PC parts / Power supplies
MontechPower supply
Century II 1050W
Released April 2025.2Press articlefunkykit.com/news/montech-introduces-century-ii-power-supplyRead 14 October 2026Available from 2025-04-15 per the launch report. KitGuru reviewed the 1050W on 2025-04-23. Last checked 14 October 2026.
- Power
- 1,050W
- Efficiency
- 80 PLUS Gold
- Modular cables
- Fully modular
- ATX version
- ATX 3.1
54 of 66 fields known.
At a glance
PCIe 8-pin connectors
6
Higher than 96% of other power supplies.
Hold-up time
Higher than 85% of other power supplies.
SATA power connectors
12
Higher than 84% of other power supplies.
General
- Model numbers
- Century II 1050W1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: Model Name Century II 1050W. The maker prints no part number.
- GTIN / EAN
- 47105627433711Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: EAN 4710562743371. A UK retailer's store data lists the same barcode for SKU CENTURY II 1050W.
- Announced
- 15 April 20252Press articlefunkykit.com/news/montech-introduces-century-ii-power-supplyRead 14 October 2026Article dated 2025-04-15. It says the line is available on April 15, 2025 at 9 AM Eastern Time.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $109.92Press articlefunkykit.com/news/montech-introduces-century-ii-power-supplyRead 14 October 2026Century II 1050 W: US$ 109.9. The 850 W is US$ 89.9 and the 1200 W is US$ 129.9. US price, no sales tax. KitGuru and Tom's Hardware print about $110.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/montech-century-ii-1050w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: MSRP (excluding VAT) $110. Tom's Hardware also prints $110. The stored value is the maker's launch price from the Funkykit report.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Form factor
- ATX1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: Form Factor ATX (140).3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Type ATX12V. The maker lists form factor ATX (140).
- PCIe CEM version
- PCIe 5.11Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Overview: built to ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 platforms.
- Modular cables
- Fully modular1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 20263Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Cable Design Fully Modular.
- Built by (OEM)
- Shenzhen Xinweiye Technology (XWY)3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM Shenzhen Xinweiye Technology Co., Ltd. Tom's Hardware calls the company XWY.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/montech-century-ii-1050w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Manufacturer (OEM) Shenzhen Xinweiye Technology.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-1050w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Internal Design: the OEM is XWY (Shenzhen Xin Weiye Technology Co.).
Power
- Rated continuous power
- 1,050W1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 20263Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Manufacturer-provided information: Rated Power 1050 W.
- Full power rated up to
- Not available
- 12V rail design
- Single rail3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Power Specifications: one +12V column with 87.5A and 1050W.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/montech-century-ii-1050w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Number of 12V rails 1.
- +12V max current
- 87.5A1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026DC Output table: +12V 87.5A, 1050W.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026
- +12V max power
- 1,050W1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026DC Output table: +12V 87.5A, 1050W.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026
- +3.3V and +5V combined power
- 100W1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026DC Output table prints +3.3V 20A and +5V 20A with one 100W cell and a blank cell. The Cybenetics power table has one merged 100W cell for 3.3V and 5V, so 100W is the combined limit. Tom's Hardware prints 120W, which no other source confirms.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026
- +5V standby current
- 3A1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026DC Output table: +5VSB 3A, 15W.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026
- AC input voltage
- Lowest100Highest240V1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026AC Input 100-240Vac 50-60Hz 15A-10A.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Manufacturer-provided information: 100-240 Vrms, 10-15 A, 50-60 Hz.
- Alternative low power mode (ALPM)
- Yes3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Temperature and Compliance Info: ALPM compatible, checked.
Certifications
- Cybenetics efficiency at 115V
- Cybenetics Platinum3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Report 25PS2812A, certification ID 252812, issued May 13, 2025. The database name is Montech Century II Gold 1050 ATX3. The badge is ETA Platinum at 115V.
- Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
- Cybenetics Platinum3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026ETA Platinum at 230V.
- Cybenetics noise at 115V
- A-3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026LAMBDA A- at 115V.
- Cybenetics noise at 230V
- A-3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026LAMBDA A- at 230V.
Measured
- Average efficiency at 115V (measured)
- 90.064%3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. Tested May 10, 2025, received Apr 29, 2025, ambient 28-32 C. The report lists no sample serial.
- Average efficiency at 230V (measured)
- 92.072%3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 230V.
- Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)
- 73.26%3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Efficiency at 2% load (more than 500 W unit) at 115V.
- Average power factor at 115V (measured)
- 0.993Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. At 230V it is 0.958.
- Average noise at 115V (measured)
- 28.5dB(A)3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V, ambient 28-32 C, Bruel and Kjaer 2270 G4 sound analyzer. The 230V average is 28.09 dBA.
- Noise at full load at 115V (measured)
- 44.6dB(A)3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Typical load tests at 115V, 100% load row: 44.6 dB(A) at 1894 rpm fan speed, ambient about 30 C. At 230V it is 44.5 dB(A) at 1888 rpm.
- Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)
- 0.0534W3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Standby power consumption at 115V with no load on +5VSB: 0.0534 W. At 230V it is 0.0998 W.
- Hold-up time (measured)
- 24.3ms3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Hold-Up Time and PWR_OK Signal: hold-up time 24.3 ms, AC loss to PWR_OK 21.2 ms, PWR_OK inactive to DC loss 3.1 ms, at maximum continuous load. The report names no input voltage.
- 12V ripple at full load (measured)
- 22.04mV3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V ripple at full load at 115V. At 230V it is 23.57 mV.
- 12V load regulation (measured)
- 0.26%3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V load regulation at 115V. At 230V it is 0.24%.
Cables and connectors
- Cables
Connector Connectors Cables Length to first plug (mm) Wire gauge Rated power (W) ATX 24-pin (20+4) 1 1 600 18AWG Not available CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4) 2 2 700 18AWG Not available PCIe 8-pin (6+2) 6 3 600 18AWG Not available 12V-2x6 1 1 600 16AWG 600 SATA power 12 3 500 18AWG Not available 4-pin Molex 4 1 500 18AWG Not available Source1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Cables table: 1 motherboard cable with a 20+4 pin plug, 2 CPU cables with one 4+4 pin plug, 3 PCIe cables with two 6+2 pin plugs, 1 12V-2x6 cable, 3 SATA cables with 4 plugs and 1 Molex cable with 4 plugs. Lengths and gauge come from the Cybenetics report.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 20+4 pin 600 mm 18AWG, 2 x 4+4 pin EPS 700 mm 18AWG, 3 PCIe cables with 6+2 pin plugs, 600 mm then 150 mm, 6 plugs in total, 18AWG, 12+4 pin PCIe 600 mm (600W) 16-26AWG, 3 SATA cables of 500 mm plus 3 x 150 mm spacing with 12 plugs in total, 18AWG, 1 Molex cable 500 mm plus 3 x 150 mm with 4 plugs, 18AWG. The 16-26AWG range of the 12V-2x6 cable includes the thin sideband wires, so the stored gauge is the 16AWG power wire.- CPU (EPS) connectors
- 2
- PCIe 8-pin connectors
- 6
- 16-pin GPU connectors
- 1
- SATA power connectors
- 12
- 4-pin Molex connectors
- 4
- Cable style
- Flat1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Overview: flat cables and a fully modular design.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/montech-century-ii-1050w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cables page: all cables are flat and consist of black gauges. Review published May 31, 2025.
Fan
- Fan size
- 135mm1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: Fan Size 135mm.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan.
- Fan bearing
- Fluid dynamic (FDB)1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: Bearing FDB.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (HA13525H12F-Z).
- Fan mode
- Semi-passive1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Overview: 135mm FDB fan with Smart Zero Fan mode.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation checked (selectable). The 10% load row shows 0 rpm at 115V.
- Fan mode switch
- Yes3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation marked selectable.5Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/montech-century-ii-1050w-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Product photos page: on the front, besides the power switch, a smaller switch enables or disables the fan's semi-passive operation.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-1050w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026External Appearance: the front has a button to toggle the hybrid fan mode.
Protection and parts
- Protections
- Over-current (OCP), Over-voltage (OVP), Under-voltage (UVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), No-load (NLO), Surge and inrush (SIP)1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: OPP / OVP / UVP / SCP / OCP / OTP.3Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812Read 14 October 2026Protection Features (Manufacturer) lists OPP, +12V OCP, OTP, SCP, surge and inrush current protection. Protection tests tick UVP at 90 V and 80 V and NLO, and SIP shows an MOV for surge and an NTC with bypass relay for inrush. The maker lists OVP, which the report does not test.
- All-Japanese capacitors
- Yes1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Overview: 100% Japanese capacitors.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-1050w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026Internal Design: capacitors are a mix of Nippon Chemi-Con, Rubycon and Toshin Kogyo, all Japanese makers.
- MTBF (claimed)
- Not available
Monitoring and lighting
- Software monitoring
- Not available
- Software
- Not available
- Built-in power display
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- Width150Height86Depth140mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.5 in)1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: Dimensions (L*W*H) 140*150*86mm, so depth 140, width 150, height 86. The page also prints Operating Temperature 0-40 C, which is not stored. Tom's Hardware prints its power table as Rated @ 50 C and Hardware Busters prints 0-50 C.
In the box
- In the box
- AC power cable, Mounting screws, Cable ties, Cable straps6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/montech-century-ii-gold-1050w-atx-3-1-power-supply-reviewRead 14 October 2026In the Box: mounting screws, an AC power cable, a few cable ties and several cable straps. The review was published on 3 May 2025.
Links
- Product page
- www.montechpc.com/century-ii-1050w1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- Not available
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 10years1Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050wRead 14 October 2026Specifications tab: Warranty 10 Years. The page is the global maker page and names no market.
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Sources
We read 7 sources for this power supply. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagemontechpc.com/century-ii-1050w
- Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2812
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