensure stability with upcoming graphics cards.
• 16-pin PCIe Gen5 12V-2×6 600W cable provides native support for modern graphics cards. Shortened sense pins improve reliability and powers down the GPU
  if the connection comes loose.
• 80PLUS Gold certification delivers high efficiency, with reduced energy use and heat generation thanks to optimized power delivery.
• Fully modular design simplifies installation with reduced clutter inside the system.
• Zero RPM semi-passive mode keeps the fan off until 30% load and allows silent operation under lighter loads.
• Fractal UltraFlex cables provide superior flexibility for clean cable management.
• Unsleeved 24-pin ATX motherboard cable improves handling and routing.
• 140 mm Fractal Momentum fan with fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) ensures lower noise, cooler operation, and a longer lifespan.
• Premium 105° Japanese capacitors provide maximum reliability and durability.
• 10-year warranty and full electrical protection suite offer long-term peace of mind.

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