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NZXT C1200 Gold ATX 3.1

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C1200 Gold ATX 3.1

Released June 2024.3Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/nzxt-c1200-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review published July 8, 2024 for the ATX v3.1 unit. Cybenetics tested it on May 17, 2024. NZXT showed the C Series Gold ATX 3.1 units at Computex in June 2024. KitGuru's September 17, 2024 review says the white units were not yet available. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Power
1,200W
Efficiency
80 PLUS Gold
Modular cables
Fully modular
ATX version
ATX 3.1

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General

Series
C Series1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026The page is in the Power Supplies group of the NZXT store, headed C1200 Gold ATX 3.1. It also lists 850 W and 1000 W options. The earlier C1200 Gold (PA-2G1BB, ATX 3.0) is a different product.
Model numbers
PA-2G2BB-US, PA-2G2BW-US, PA-2G2BB-UK, PA-2G2BW-UK, PA-2G2BB-EU, PA-2G2BW-EU, PA-2G2BB-JP, PA-2G2BW-JP, PA-2G2BB-AU, PA-2G2BW-AU1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Model Number row lists PA-2G2BB (black) and PA-2G2BW (white) with the suffixes CN, UK, US, EU, JP and AU. The CN models are left out, since the page gives them a 200-240 Vac input (China and South Korea) and the AC input is not a variant field.
GTIN / EAN
810074844697, 810074846325, 810074844680, 810074846318, 810074844703, 810074846332, 810074844710, 810074846349, 810074844727, 8100748463561Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026UPC row lists one UPC per model. NZXT also lists an EAN per model, which is not stored.
Announced
June 20245Press articlekitguru.net/components/joao-silva/computex-2024-nzxt-unveils-new-h7-flow-c-series-atx-3-1-psus-and-f-series-fansRead 14 October 2026Article dated June 5, 2024 on the Computex announcement of the C-Series Gold and Platinum ATX 3.1 PSUs. Cgmagonline's Computex article is dated June 4, 2024.
Status
Available1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026The page sells the product at $199.99 for black and $204.99 for white.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
From $199.991Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 20264Reviewkitguru.net/components/power-supplies/zardon/nzxt-c1200-atx-3-1-psu-white-reviewRead 14 October 20265Press articlekitguru.net/components/joao-silva/computex-2024-nzxt-unveils-new-h7-flow-c-series-atx-3-1-psus-and-f-series-fansRead 14 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black, White1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Color options Black and White.
Form factor
ATX1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Form Factor ATX, 150 x 86 x 160 mm.
ATX version
ATX 3.11Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: ATX Version 3.1, compliance standard ATX12V v3.1 / EPS12V v2.92. The page does not name a PCIe CEM version. The value comes from the Computex launch coverage.
PCIe CEM version
PCIe 5.15Press articlekitguru.net/components/joao-silva/computex-2024-nzxt-unveils-new-h7-flow-c-series-atx-3-1-psus-and-f-series-fansRead 14 October 2026Describes the C-Series ATX 3.1 PSUs as PCIe 5.1-compliant. The NZXT page does not say it and Cgmagonline's Computex article only says next-gen GPU ready.
Modular cables
Fully modular1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Modular Fully modular.
Built by (OEM)
Channel Well Technology (CWT)2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM Channel Well Technology. Parts description: Manufacturer (OEM) CWT, platform CXT.3Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/nzxt-c1200-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Part analysis: OEM CWT, platform CXT.

Power

Rated continuous power
1,200W1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Wattage 1200 W.
Full power rated up to
Not available
12V rail design
Single rail3Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/nzxt-c1200-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: one 12V rail rated at 1200W (100A).
+12V max current
100A1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026DC Output Rating: +12V 100 A (1200 W).
+12V max power
1,200W1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026DC Output Rating: +12V 100 A (1200 W).
+3.3V and +5V combined power
120W1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026DC Output Rating: +3.3 V and +5 V 22 A (120 W).
+5V standby current
3A1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026DC Output Rating: 5VSB 3 A (15 W).
AC input voltage
Lowest100Highest240V1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026AC Input Rating: 100-240 Vac, 14 A, 50-60 Hz. The 200-240 Vac, 7 A rating for China and South Korea is not stored.
Alternative low power mode (ALPM)
Yes2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Temperature and Compliance Info: ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible, checked.

Certifications

80 PLUS rating
80 PLUS Gold1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: 80 PLUS Rating Gold, 85% at 10% load, 90.1% at 20%, 91.6% at 50% and 88.7% at 100% load at 115 V. The 80 PLUS list agrees.6Certification listclearesult.com/80plus/sites/80plus/files/manufacturer-certificate/NZXT_PS-2304_1200W_SOCE%207326_Report.pdfRead 14 October 202680 PLUS ID 7326, model PS-2304, 1200W, test date 2024-03-12: Gold at 115V, typical efficiency 91.59% at 50% load, rated input 100-240V 14A. This matches NZXT's 91.6% at 50% load. The list prints no serial number or model name, so the match is by the efficiency figures and input rating.
Cybenetics efficiency at 115V
Cybenetics Gold1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Cybenetics Efficiency Gold, with no input voltage. The Cybenetics report shows Gold at both voltages.2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Report 24PS2447A, certification ID 252447, issued May 20, 2024. ETA Gold at 115V. The model name is C1200 Gold, which is also the name of the earlier ATX 3.0 unit. The report matches the ATX 3.1 unit by its ATX v3.1 power excursion pass, its 14 A rating and its 22 A +3.3V and +5V rails.
Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
Cybenetics Gold1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Cybenetics Efficiency Gold, with no input voltage. The Cybenetics report shows Gold at both voltages.2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026ETA Gold at 230V.
Cybenetics noise at 115V
A-1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Cybenetics Noise A-, with no input voltage. The Cybenetics report shows A- at both voltages.2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026LAMBDA A- at 115V.
Cybenetics noise at 230V
A-1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Cybenetics Noise A-, with no input voltage. The Cybenetics report shows A- at both voltages.2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026LAMBDA A- at 230V.

Measured

Average efficiency at 115V (measured)
88.108%2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. Tested May 17, 2024 on sample serial 52241Z04700003, received May 7, 2024. Ambient 28-32 C. Semi-passive mode was selectable and not noted as off.
Average efficiency at 230V (measured)
90.52%2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 230V.
Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)
74.614%2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Efficiency at 2% load (more than 500 W unit) at 115V.
Average power factor at 115V (measured)
0.9832Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V.
Average noise at 115V (measured)
26.58dB(A)2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 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 26.16 dBA.
Noise at full load at 115V (measured)
41.2dB(A)2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Typical load tests at 115V, 100% load row: 41.2 dB(A) at 1511 rpm fan speed, ambient about 30 C. At 230V it is 40.7 dB(A) at 1486 rpm.
Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)
0.0173W2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Standby power consumption at 115V with no load on +5VSB.
Hold-up time (measured)
29.5ms2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Hold-Up Time and PWR_OK Signal: hold-up time 29.5 ms, AC loss to PWR_OK 26.0 ms, PWR_OK inactive to DC loss 3.5 ms, at maximum continuous load. The report names no input voltage.
12V ripple at full load (measured)
18.92mV2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited measurement. 12V ripple at full load at 115V. At 230V it is 20.48 mV.
12V load regulation (measured)
0.87%2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Non-accredited measurement. 12V load regulation at 115V. At 230V it is 0.86%.

Cables and connectors

Cables
ConnectorConnectorsCablesLength to first plug (mm)Wire gaugeRated power (W)
ATX 24-pin (20+4)1160016-20AWGNot available
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)2270016AWGNot available
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)3365016-18AWGNot available
12V-2x611650Not available600
SATA power12350018AWGNot available
4-pin Molex4150018AWGNot available
Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Cable Length and Connector Quantity: 24-pin ATX 600 mm (1), 4+4-pin CPU 700 mm (1), 8-pin CPU 700 mm (1), 6+2-pin PCIe 650 mm (3), 16-pin (12+4) 12V-2x6 PCIe 650 mm (1), SATA 500 + 150 mm (12), peripherals 500 + 150 mm (4). The Inside the Box list gives 3 SATA cables and 1 peripherals cable, and the maker diagram shows 4 plugs on each. Cybenetics lists the 12V-2x6 cable at 645 mm and 150 mm less 5 mm spacing for SATA, which are not stored. The overview says the 12V-2x6 connector pumps up to 600 watts. The panel has five CPU and PCI-E sockets and one 12V-2x6 socket, so all cables can be used at once (maker product photo).2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 16-20AWG, 4+4 pin EPS 16AWG, 8 pin EPS 16AWG, 6+2 pin PCIe 16-18AWG, 12+4 pin PCIe (600W) 16-24AWG, SATA 18AWG, Molex 18AWG, no in-cable capacitors. The 16-24AWG range for the 12V-2x6 cable includes the thin sideband wires, so no gauge is stored for it.
CPU (EPS) connectors
2
PCIe 8-pin connectors
3
16-pin GPU connectors
1
SATA power connectors
12
4-pin Molex connectors
4
Cable style
Mixed1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026The maker's cable graphic in the Fully Modular feature shows the 24-pin, both CPU and the PCIe 6+2-pin cables with a mesh sleeve and the SATA and peripheral cables as plain flat wire. It is a drawing and not a photo, and the page text does not name the cable style.

Fan

Fan size
135mm1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Fan Specs: Size 135 mm, PWM, 2,300 +/- 10% RPM.2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Cooling: 135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (HA13525H12SF-Z), 12V, 0.5A.
Fan bearing
Fluid dynamic (FDB)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Fan Specs: Bearing Fluid dynamic bearing.2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Cooling: Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan.
Fan mode
Semi-passive1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Zero RPM Fan Mode Yes. The fan stays stopped until the load reaches 50%.2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Semi-Passive Operation checked and selectable.
Fan mode switch
Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026FAQ: A button on the power supply turns the mode off if you want the fan spinning all the time. The product photo shows a Zero Fan ON/OFF switch at the AC inlet.3Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/nzxt-c1200-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026External appearance: two switches on the front, one for main power and one for toggling the fan's passive operation at light loads.

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), Fan failure (FFP)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Protections: OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP and OCP. The Cybenetics protection tests also show NLO and surge and inrush protection working. The Cybenetics manufacturer block also lists fan failure protection.2Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2447Read 14 October 2026Protection Features section: OCP, OPP, OTP and SCP on all rails, NLO checked, fan failure protection, surge protection by MOV and inrush protection by NTC thermistor and bypass relay. The report lists no OVP or UVP test.
All-Japanese capacitors
Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Overview: 100% premium Japanese capacitors.3Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/nzxt-c1200-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Part analysis lists Nippon Chemi-Con and Rubycon electrolytic capacitors on both sides and 31 FPCAP polymer capacitors. NZXT's own statement of 100% Japanese capacitors is the basis for the value.
MTBF (claimed)
100,000h1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Operation: MTBF 100,000 hours. The test temperature is not stated. Temperature 0-50 C is the operating range and is not stored as a full power rating.

Monitoring and lighting

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Not available
Software
Not available
Built-in power display
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width150Height86Depth160mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 6.3 in)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: width 150 mm, height 86 mm, depth 160 mm.
Weight
1.86kg(4.1 lb)3Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/nzxt-c1200-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 1.86 kg (4.1 lb). The review does not say whether cables are included. NZXT states no weight.

In the box

In the box
C1200 Gold ATX 3.1, AC Power Cord, Installation Accessories1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Inside the Box: C1200 Gold ATX 3.1, 24-pin ATX, 4+4-pin CPU, 8-pin CPU, 3x 6+2-pin PCIe, 16-pin (12+4) 12V-2x6, 3x SATA and a peripherals cable, AC Power Cord, Installation Accessories. The AC cord differs per region.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
10years1Maker product pagenzxt.com/product/c1200-gold-atxRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs: Warranty 10 years. The page is the US store.

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Variants

Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.

Model numberGTINLaunch price (US)MarketsColours
PA-2G2BB-US810074844697$199.99USBlack
PA-2G2BW-US810074846325$204.99USWhite
PA-2G2BB-UK810074844680Not availableGBBlack
PA-2G2BW-UK810074846318Not availableGBWhite
PA-2G2BB-EU810074844703Not availableEUBlack
PA-2G2BW-EU810074846332Not availableEUWhite
PA-2G2BB-JP810074844710Not availableJPBlack
PA-2G2BW-JP810074846349Not availableJPWhite
PA-2G2BB-AU810074844727Not availableAUBlack
PA-2G2BW-AU810074846356Not availableAUWhite

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