The REVOLUTION 85+ is FUTURE CPU and FUTURE GPU ready with 12P sockets, offering up to 86-92.9% efficiency , with lots of connectors this versatile PSU will power your extreme needs when it comes to overclocking and multi GPU setups. The Ultra-quiet 13.9cm fan with intelligent RPM control is very silent and keeps your PSU cool. At the rear of the Revolution 85+ there's the standard 3-pin power socket and an on/off switch. On the opposite end you'll find a 24-pin power, two 12v CPU (1x8, 2x4) and two 8-pin PCIe. At full Load the noise was 54.3 dBA, temperature 38.4 degrees Celsius and the Maximum Power draw 595 watt.

Conclusion: This PSU looks great and feels solid, the high quality Twister Bearing fan remains near silent at all times and high quality components heve been used throughout. This model has a great design and a full range of protection features and additions like HeatGuard. The 3.3v, 5v and 12v readings remain strong throughout and efficiency is good, it almost hits the level for 80Plus Gold certification. This power supply impresses in build quality and performance, and is at the top end of the market.

C6 and Hybrid Mode:

This PSU has support for C6 and Hybrid Mode. C6 is a future CPU state which will drop the processor use to 1w in power saving mode. In Hybrid mode will power down discrete GPUs and pass the display to the IGP.

Benchmarks:

Ambient Temp, Exhaust Temp, Oscilloscope AC Ripple, Noise Level , Efficiency, Minimum Power, Maximum Power, Testing Results @230W, 460W, 690W, and 920W.

Test Setup:

• Blu-Ray : Sony BDU-X10S
• CPU : Intel Core i7-980X
• CPU Cooler : Corsair H70
• HDD : 2x Western Digital VelociRaptor
• Mainboard : Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD7
• Memory : 12GB DDR3 1866MHz Corsair Dominator GT
• SSD : Corsair F100
• Video Cards : 2x Radeon 5870 1GB