Features and Specifications
We’re going with box photos today, for the simple fact that it’s easier.
All sorts of features here. By DXXI I’m assuming they mean DX11, though GPUs have been requiring 8P(or 6+2P) power connectors rather before that. Zero load operation is important, as I run a zero load test. Fully modular makes me happy. The 10P and 12P power connectors are something that Enermax has been saying they’re ready for for quite a while. I just saw a second manufacturer claim it though, so maybe those connectors will shock PSU reviewers everywhere and actually start existing. I also like the protections list, it’s complete. No clue what SIP is.
Six 12 V rails is excellent, 30 amps is a good rating as well. Peak power is for up to a minute, Enermax thoughtfully gives a time rating on that. Don’t operate in that area if you can help it, though. The 5 V and 3.3 V rails seem a bit light to me, but not so much that there will be issues with anything even resembling modern hardware.
Four PCIe cables, each with two 6+2P connectors. Nice! One CPU power cable with 8P and 4P connectors, plus another 8P that is part of the main cable, you’re set. Three SATA cables with four plugs each, plus two more on another cable that also contains two Molex plugs. Speaking of Molex, there is a dedicated Molex cable with four Molex connectors and one FDD power connector. Lastly there is the motherboard power cable and it’s included 8P CPU power cable. Enermax put some thought into this operation, I like it.
I’m not really sure what this FMQ business is about or what it means.
Compact transformers are nice, though.
Lining the heatsink fins up with the airflow direction is definitely a good idea in my opinion.
I’ve seen a couple takes on this basic concept, this is looks very clean. I approve.
Let’s look at the whole box now.
