Review: XPG Cybercore should be considered for powering your next PC
ADATA has been expanding in recent years to diversify its portfolio of PC components. The company took the memory market by storm, and now we’re seeing cases, AIO coolers, and even power supplies with ADATA (and XPG) branding. Today, we’re taking a look at the new XPG Cybercore 1000W and 1300W power supplies.
A highlight of the XPG Cybercore is the included 120mm dual-ball bearing Nidec fan. The company claims it can last up to 60,000 hours at a temperature of 60 C. This is fantastic news for those who want a long-lasting power supply that will be able to cool itself while under a heavy load.
XPG Cybercore
The Good
- Reliable stable power delivery
- Massive 1300W maximum output
- Premium high-quality components
- 120mm Nidec fan
- 10-year warranty
The Bad
- Pricey
- Limited power choice
XPG Cybercore: Price and availability
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Category | XPG Cybercore |
---|---|
Capacity | 1000W 1300W |
Type | Fully modular |
Efficiency | 80 Plus Platinum |
Safety | OCP OVP UVP OPP SCP OTP NLO SIP |
Operating temp | Up to 50 C |
PCIe connections | 6 (1000W) 10 (1300W) |
Cooling | 120mm Double-ball bearing |
Dimensions | 160mm x 150mm x 86mm |
Warranty | 10 years |
MSRP | $259 $299 |
XPG Cybercore: What’s good
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XPG’s Cybercore is packed full of high-end parts, including the 120mm Nidec fan.
Just like other manufacturers, the Cybercore is a simple black slab of metal with a few shapes to prevent the overall design from being too bland. At the end of the day, this is a power supply and is usually hidden away behind the motherboard tray or a dedicated lower shroud. It’s a well-built and sturdy unit and it won’t have any problem staying cool.
As aforementioned, XPG teamed up with Nidec for the cooling fan. This blower is a 120mm fan with curved blades and a double-ball bearing motor. It’s rated for up to 60,000 hours at 60 C, but this PSU is only designed for operation up to 50 C, and you will need to really push the PSU hard to get the fan to spin up.
The XPG Cybercore is manufactured by CWT (Channel Well Technologies), a company that also makes power supplies for the likes of EVGA and Corsair. Quality varies depending on how much you’re willing the spend. Very little expense was spared with the XPG Cybercore, meeting Intel’s ATX 12V v2.52 guidelines.
Both the 1000W and 1300W units have good enough passive cooling that the Nidec fans barely had to do anything. It was only when really pushing the testbench with an overclocked AMD Ryzen 5950X did I manage to get some audible action. In terms of performance, both power supplies performed without issue.
While these units aren’t quite as advanced as what’s available on the market with 80 Plus Titanium certifications, XPG has priced the Cybercore well for those who are looking for a more premium power supply.
XPG Cybercore: What’s not good
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It’s a little on the pricey side too. be quiet! Makes some excellent PSUs that cost around the same but come with an 80 Plus Titanium rating. Not only is the be quiet! PSU more energy-efficient, but it also offers better overall value.
XPG Cybercore: Competition
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Corsair is another big name in the PSU world with many models available, spanning from basic affordable PSUs to more advanced and high-capacity power plants. Something like the CORSAIR CX550F RGB would be ideal for less powerful PCs with a mid-range CPU and GPU.
When moving up into the territory for overclocking flagship components, XPG Cybercore really comes into its element. It’s always important to consider just how much power you’ll require and decide accordingly. XPG Cybercore will be overpowered for most PC builds until ADATA brings out an 850W or 750W PSU.
XPG Cybercore: Should you buy it?
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You should buy this if …
- You need 1000W or 1300W of power capacity
- You want a premium 80 Plus Platinum PSU
- You don’t mind spending $300 on a power supply
You shouldn’t buy this if …
- You don’t need a PSU with such a high capacity
- You use a mid-range CPU and GPU
Should you be on the hunt for a capable power supply for your next PC build, ADATA’s XPG Cybercore PSU should be on your shortlist. You have the choice of 1000W or 1300W, which are both ideal for range-topping CPU and GPU components. The 80 Plus Platinum rating is also great, but these are expensive parts and will be overkill for mid-range hardware.
Using the 1000W PSU with an Intel Core i5-12600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 in one of our test benches caused no issues throughout a number of tests. The 1300W PSU also performed well inside a PC and interestingly, the fan barely spun up for near-silent operation. It’s a testament to all the premium components ADATA added to its shopping cart.
All of this fancy tech comes at a price, however. Starting at $259 for the 1000W power supply could be a tough pill to swallow, but it’s more than worth it. The massive 10-year warranty provides peace of mind that you won’t need to swap out the PSU for many years to come, especially if graphics cards continue to require more power as further advancements are made.