They look like good units the only part I question is the monitoring part mainly because it requires the use their software which I heard is not all that good and just another resource sucker. At least they are made by a very good company and NZXT just puts their sticker on it I would hate to think just how bad these would be if they tried to make a PSU themselves being that they are a new player in this sector. Price wise they are not to bad but after doing the exchange from US to CAD funds on the $150US model that puts it at $200CAD which is approaching a bit on the high sode for a mere 850 Watt maybe if they had a model without the monitoring stuff it could be more like $165CAD.
Is NZXT insane? Those prices are a solid $40-$50 above focus+ golds just for monitoring. I doubt many people would pay that much for monitoring... These psus need at least a $30 price drop to be competitive.
I have 2 monitoring power supplies from Corsair, a HX750i and a HX1000i, and I love them. However, if NZXT can do better in the software department than Corsair, then I would switch. The big thing will be the software.
Sorry but you're wrong by saying that "today [NZXT] it is launching its first PSUs." NZXT has made many psu's, mainly the HALE series. Please do your research before you post an article with incorrect information.
yeh, monitoring that requires win 10 and the software in question is supposedly quite crud for what it should be on top of more $ then the units they are based on, epic fail NZXT....also like others below me stated, this is far from the first PSU NZXT has entered into the market, maybe first with monitoring, if this is the case, the title/header needs revision to be more "truthful"
seasonic makes excellent PSU (they have for many many years) but to "ask" $40+ over the base design just for adding CAM software is moronic, almost like what Ngreedia pulls for Gsync AH HAHA, proprietary nonsense that adds cost when other options are likely just as usable (if not superior) without the "tax"
The Focus+ line is a great starting point, but even with monitoring, those prices need to come down. A $10-15 premium for monitoring would be fine, but $40? Nope.
As for requiring CAM, that's perfectly fine by me. How else would this be implemented? It's not like there's any kind of standard for reporting PSU power loads to the system, which would be required for a more universal solution. I use CAM to control the fans in my H200i, and it works very well. The H*00i series got a lot of flak for CAM being unstable and unreliable on launch, but I've only ever seen it crash once in the couple of months I've used it, and the software itself is very well laid out and functional. I don't use the "smart" functionality (tuning fan curves to minimize noise through a built-in microphone), but a simple custom fan curve (including fan shutoff at low temps) which is far easier and more functional than what my motherboard allows. All in all, I like CAM quite a lot.
pricing is insane but for those of u who may not know, Corsair has the RMi series with the same monitoring ability. it does require the use of Icue but the pricing is a little better (although not low by any means)
For those complaining about the price, how do you think that places can offer "deals"? The actual price for resellers/distributors will be a lot lower, and they can then say they are offering it on a permanent $40 sale to look good when it sells at a normal/competitive price.
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rocky12345 - Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - link
They look like good units the only part I question is the monitoring part mainly because it requires the use their software which I heard is not all that good and just another resource sucker. At least they are made by a very good company and NZXT just puts their sticker on it I would hate to think just how bad these would be if they tried to make a PSU themselves being that they are a new player in this sector. Price wise they are not to bad but after doing the exchange from US to CAD funds on the $150US model that puts it at $200CAD which is approaching a bit on the high sode for a mere 850 Watt maybe if they had a model without the monitoring stuff it could be more like $165CAD.Dr. Swag - Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - link
Is NZXT insane? Those prices are a solid $40-$50 above focus+ golds just for monitoring. I doubt many people would pay that much for monitoring... These psus need at least a $30 price drop to be competitive.The Chill Blueberry - Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - link
And they're ugly. (Only seen the one picture though)RefrigeratedTP - Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - link
Wait, people actually care about what their power supply looks like? They’re all ugly! PSU shrouds are a thing for a reason.dgingeri - Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - link
I have 2 monitoring power supplies from Corsair, a HX750i and a HX1000i, and I love them. However, if NZXT can do better in the software department than Corsair, then I would switch. The big thing will be the software.PeachNCream - Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - link
2006 called. It wants that mini USB connector back.dkan43 - Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - link
Sorry but you're wrong by saying that "today [NZXT] it is launching its first PSUs." NZXT has made many psu's, mainly the HALE series. Please do your research before you post an article with incorrect information.-Devin
RefrigeratedTP - Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - link
Why sign your name on an internet post which has your username on it? Lolbery - Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - link
NZXT has been making PSUs for years. I remember buying their Hale82 units 5 years ago.Byte - Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - link
NZXT Hale 82 were fantastic since they were Seasonic sourced. Mines still humming along great.Dragonstongue - Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - link
yeh, monitoring that requires win 10 and the software in question is supposedly quite crud for what it should be on top of more $ then the units they are based on, epic fail NZXT....also like others below me stated, this is far from the first PSU NZXT has entered into the market, maybe first with monitoring, if this is the case, the title/header needs revision to be more "truthful"seasonic makes excellent PSU (they have for many many years) but to "ask" $40+ over the base design just for adding CAM software is moronic, almost like what Ngreedia pulls for
Gsync AH HAHA, proprietary nonsense that adds cost when other options are likely just as usable (if not superior) without the "tax"
Valantar - Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - link
The Focus+ line is a great starting point, but even with monitoring, those prices need to come down. A $10-15 premium for monitoring would be fine, but $40? Nope.As for requiring CAM, that's perfectly fine by me. How else would this be implemented? It's not like there's any kind of standard for reporting PSU power loads to the system, which would be required for a more universal solution. I use CAM to control the fans in my H200i, and it works very well. The H*00i series got a lot of flak for CAM being unstable and unreliable on launch, but I've only ever seen it crash once in the couple of months I've used it, and the software itself is very well laid out and functional. I don't use the "smart" functionality (tuning fan curves to minimize noise through a built-in microphone), but a simple custom fan curve (including fan shutoff at low temps) which is far easier and more functional than what my motherboard allows. All in all, I like CAM quite a lot.
Hxx - Thursday, July 19, 2018 - link
pricing is insane but for those of u who may not know, Corsair has the RMi series with the same monitoring ability. it does require the use of Icue but the pricing is a little better (although not low by any means)Targon - Saturday, July 21, 2018 - link
For those complaining about the price, how do you think that places can offer "deals"? The actual price for resellers/distributors will be a lot lower, and they can then say they are offering it on a permanent $40 sale to look good when it sells at a normal/competitive price.