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As I said earlier in the review, the quality of FSP power supplies in recent years has been gradually improving. In the high end sector, anyway – they do not send me budget supplies to review anymore. Before I started analysing the Mega TI, I had high hopes that this new design would prevail in our tests and I was pleasantly surprised to document some of the best results yet for the company.
As a flagship model, I have nothing but praise for the design, build quality and attention to detail. The Mega TI 1650w passed all the technical tests in our suite over the last few weeks and the incredibly high levels of efficiency combine well with the very low fan noise throughout most of the power range. The profile of this fan has been very well set up at the factory based on their internal data.
I am always reassured to see the adoption of a high quality 135mm Fluid Dynamic bearing fan, alongside high grade 105c Japanese rated Nippon Chemi Con capacitors in the primary stage. The power output of this unit is staggering powerful, with 3 primary capacitors delivering 450v 560uF x3, for a total of 1680uF output. The secondary stage is also heavily populated with high grade Japanese capacitors and it is clear that FSP have confidence in this unit, offering a 10 year warranty term.
On an appearance level this unit will fit into a wide variety of high end systems, and the fully modular design and high quality paint will ensure it isn't an eyesore if you like having your power supply on show inside a windowed chassis design.
Right now we do not have any pricing information from FSP or availability confirmation either. While a 1650W Titanium rated power supply will not be cheap, we usually find that FSP are pretty competitive in every sector. If we get updated pricing information we will update this page.
On a final note, when we publish any FSP review we usually get inundated with people complaining they cannot buy the products. Sadly this is not something we can fix, but we do mention this to FSP all the time. Hopefully going forward their global availability will improve.
Update: FSP have confirmed to us that availability for the Mega TI is set for March. The 1650W model has a $459 MSRP, while the 1350W model has a $399 MSRP.
Pros:
- Quiet fan and profile.
- FSP make their own designs, which I like.
- 105C rated Japanese Nippon Chemi Con Capacitors.
- Fully modular.
- high level of build quality.
- Extremely efficient.
- Load regulation is first class.
- Ripple Suppression passes certifications.
- High quality fluid dynamic bearing fan.
- 10 year warranty.
Cons:
- Availability is always a problem for FSP.
KitGuru Says: If you can manage to find this power supply in your country, and the price is competitive for a 1650W Titanium flagship then we have no hesitation in recommending that you snap one up as soon as you see it. For the rest of us, availability will likely be an ongoing issue. Nonetheless it is one of the finest power supplies I have reviewed in the last couple of years.
