INTRODUCTION

   Even though to date I’ve built over 50 PC systems for myself, family members and friends since noone i know (myself included of course) was into bitcoin or Ethereum mining the highest wattage power supply unit I’ve used was 1250W (and even that was too much). Still the fact of the matter is that many people are into mining and so it's no wonder that some manufacturers have released power supply units that have touched and even surpassed the 2KW (2000W) barrier. SilverStone is among those manufacturers but their most popular ultra-high wattage model to date is actually no other than the Decathlon Series DA1650 (SST-DA1650-G) which is also what today's review is all about.

   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.

   The Decathlon series of power supply units by SilverStone includes 550/650/750/850/1650W wattage models all of which are fully modular (future-proof since you can just swap cables if a new plug gets introduced) and feature the 80 Plus Gold certification (up to 90% electrical efficiency). The DA1650 model which i have here today has a peak output of almost 1800W, sports a single extra powerful +12V rail (137.5A) capable of delivering the units entire output (1650W) and comes packing numerous features like active PFC, low profile slim cables, fluid dynamic bearing 135mm fan and high-quality Japanese manufactured capacitors. As expected especially for such a unit the Decathlon DA1650 is fully shielded thanks to numerous electrical protections including over-current (OCP), over-voltage (OVP), under-voltage (UVP), short-circuit (SCP), over-temperature (OTP) and over-power (OPP). Last but not least SilverStone covers the Decathlon DA1650 with a 3-year limited warranty.