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Mar 13, 2014 09:25 GMT  ·  By

Normally, high-end power supplies are associated with the 80 Plus Gold energy efficiency certification, but there are two levels above that: 80 Plus Platinum (which LEPA has just achieved) and 80 Plus Titanium (which is only available on one or two PSUs, both ludicrously expensive and nearly impossible to come by).

The MaxPlatinum is the line of 80 Plus Platinum certified power supplies that LEPA has just formally introduced.

Intended as a successor/replacement for the G1600 PSU, they have very high power outputs and, as one would expect at this point from any top-tier PSU, modular cabling.

Which is to say, the cables don't just all stick out of the PS through a hole. Instead, there is a pin-out panel where you can plug only the cables you need.

It's excellent for cable management and, consequently, good airflow inside a case. The better, cleaner look of the chassis interior is a nice side benefit too.

Somehow, though, LEPA managed not to make the PSUs too big. At least not the P1050-MA (which accepts 100-240VAC input), the one with wattage of 1050W. It has a depth of 175 mm / 6.88 inches.

Six PCI Express power cables are included in the package, which means you can install up to four video cards inside your computer if they aren't too power-hungry. There are 20 peripheral and drive connectors too (SATA an 4P Molex).

The P1375-MA, and P1700-MA-EU, with wattages of 1350W and 1700W, respectively, both have 24 peripheral connectors.

The number of PCIe cables differ though. The former has eight, the latter has 10. A bit overkill, to be honest, but the same could be said about the output really, so it's probably the whole point. These two PSUs both have a depth of 180 mm / 7.08 inches.

The 1375W power supply works on 100-240VAC input, like the 1050W model, but the 1700W PSU can receive 220~240VAC and is available in high-voltage countries.

The MaxPlatinum P1050-MA, P1375-MA, and P1700-MA-EU PSUs have DC-to-DC circuitry, Japanese 105°C electrolytic capacitors, protections from pretty much every possible hazard (Over Current, Over Power, Over/Under Voltage, Over Temperature, Short-Circuit) and multiple +12V rails, plus 135 mm fans. The warranties are of 5 years and the prices of $250 / €250 and $330 / €330 (the 1700W PSU doesn't have a price yet).

Thanks to the thinner frames of the MaxPlatinum power supply units, it should be particularly easy and convenient to maximize air circulation inside whatever system you power with them.