Scoring - XFX Core Edition 750W Pro
Performance (40% of the final score) - what can I say about the 750W Pro unit I haven't said about little brother? Well, how about the efficiency, for starters. This unit was in general more efficient, and as a result had even less trouble holding Bronze in the hot box. The unit did show signs of working hard in that the fan got a bit louder, but for most of us that's no big deal. What is a big deal for me, however, is that this platform is now pushing out a hundred more watts with no change in ripple suppression. Most platforms get more rippley when they put out more power. Not so with this unit. I'm quite impressed. And the regulation was still every bit as good as the smaller unit. So, I'm going to hand out the same score. 9.5.
Functionality (20% of the final score) - what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Takes one to know one. In for a penny, in for a pound. Second verse, same as the first. What I'm getting at with all these cliches is that this unit is absolutely identical to little brother here. Except... I think we're getting to a power level where a second EPS12V connector might be welcome. Since that isn't here, I'll take another half point off from the 650's score. 8.
Value (30% of the final score) - $109.99 at Newegg. The competition at this power level is really tough, there. The Silverstone OP800 is a ten dollar bill cheaper, as is the Antec EA750. The Corsair TX750 is the same price. But... this unit is a slightly better value than little brother, simply because XFX isn't competing with one of its own older modular units for cheaper. On this part of the score, I'll go up to an 8.5.
Aesthetics (10% of the final score) - looks the same as little brother. Scores the same, too. 8.5.
Performance
9.5
Functionality
8
Value
8.5
Aesthetics
8.5
Total Score
9
Summary
Just like the 650W model, there is really nothing bad about the performance of the Pro 750W Core Edition. Once again, the only major flaws I can find are in the packaging and the barrage of "single 12V is better" marketing hooey. Look past the annoying packaging, and you find a very well performing, very stable power supply that I wouldn't hesitate to put in any of my computers and run all day long. These are just good units here, people. Go buy one.
The Good:
more efficient overall than the 650W
extremely stable regulation
better value than the 650W model
The Bad:
could do with a second EPS12V connector
The Mediocre:
only "real gamers choose EasyRail™" - pardon me while I roll my eyes for fifteen minutes
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