CONCLUSION

   This is the first power supply unit we have gotten our hands on by DeepCool and although they have quite a few more in their product line i have to say that i didn't really know what to expect at first something that changed as soon as i saw that CWT was the manufacturer behind it (one of their first 1200W models is still running a friends server 24/7 for 6 years now). Now although our test rig was unable to max out the DQ1250 we did record solid rail stability and relatively low noise levels at 1047W so it's safe to assume that nothing will change if you manage to surpass that number. With so many fully modular 80 Plus Platinum models emerging in the market it would be nice if the DQ1250 was also one of those but leaving out the "future-proof" feature which may or may not come in handy for most consumers having the mainboard power connectors hardwired into the chassis is not a bad thing (quite the opposite in terms of performance). My only issue with the device is not its performance (which was very good to excellent) but with the packaging and although i didn't see the same thing with other reviews still it did happen and if it happened to us it may happen again so we will ask DeepCool to be on the lookout for such issues. We also need to point out that according to some other reviews the bundled power cord is not suitable for such a high-output unit and although for safety reasons it's always better to provide the thickest power cord possible we didn't find anything wrong with it. In the end however although we do trust CWT if you can swap it for a thicker one do so, it doesn't really cost much and it will be for your own peace of mind.

   As with everything else in the electronics industry price is one of the most decisive factors when choosing the right product to cover your needs and with a current recommended price tag set at USD249.99/249.99Euros the Quanta DQ1250 1250W PSU by DeepCool is amongst the cheapest 80 Plus Platinum Certified ones available in the market. It's certainly not the best high-wattage PSU in the market but it offers near excellent performance with relatively low noise levels and at a tempting price tag so what's more to ask? On top of that add the 5 years warranty offered by DeepCool and you've got yourself a PSU that should appeal to a large segment of the market (at least when it becomes widely available) and that's why it gets our Platinum Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Design
- Near Excellent Performance (Rail Stability)
- 5 Years Warranty
- 80Plus Platinum Certified
- Electrical Protections (OCP/OVP/UVP/OPP/SCP/OTP)
- Price (For Some) 

CONS

- Current Availability
- Package Safety (?)