Box & Bundle
All Rebel P20 samples arrived in a plain white box and not the standard retail package, so here is a photo of one of my cats instead of the box, Tom, while relaxing in our YT studio’s space. It is hot here in Cyprus, so our cats are sleeping all day (and night) long.
Product Photos
The PSU’s dimensions are compact, affecting internal airflow because the PCB’s parts are closer. Still, the fan speed profile is relaxed, keeping the noise output low. Moreover, the fan grille is not restricted, boosting the fan’s airflow.
The modular panel around the back hosts ten sockets, including a native 12V-2×6.
Cables
| Modular Cables | ||||
| Description | Cable Count | Connector Count (Total) | Gauge | In Cable Capacitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATX connector 20+4 pin (600mm) | 1 | 1 | 18AWG | No |
| 4+4 pin EPS12V (700mm) | 2 | 2 | 18AWG | No |
| 6+2 pin PCIe (550mm+150mm) | 2 | 4 | 18AWG | No |
| 12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (600W) | 1 | 1 | 16-26AWG | No |
| SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm) | 1 | 3 | 18AWG | No |
| SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) | 2 | 8 | 18AWG | No |
| 4-pin Molex Adapter (+150mm) | 1 | 1 | 18AWG | No |
| AC Power Cord (1380mm) – C13 coupler | 1 | 1 | 18AWG | – |
The ATX cable is long enough, at 600m. The EPS cables are also long, at 700mm, and all PCIe cables are shorter, at 550mm. The number of SATA connectors is adequate, but I cannot say the same for the 4-pin Molex connectors since only one is provided, and this is through an adaptor. Modern systems don’t widely use this connector (4-pin Molex), but Sharkoon should still provide at least two.
All cables are flat and painted black to be stealthy.
Ripple suppression is IMHO even remarkable, not only good. I compare to the SilverStone DA750R Gold review on Tomshardware, which is a very similar PSU, probably build on the identical Andyson platform (P32).
Just compare the part analysis of the Silverstone and the Sharkoon, the inner build is very similar with some light benefits for the P20 (like the better fan):
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CWhpy3Gr4RFLT4ycbF7Xi7-970-80.jpg
Heatsinks and layout are identical. Ignore what the review says (“Internally, the DA750R utilizes a platform from HKC and incorporates Ltec, Teapo and Polycap capacitors”) – this is not true if you check the pictures and they admit the error in the comments.
Coming back to ripple supression, the Tomshardware-Review of the DA750R by quote: “Ripple suppression is outstanding for a unit of this class, with maximum ripple levels of 28 mV on the 12V rail, 18 mV on the 5V rail, and 18 mV on the 3.3V rail, well within the industry standard limits for this tier.” If this is truly outstanding, then the PA20 750w should be even better, as it has even lower mVs. Whats better than outstanding? Certainly not the word “good”.
Anyone knows the OEM of the P10-series?