GoKawiilThe Revolution III S 1000W is a technically strong unit. Power quality is adequate, efficiency clears Platinum with ease, and the capacitors are top-tier. The relatively unfamiliar brand names of several active parts raise eyebrows but the 13-year warranty signals genuine confidence in the design. The 120mm fan, while quiet at moderate loads, struggles to keep up when the unit is pushed hard in a warm environment.
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Enermax has been in the PSU market long enough that its name alone carries weight, and the Revolution III S represents the company's current answer to the 1000W mainstream-premium segment. It is not the flagship — that distinction belongs to the Platimax II. Enermax has positioned the Revolution III S to compete in the middle segment of the market without meaningfully compromising electrical quality, but how does it rank against today's best power supplies?
The platform is RSY's work, the same Shenzhen-based OEM behind several other well-regarded units, and the design choices reflect a manufacturer thinking carefully about efficiency and reliability rather than simply hitting a spec sheet target. This is also not a Platimax II with the wattage dialed back. The two units differ meaningfully: a different fan, no dust-free reversal mode, different platform altogether. Whether those differences matter to a given buyer is worth examining.
Specifications and Design
Swipe to scroll horizontally Enermax Revolution III S 1000W Power specifications ( Rated @ 40 °C ) RAIL +3.3V +5V +12V +5Vsb -12V MAX OUTPUT 20A 20A 83.3A 3A 0.4A Row 2 - Cell 0 100W 100W 999.6W 15W 4.8W TOTAL 1000W Row 3 - Cell 2 Row 3 - Cell 3 Row 3 - Cell 4 Row 3 - Cell 5 AC INPUT 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz Row 4 - Cell 2 Row 4 - Cell 3 Row 4 - Cell 4 Row 4 - Cell 5 MSRP $180 Row 5 - Cell 2 Row 5 - Cell 3 Row 5 - Cell 4 Row 5 - Cell 5
In the Box
The Revolution III S ships in a no-nonsense cardboard box, printed mostly in neutral tones with the red Enermax logo providing the only real visual punch. It is a consciously restrained presentation, meant to promote an environmentally-friendly face. The unit inside is wrapped in a protective pouch and foam inserts.
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The bundle is absolutely minimal. Only mounting screws, an AC power cable, and a few basic cable ties are included. There is also a printed user’s manual. No cable combs are provided, which is a missed opportunity given that the scaled, per-wire shielded cables would visually benefit from such hardware.
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