The Phanteks Revolt 1000W is a 1000W fully modular, ATX 3.0 power supply with an additional hybrid fan mode. As of the publication date, it is available for $199.99 USD MSRP from the Phanteks online store.
Phanteks Revolt is aptly named as this power supply is ‘revolting’ against cables. This power supply does not include any cables by default. Instead, cable kits are available for separate purchase, or you can opt for custom cables from CableMod. This design is marketed as a benefit, allowing you to tailor the cable length and style to your preferences, though it does require an additional purchase from CableMod. Phanteks does also include the option to purchase cable kits from them with a Starter Kit for $79.99 USD, or a Complete Set for $179.99 USD. For the price of the power supply plus any additional cables, this is rather expensive.
Cables aside (or lack thereof) this power supply performed well in voltage regulation tests on the 12V rail, and was quite resilient to brownouts, and we are recommending it for such.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE GOOD
- Resilient
The Revolt 1000W is fairly resilient to brownouts, making it a reliable choice.
THE BAD
- Price
The power supply itself is priced at $199.99 USD. Phanteks offers cable kits starting at $79.99, and they also promote their partnership with CableMod for custom cable options, which come at a higher cost.
- 115V Efficiency
Its efficiency is average for a Platinum-rated power supply at points measured below 40% load, but then falls into the low-Platinum or high-Gold range for the rest of the load range at 115V.
THE REST
- Overall
We recommend this PSU for its good brownout and voltage regulation performance. However, similarly priced options include cables in the box. If custom cables are your priority, cost likely isn't your main concern.
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The Phanteks Revolt 1000W is an ATX form factor power supply that comes with minimal accessories. While no cables are included, they do include zip ties and velcro cable ties for the eventual cables.
Phanteks has codeveloped this power supply with Seasonic for performance standards and reliability, basing its platform on the Seasonic Vertex series.
This unit is equipped with a 135 mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan. The power ratings and specifications align with expectations for this price range. Phanteks does not specify an Operating Temperature range and we cannot verify this through testing.
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Front of the box.
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Power input side of the PSU.
Top of the PSU displaying the fan.
Bottom of the PSU displaying the specifications.
| +12 V | +5 V | +3.3 V | +5 Vsb | -12 V | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT | 83 A | 25 A | 25 A | 3 A | 0.3 A |
| WATTAGE | 996 W | 125 W | 15 W | 3.6 W | |
| 1000 W | |||||
Please note that the above ratings are manufacturer advertised specifications.
The Revolt 1000W offers two fan modes: Regular Fan Mode and a Hybrid Fan Mode. Users can switch between these modes via a physical switch located on the rear of the power supply.
This unit comes with all the standard protections expected from a power supply of its class and is backed by a 12-year warranty. Phanteks advertises two additional protections - “No-Load Protection” and “Reset Protection” - though both are typically assumed present and not usually advertised.
- Fan Always Operating Mode: The fan is always spinning.
- Hybrid Mode: 0 RPM Mode under 30% load.
In performance testing, the Revolt 1000W demonstrated good load regulation across most output rails. The 5V and 3.3V rails had notable voltage drops over the load range, but they did not deviate much from the nominal voltage. The 12V rail maintained steady performance, showing a voltage drop of only 0.121 V across the entire 1000 W load range, meeting ATX specifications.
The ripple noise was a little on the high end but relatively average, and staying within specifications for the full range across all rails. We measured a peak-to-peak ripple of 35 mV on the 12V rail, and 26 mV and 33 mV on the 5V and 3.3V rails, respectively.
The unit handled most power excursion tests, failing only the 100ms excursion at 40°C ambient and 115V input. While this is a strange failure due to the good performance with all other excursion test points, this is unlikely to impact users.
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The Revolt 1000W is 80PLUS Platinum certified and achieves 92% efficiency at 50% of its maximum rated load. This is slightly lower than the average power supply in this class. It measured average efficiency for a Platinum power supply up to 40% load, but then dropped below average. It stayed in the Gold range, but did not measure as strong as Platinum.
However, it did well in brownout tests, as it sustained dropouts for up to 17 ms for both 115V and 230V inputs. The OPP engaged at a maximum of 140% of rated load, with the 12V rail alone capable of 116A , or 139% of its rating. This is equivalent to similarly rated power supplies offering good protection against component faults.