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Thermaltake · 1200 W · ATX

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1200W

ATX 3.0 · 80 PLUS Gold · Modular

Capability: 84
Cap / price: 60
Wattage value: 69
Amazon: $140

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Capability83.9

Capability / price60.0

Wattage value68.6

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Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1200W at a glance

The Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1200W is a 1200 W ATX power supply built to the ATX 3.0 generation. Efficiency is listed as 80 PLUS Gold. Cables are modular. It supports fan-stop at low load.

The calculated capability score is 83.9, averaging the available wattage, recorded efficiency percentage, and warranty inputs against fixed references. Listed warranty is 10 years. +12V output is 100 A.

Best fit: Systems whose component power budget calls for a supply rated at 1000 W or more.

Platform and cooling

Dimensions are listed as 150mm(W)x86mm(H)x140mm(D) . Cooling fan size is 120 mm. The unit uses 1 +12V rail at up to 100.00 A per rail. Certifications include 80 PLUS®Gold.

Current value

At $140, price per kilowatt is $116.66. Capability / price is 60.0 and wattage value is 68.6. Compare nearby supplies below; wattage alone does not determine value.

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Full specifications

Wattage, efficiency, platform size, electrical outputs, connectors, cooling, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer: Thermaltake
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1200W
Model: PS-TPD-1200FNFAGU-L
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $140
Amazon availability: Available
Price updated: Aug 30, 2026

Power & efficiency

Wattage: 1200 W
Efficiency: 80 PLUS Gold
Recorded efficiency: 90%
Warranty: 10 years

Value

Amazon price: $140
Price / kW: $116.66
Capability: 83.9
Capability / price: 60.0
Wattage value: 68.6

Platform & size

ATX generation: 3.0
Form factor: ATX
Dimensions: 150mm(W)x86mm(H)x140mm(D)
Modular: Yes
Fanless: No

Electrical

Input voltage: 100-240
+12V output: 100 A
+5V output: 20 A
+3.3V output: 20 A
+12V rails: 1
Max amps / rail: 100.00 A

Cooling & build

Fan size: 120 mm
Fan stop: Yes
Certifications: 80 PLUS®Gold

Additional information

Also listed as: Toughpower GF A3 1200W
Color: Black

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80 Plus Gold Certified & Fully Compatible with Intel ATX 3.0 Standards

PCIe Gen 5.0 Ready

Made to Comply with the Latest Graphics Cards

High Amperage Single +12V Rail & High-Class Technologies

Fully Modular Low-Profile Flat Cables

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