Cooler Master MWE Gold V2 Full Modular 1050W vs Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 Platinum 1050W

Cooler MasterMWE Gold V2 Full Modular 1050W1050 W · ATX · 80 Plus Gold
ThermaltakeToughpower PF3 Platinum 1050W1050 W · ATX · 80 Plus PlatinumLeads on Efficiency
In short

Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 Platinum 1050W is at least the equal of the other on every measure that decides this, and ahead on at least one.

SpecificationCooler MasterMWE Gold V2 Full Modular 1050WThermaltakeToughpower PF3 Platinum 1050W
Wattage (W)10501050
Form factorATXATX
Efficiency80 Plus Gold80 Plus Platinumbetter
Current best price$298.99at Amazon.ca · captured 2026-09-12

How these two compare

Efficiency

Cooler Master MWE Gold V2 Full Modular 1050W carries an 80 Plus Gold rating; Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 Platinum 1050W is rated 80 Plus Platinum. The rating is the 80 PLUS certification each vendor prints, measured at defined load points — a higher tier wastes less of the wall power it draws as heat, which shows up as a cooler, quieter supply and a little off the running cost.

Which to buy

Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 Platinum 1050W. It gives up nothing to the other on the measures the site tracks and leads on at least one, so there is no trade to weigh — the sections above show where the margin is.

Common questions about this pair

Which is more efficient, Cooler Master MWE Gold V2 Full Modular 1050W or Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 Platinum 1050W?
Cooler Master MWE Gold V2 Full Modular 1050W carries an 80 Plus Gold rating; Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 Platinum 1050W is rated 80 Plus Platinum. The rating is the 80 PLUS certification each vendor prints, measured at defined load points — a higher tier wastes less of the wall power it draws as heat, which shows up as a cooler, quieter supply and a little off the running cost.
Should you buy Cooler Master MWE Gold V2 Full Modular 1050W or Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 Platinum 1050W?
Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 Platinum 1050W. It gives up nothing to the other on the measures the site tracks and leads on at least one, so there is no trade to weigh — the sections above show where the margin is.
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