Box & Bundle
The box’s design is not fancy, but I find it suitable for an expensive PSU. What matters the most of course, is that it provides good protection and has the Cybenetics badges on its face!
Product Photos
The PSU has large dimensions and 180mm depth, which won’t create any problems for the chassis that it is destined for. Having such a powerful PSU means that you will use it with power-hungry hardware, which will also require large cooling solutions. At its front side, the heavy-duty C20 receptacle is installed in a weird position at the top and middle section of the exhaust grille. Right next to it is a heavy-duty switch, and below this switch, there is another one to turn on/off the fan’s passive operation. The fan grille has a unique design. The overall exterior quality is high.
Around the back, the modular panel has 20x sockets, including a pair of 12V-2×6 native ones. Right next to the 12V-2×6 sockets are two smaller ones, providing two extra sense pins. On this side, there is also a switch labeled “5V Boost”. This switch increases the voltage level of the 5V rail to help it cope with increased loads.
Cables
| Modular Cables | ||||
| Description | Cable Count | Connector Count (Total) | Gauge | In Cable Capacitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX connector 20+4 pin (600mm) | 1 | 1 | 16-22AWG | No |
| 4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) | 2 | 2 | 16AWG | No |
| 6+2 pin PCIe (675mm+80mm) | 2 | 4 | 16-18AWG | No |
| 6+2 pin PCIe (675mm) | 4 | 4 | 16-18AWG | No |
| 12+4 pin PCIe (700mm) (600W) | 2 | 2 | 16-24AWG | No |
| SATA (455mm+105mm+105mm) | 4 | 12 | 18AWG | No |
| 4-pin Molex (455mm+105mm+105mm) | 2 | 6 | 18AWG | No |
The number of provided cables is vast, including a pair of 12V-2×6 cables that can deliver up to 600W each. There are also two EPS and eight PCIe connectors. Moreover, the number of peripheral connectors is vast. The only problem is the short distance between them, at only 105mm.
Wouldn’t have expected AsRock to enter that space but it’s always a welcome surprise to see new competition. Are there any plans to also test their SL-G and PG-G units?