SilverStone Strider Gold S ST1500-GS Power Supply Review

Introduction and Features

SilverStone’s new 1500W Strider Gold PSU is fully modular and housed in a compact 180mm deep package.

Introduction

Last month we took a look at SilverStone’s small form-factor power supply the SFX-600, which delivered 600 watts from a compact SFX enclosure. Today we are looking at SilverStone’s new Strider Gold ST1500-GS, which is a 1,500 watt ATX form-factor power supply. The Strider Gold 1500W PSU is fully modular and built for high efficiency operation. What makes the ST1500-GS unique is the relatively short enclosure, which is only 180mm (7.1”) deep!

SilverStone ST1500-GS ATX Power Supply

There are currently five different models available in the Strider Gold S Series, which include the ST55F-G, ST65F-G, ST75-GS, ST85F-GS, and ST1500-GS. All of the Strider Gold S Series PSUs are designed to be fully modular, 80 Plus Gold certified, and small in size. While the typical 1500W power supply enclosure measures 220mm (8.7”) deep, the Strider Gold ST1500-GS is housed in a 180mm chassis.

(Courtesy of SilverStone)

SilverStone Strider Gold S Series ST1500-GS PSU Key Features:
 
•    1,500 watts DC power output (1600W peak power)
•    High efficiency with 80 Plus Gold certification
•    100% Modular cables
•    24/7 Continuous power output with 40°C operating temperature
•    Strict ±3% voltage regulation and low AC ripple & noise
•    Dedicated single +12V rail (125A)
•    Quiet 135mm ball bearing fan
•    Eight PCI-E 8/2-pin connectors support multiple high-end graphic adapters
•    Conforms to ATX12V and EPS standards
•    Universal AC input (100-240V) with Active PFC
•    Dimensions: 150mm (W) x 86mm (H) x 180mm (L)
•    $319.99 USD

Here is what SilverStone has to say about their new ST1500-GS power supply unit:  "To meet the requirements of current and future desktop computers, SilverStone created the Strider Gold S series power supplies. The Strider Gold S models are all new designs engineered to be the smallest, full-modular ATX power supplies at any wattage level.

The Strider Gold S series includes wattage range from 550W to 1500W for a great variety of applications. With short depth designs, all models in the series are among the world’s smallest full-modular ATX PSUs. In addition, to 80 Plus Gold level efficiency, the Strider Gold S PSUs are built to meet very high standards in electrical performance with ±3% voltage regulation, ±3% ripple & noise, and high amperage single +12V rail. Other notable features included are 24/7 40°C continuous output capability, low-noise fan, and multiple sets of PCI-E cables. For users looking for a power supply with faultless combination of compact size, performance, efficiency, and quality, the Strider Gold S series is the only choice.”