Fractal Design Ion+ ATX 2.4

Der Hardwarehersteller Fractal Design war schon länger nicht mehr im Netzteilsegment mit einem neuen Produkt vertreten, sodass sich die Schweden nun wieder mit einem brandneuen Spannungswandler zurückmelden: Das Ion+ 560P soll mit Platinum-Effizienz, Modularität und Zero-Fan-Modus überzeugen. Wir haben deshalb den aktuellen Ausflug der Schweden in den Netzteilsektor etwas genauer unter die Lupe genommen.

Finding the right power supply can depend on a number of important factors. How many watts your system needs, what importance you place on quality, power efficiency and, quite frankly, how much you can afford to spend. Fractal Design has, however, just released their Ion+ Platinum range which looks to tick all of those boxes, and more!

The Ion+ series from Fractal Design is an impressive re-entry into the PSU market that covers all popular wattage segments. The Corsair RM750x might have slightly higher overall performance because of its excellent ripple suppression, but is not as efficient, and the price difference to the 760 W Ion+ model is small.

If you’re currently on the market for a brand new power supply, then you might feel a little overwhelmed at the technical terms used. Efficiency, ratings, wattages, rails, etc. It’s a factor that (sadly) leads many to just buy the cheapest one they can find that offers the highest wattage. As if that was what made the difference between a good and bad power supply. Fractal Designs, however, are hoping to make things easier for you.

Fractal Design is most synonymous with designing a wide range of chassis and all-in-one liquid coolers. It is lesser known for power supplies but is hoping to change that perception with the release of a quartet of high-performance 80 PLUS Platinum-rated, comprising 560W (£95), 660W (£105), 760W (£115), and 860W (£125) capacities. We have the range-topping 860W model, referenced as Ion+ Platinum 860P, in for review today.