NZXT C1500 Platinum
The current NZXT C1500 Platinum price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
NZXT · PSU · ATX 3.x
Retailer photo of NZXT C1500 Platinum. View this offer in Where to buy
Works well for: Gaming PC, High-end GPU, Workstation & 24/7
Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
- Rated output
- 1500 W
- 80 PLUS rating
- 80 PLUS Platinum
- Size
- ATX
- Modularity
- Fully modular
- ATX standard
- ATX 3.1
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt $330 the NZXT C1500 Platinum is priced in line with its $330 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
NZXT C1500 Platinum: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
1 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZXT C1500 Platinum | Newegg | New | $330 | 24 | 2026-11-08 | View offer → |
| NZXT C1500 PlatinumMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#7 of 94 graded Power supplies
- #4 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold 55
- #5 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 53
- #6 ASUSASUS ATX ROG-THOR-1600T3-GAMING 53
- #7 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 50
- #8 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1300W Leadex III Gold 43
- #9 MSIMSI MAG A1250GL PCIE5 42
- #10 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT 1200W 40
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#77 of 95 currently priced Power supplies
- #74 ASUSASUS 1000W TUF Gaming 1000W Gold White Edition 26
- #75 ASUSASUS 750W ROG LOKI Platinum 26
- #76 ASUSASUS ROG LOKI SFX-L 1200W Titanium 25
- #77 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 24
- #78 Super FlowerSuper Flower Leadex VII Gold 1000W SF-1000F14XG 23
- #79 HPEHPE P03178-B21 1000W 23
- #80 GigabyteGigabyte 850W GP-P850GM 23
Performance Gaming PC
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#7 of 94 graded Power supplies
- #4 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold 55
- #5 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 53
- #6 ASUSASUS ATX ROG-THOR-1600T3-GAMING 53
- #7 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 50
- #8 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1300W Leadex III Gold 43
- #9 MSIMSI MAG A1250GL PCIE5 42
- #10 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT 1200W 40
Value Gaming PC
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#76 of 95 currently priced Power supplies
- #73 CorsairCorsair HX1200i 26
- #74 ASUSASUS 1000W TUF Gaming 1000W Gold White Edition 26
- #75 ASUSASUS ROG LOKI SFX-L 1200W Titanium 24
- #76 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 23
- #77 ASUSASUS 750W ROG LOKI Platinum 23
- #78 Super FlowerSuper Flower Leadex VII Gold 1000W SF-1000F14XG 22
- #79 GigabyteGigabyte 850W GP-P850GM 21
Performance High-end GPU
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#7 of 94 graded Power supplies
- #4 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold 55
- #5 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 53
- #6 ASUSASUS ATX ROG-THOR-1600T3-GAMING 53
- #7 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 50
- #8 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1300W Leadex III Gold 43
- #9 MSIMSI MAG A1250GL PCIE5 42
- #10 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT 1200W 40
Value High-end GPU
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#59 of 95 currently priced Power supplies
- #56 ThermaltakeThermaltake Smart 500W 62
- #57 CorsairCorsair HX1200i 61
- #58 Super FlowerSuper Flower 850W Leadex III Gold ATX 3.1 ) 61
- #59 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 60
- #60 ASUSASUS TUF Gaming 1000W Gold 60
- #61 GigabyteGigabyte 1000W GP-UD1000GM PG5 ICE 60
- #62 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GX2 600W 60
Performance Small form factor
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#7 of 92 graded Power supplies
- #4 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold 55
- #5 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 53
- #6 ASUSASUS ATX ROG-THOR-1600T3-GAMING 53
- #7 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 50
- #8 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1300W Leadex III Gold 43
- #9 MSIMSI MAG A1250GL PCIE5 42
- #10 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT 1200W 40
Value Small form factor
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#85 of 95 currently priced Power supplies
- #82 CorsairCorsair HX1200i 20
- #83 GigabyteGigabyte 750W GP-UD750GM PG5 18
- #84 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold 18
- #85 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 18
- #86 ASUSASUS 850W ROG LOKI Platinum 17
- #87 ASUSASUS 1200W TUF Gaming 1200W Gold 15
- #88 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 15
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#7 of 88 graded Power supplies
- #4 be quiet!be quiet! Dark Power 14 850W 100
- #5 CorsairCorsair WS3000 83
- #6 HPEHPE P38997-B21 1600W 83
- #7 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 83
- #8 MSIMSI MAG A1200PLS PCIE5 83
- #9 Super FlowerSuper Flower 1200W Leadex VII Platinum PRO Black 83
- #10 CorsairCorsair HX1200i 83
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#63 of 95 currently priced Power supplies
- #60 ThermaltakeThermaltake Toughpower GT Snow 1200W 69
- #61 CorsairCorsair HX1200i 69
- #62 NZXTNZXT C1000 Gold Core 68
- #63 NZXTNZXT C1500 Platinum 67
- #64 CorsairCorsair CX650 66
- #65 Super FlowerSuper Flower 750W Leadex III Gold 66
- #66 CorsairCorsair CX750 65
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value24 | Higher capability Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold 22 +10% capability · -9% price | — |
| Gaming PCScenario capability | GradeS Value23 | Higher capability Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold A 21 +10% capability · -9% price | — |
| High-end GPUScenario capability | GradeS Value60 | Higher capability Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold C 52 +10% capability · -9% price | — |
| Small form factorScenario capability | GradeF Value18 | Higher capability Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold F 18 +10% capability · -9% price | — |
| Workstation & 24/7Scenario capability | GradeA Value67 | Higher capability HPE P03178-B21 1000W B 54 +20% capability · -44% price | Higher Value with current priorities be quiet! POWER ZONE 2 850W A 86 +0% capability · -55% price |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
Compare these grades with the full tier list
Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming PC is your main prioritygraded S for Gaming PC on the same rubric as the tier list
- Nothing in this budget scores better with Balanced prioritiesno graded product within the 10% budget envelope around $330 reaches a higher Relative Value with Balanced priorities
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value with Balanced priorities — the calculation only gets there near $99, against a cheapest tracked $330
- Not the pick if Small form factor is your main useit grades only F there
Works well if
- Gaming PC is your main prioritygraded S for Gaming PC on the same rubric as the tier list
- Nothing in this budget scores better for Gaming PCno graded product within the 10% budget envelope around $330 reaches a higher Relative Value for Gaming PC
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming PC specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Gaming PC — the calculation only gets there near $96, against a cheapest tracked $330
- Not the pick if Small form factor is your main useit grades only F there
- You need more Rated output than 1500 Wthis product is fixed at 1500 W; Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold offers 1650 W inside the same budget
Works well if
- High-end GPU is your main prioritygraded S for High-end GPU on the same rubric as the tier list
- Nothing in this budget scores better for High-end GPUno graded product within the 10% budget envelope around $330 reaches a higher Relative Value for High-end GPU
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for High-end GPU specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for High-end GPU — the calculation only gets there near $186, against a cheapest tracked $330
- Not the pick if Small form factor is your main useit grades only F there
- You need more Rated output than 1500 Wthis product is fixed at 1500 W; Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold offers 1650 W inside the same budget
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Small form factor is not actually your main job — Gaming PC isit grades F for Small form factor, but S for Gaming PC
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Small form factor is your main useit grades F there; Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1650W Gold grades F at $300
- You want strong value for Small form factor specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Small form factor per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- You are buying for Small form factor and want no asterisksthe rubric caps this grade: atx unit: it does not fit an sfx case
Works well if
- Workstation is your main prioritygraded A for Workstation on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$230$230 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Workstation, in the 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $100 above the strong-value threshold (~$230)cheapest tracked $330 against a $230 calculated threshold for Workstation
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelbe quiet! POWER ZONE 2 850W holds Relative Value 86 against its 67 for Workstation, at $150
- Not the pick if Small form factor is your main useit grades only F there
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the NZXT C1500 Platinum
Chosen for Balanced
Chosen for Gaming PC
Chosen for High-end GPU
Chosen for Small form factor
Chosen for Workstation
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Power / Interface
- Rated output
- 1500 W
- +12 V output
- 1500 W
- 80 PLUS rating
- 80 PLUS Platinum
- ATX standard
- ATX 3.1
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Warranty
- Warranty
- 10 years
- Manufacturer part number
- PA-5P1BB-US
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09
What to check in your build
A case that takes ATX power supplies
The size is set by the case: ATX cases take ATX units, small cases take SFX (some also SFX-L).
180 mm of power-supply bay, plus room for the cables
Case makers list the longest power supply the bay takes; modular cables need extra space behind the unit.
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
NZXT C1500 Platinum offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #7 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 1500. The main limitation appears when Small form factor becomes the priority, where it grades F.
NZXT C1500 Platinum offers S-grade capability for Gaming PC. It ranks #7 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 1500. The main limitation appears when Small form factor becomes the priority, where it grades F.
NZXT C1500 Platinum offers S-grade capability for High-end GPU. It ranks #7 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 1500. The main limitation appears when Small form factor becomes the priority, where it grades F.
NZXT C1500 Platinum offers F-grade capability for Small form factor. It ranks #7 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 1500. The F grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
NZXT C1500 Platinum offers A-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #7 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is rated output 1500. be quiet! POWER ZONE 2 850W currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 · formula psu-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.