Fractal Design Newton R3 800 W Power Supply Review

Main Specifications

The main specifications for the Fractal Design Newton R3 800 W power supply include:

• Standards: ATX12V 2.31 and EPS12V 2.92
• Nominal labeled power: 800 W at 50° C
• Measured maximum power: 976.4 W at 44.4° C
• Labeled efficiency: 80 Plus Platinum certification
• Measured efficiency: Between 87.4% and 91.5%, at 115 V (nominal, see complete results for actual voltage)
• Active PFC: Yes
• Modular Cabling System: Yes, partial
• Motherboard Power Connectors: One 20/24-pin connector and two ATX12V connectors that together form an EPS12V connector, permanently attached to the power supply, and one EPS12V connector on the modular cabling system
• Video Card Power Connectors: Six six/eight-pin connectors on three cables, two permanently attached to the power supply and one on a cable on the modular cabling system
• SATA Power Connectors: Nine on three cables, modular cabling system
• Peripheral Power Connectors: Four on two cables, modular cabling system
• Floppy Disk Drive Power Connectors: One
• Protections (as listed by the manufacturer): NA
• Are the above protections really available? The power supply has over voltage (OVP), under voltage (UVP), and short-circuit (SCP) protections.
• Warranty: Five years
• More Information: https://www.fractal-design.com
• MSRP in the U.S.: USD 190.00