INTRODUCTION

   If you're a gamer or an enthusiast then you know that the hottest PC hardware right now is the brand new GeForce GTX 1080 and 1070 graphics cards by NVIDIA not only because of their new technologies and performance levels but also because of their incredibly low power requirements. Still even though graphics card power requirements seem to decrease as time goes by that doesn't mean it's not a good idea to invest on a high performance and quality power supply unit. Now it did take a bit longer than we were expecting for the top-of-the-line 80 Plus Titanium Certified power supply units to make their debut in the market but right now there are quite a few of them available and one of them is the brand new Strider Titanium Series 800W SST-ST80F-TI model by SilverStone.

   Founded in 2003, SilverStone is an established leader in its field, with an elite team of engineers; we started our quest of providing products that create inspirations. We have since expanded the lines of products as well as types of products we produce, giving our customers a wide selection of choices. With distribution centers in different areas of the globe, SilverStone products can be seen all over the world, not just for computer users but also for home entertainment use. Providing leisure with integration of advanced technologies that is functional and making them enjoyable to use. Here at SilverStone Technology, we continue to pride ourselves in providing the highest level of standards in designing and manufacturing computer enclosures, power supplies, and accessories. Our pursuit for the first class aesthetic appeal is relentless; our teams of devoted engineers are constantly searching for the best technologies that suit end-users with different needs and will make our products as technologically sound as they are beautiful.

   Instead of releasing yet another full sized power supply unit (180mm long) SilverStone decided to "invest" on a smaller form factor model with the Strider Titanium Series 800W SST-ST80F-TI model (just 150mm long). Of course that doesn't mean this line has anything to be jealous of from full sized PSUs since aside its 80 Plus Titanium efficiency certification and full modular design it also features a peak output of 850W, single powerful +12V rail (66A) capable of delivering up to 93% of the units peak output (792W), 120mm fan, flat modular cables for increased airflow inside the case and an assortment of electrical protections including OCP (Over Current Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), OVP (Over Voltage Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection) and OTP (Over Temperature Protection). So on paper the Strider Titanium Series seems to be the ideal PSU for use in small PC cases but just how well does it perform?