SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO: Power supply units are not usually the most exciting part of a PC build, which is why they are often overshadowed by other components. Thermaltake is looking to change that with its new Dockpower PSU series, which reimagines the humble power supply through a unique modular design that allows users to upgrade their PSU without having to redo their cable management.
Taiwanese PC hardware and peripherals manufacturer Thermaltake showcased its Dockpower PSUs at Computex 2026 in Taiwan this week, describing them as the "next generation of PSU architecture."
At first glance, the units look like standard power supplies. In reality, however, they consist of two separate modules secured by a single screw as part of a modular design intended to simplify future upgrades.
The main unit supplies power to the PC, while the secondary unit – which Thermaltake calls the dock module – houses the cable connectors. The dock module is attached to the main unit with a D-ring screw, allowing users to remove it easily when upgrading to a higher-wattage PSU to support a more powerful CPU or GPU.
The two sections are connected through what Thermaltake says are server-grade, 30μ gold-plated contacts. This design allows users to upgrade their power supply by replacing only the main unit, eliminating the need to rewire the entire PC. To perform an upgrade, users simply detach the two sections, remove the existing PSU, install the new unit, reconnect it to the dock module, and secure the assembly in place.
