High Power Astro PT 700W Power Supply Review

High Power may not be a name that rings any bells for you, and understandably; they’ve only been around under their current moniker since 2008. However, High Power has been manufacturing power supplies since 1996, under the name Sirfa. Sirfa have supplied units to many manufacturers including LEPA, Enermax, and Thermaltake – notably Enermax’s NaXn, and Thermaltake’s Toughpower Grand. They were the first to market a 1000W+ PSU with a Gold rating in 2009, and in 2010 they were also the first to market with a 1000W+ PSU with a Platinum rating.

Powering our test rig today is one of High Powers 80PLUS Platinum units, the Astro PT. The Astro PT is a semi-modular power supply rated at 700W, has an all-digital power delivery mechanism, flat ribbon-style modular cables, and a special LED bar on the rear of the unit that will display the units load and efficiency in real-time, which High Power have dubbed the “Eagle Eye.” You may recognize this particular model if you follow trade shows, as at this year’s Computex it took home the Design and Innovation Award.