XFX 1250W Pro Series 80PLUS Gold Power Supply Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video opens with Linus Tech Tips presenting an unboxing and first look at the XFX Pro Series 1250W Power Supply, a high wattage unit aimed at enthusiasts building multi-GPU or high-performance systems. Linus notes that this model sits above a 1000W Platinum unit previously reviewed and clarifies that the 1250W Black Edition is 80 Plus Gold certified, which is practical for most high-end builds. He highlights the product’s aesthetic polish, including silver accents on a predominantly black chassis, and praises XFX for partnering with a high-quality OEM and offering a five-year warranty. The discussion then shifts to detailed feature content, including the fully modular cabling scheme, the eight-pin CPU connector, and the ability to support up to four PCIe connectors, which makes it suitable for multi-GPU setups. Linus also compares this unit to the 80 Plus Platinum variant and explains why gold certification is both achievable and sensible for a 1250W supply. He emphasizes build quality, safety certifications, and the use of Japanese capacitors tested under realistic 50°C conditions to ensure dependable performance. The hybrid fan mode feature is presented as a standout, enabling silent operation up to about 20% load, with a real-world idle example showing the system drawing around 144 Watts while idling. The video concludes with practical takeaways for prospective buyers, including the single-rail design and the absence of overcurrent concerns, and encourages viewers to consider XFX’s 1250W and other Gold-rated models for future upgrades while noting the ongoing warranty and support from XFX.

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