Product Name: GLE 1000W
Manufacturer: COUGAR
MSRP: US$169 / €169.90 / £149
COUGAR, a renowned gaming hardware brand known for its PC cases, peripherals, and power supplies, has sent us its latest ATX 3.1 PSU—the GLE 1000W. Featuring native 12V-2x6 connectors and multiple PCIe outputs, the GLE 1000W is built to handle modern GPUs and demanding multi-GPU configurations with ease. The COUGAR GLE Series features 80PLUS Gold and Cybenetics Platinum certifications, one of the higher-end Gold-rated ATX 3.1 offerings from COUGAR's power supply lineup today.
COUGAR GLE 1000/1200
The COUGAR GLE 1000 features a fully modular cable design and native 12V-2x6 power connectors for the latest NVIDIA RTX graphics cards. The COUGAR GLE series boasts high-quality 80 PLUS Gold certification, achieving up to 91% conversion efficiency. Utilizing a native PCIe 12V-2X6 connector design, this power supply delivers power to next-gen graphics cards through a single 12+4-pin cable, bringing them into compliance with Intel’s ATX 3.1 standard. With flawless power delivery in 40°C environments, it saves energy, reduces electricity costs, and provides stable power to all components.
COUGAR’s ATX 3.1 PSU Lineup
Like many PSU makers this year, COUGAR has refreshed its lineup with ATX 3.1–certified models. At the top sits the POLAR X2 Series, a refined version of the original POLAR lineup, now featuring 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency.
For the Gold-rated ATX 3.1 range, COUGAR introduced several new series including the GR, GLE, GEX (2024), GES, and GST. The GR and GLE Series debuted last year, with broader availability rolling out this year. While both share 80 PLUS Gold certification, the GLE Series stands above the GR with more connectors and additional Cybenetics certifications. Interestingly, the GLE uses a 135mm FDB fan, slightly smaller than the 140mm fan in the GR. The GLE Series is currently available in select regions across Asia, Eastern Europe, and Australia, with a U.S. and U.K. release expected soon. COUGAR also has Bronze-rated ATX 3.1 PSUs with the ATLAS Series – added to their lineup late last year.
Moving forward, we are given the opportunity to review the GLE 1000W before it hits the United States and United Kingdom. This aims to help builders and users that plan to upgrade their PSU or build a new PC soon.
