Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 1050W

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 1050W

A 1050 W Gold ATX 3.1 unit with a native 12V-2x6 cable and five PCIe 8-pin connectors in a 140 mm case.

  • 1,050 W
  • 80 PLUS Gold
  • ATX 3.1
  • ATX

PCPR score

7.5

Good

Best price we’ve seen

$170Nov 9

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The short version

The Toughpower GF A3 Gold 1050W is Thermaltake's ATX 3.1 power supply, rated 80 PLUS Gold and Cybenetics Platinum for efficiency. It has a native 12V-2x6 connector rated 600 W, five PCIe 6+2 connectors, twelve SATA connectors and a 120 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan in a short 140 mm body. It suits high-end gaming builds with several PCIe power cables. Thermaltake's page showed the unit out of stock when read.

Pros

  • Native 12V-2x6 connector rated 600 W
  • Five PCIe 6+2 connectors and twelve SATA connectors
  • Short 140 mm body
  • Cybenetics Platinum efficiency rating

Cons

  • Listed as out of stock on Thermaltake's page when read
  • Warranty and modular type not confirmed from the page read
  • 80 PLUS rating is Gold

Best for

  • High-end gaming builds needing many PCIe cables
  • Mid-size ATX cases

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Full specifications

Core

Wattage
1,050 W
Form factor
ATX
Efficiency
80 PLUS Gold
ATX standard
ATX 3.1

Physical

Length
140 mm
Color
Black

Connectivity

12V-2x6 / 16-pin
1
PCIe 8-pin
5
EPS 8-pin
2
SATA power
12
Molex
4

Cooling

Fan size
120 mm

Compatibility notes

  • Thermaltake lists 140 mm depth
  • One 12V-2x6 cable rated 600 W

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Common questions

Is the GF A3 Gold 1050W ATX 3.1?

Thermaltake describes the GF A3 Gold series as meeting ATX 3.1 with a PCIe Gen 5.1 12V-2x6 connector.

What warranty does the Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Gold 1050W carry?

The product page text read did not state a warranty length, so check the maker's warranty page. Warranty terms can differ by region.

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