The package and its contents
The package is quite small, considering how much we can find inside. The tested version was released for Taiwan, but the only difference is the power cord inside the box.
The package includes a power supply, modular cables, a user manual, screws, a power cord, and an SFX to ATX adapter. Simply, everything we need for the installation.
The package is well described, and we can find nearly full specifications printed on the outside. The PSU specifications are on both the box and the PSU itself.
The PSU is very small, as expected for the SFX form factor, but it has some weight. On the next page, you can see how tight the interior of the Dagger Pro PSU is.
The Dagger Pro 850W looks like a high-end SFX PSU. Its dimensions and everything else match the SFX standard, so we can install it in very small ITX cases. The exterior is painted black, and it’s scratch-resistant. Of course, there are limits, but at least after installation, there won’t be anything visible.
The design isn’t really flashy, so it will fit every PC theme. In the last review, I mentioned that it would be nice to have a white version of this PSU, and FSP released it, so if we wish, we can choose a black or white PSU.
The cables are long and flat, which helps in installation and later in airflow. It’s crucial in small ITX builds. On the other hand, all wires are very long for an SFX PSU. I find it a disadvantage as it’s great if we want to build a larger PC and save the space required for a PSU, but if we have an ITX case, we will have a hard time with cable management. There could be an option with short and long cables or an option to purchase additional cables. Modders probably handle this issue on their own. More regular users may have problems.
Below is a list of cables and a photo of the set we received.
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| ATX 20+4 | 4+4 PIN | 12VHPWR | PCIe 6+2 | SATA | Molex (PERIPHERAL) |
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| Connectors | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
The PSU has a native 12VHPWR connector, already a standard in the new PSU series. The connector has already been changed twice, so we aren’t sure if it will be important in the future. At least we don’t have to use it because the PSU has a fully modular design.
Of course, all cables are modular, which helps a lot to save space if we don’t need SATA or 4-pin Molex. Most new computers use M.2 SSD, so these additional cables are unnecessary.
On the next page, we will take a closer look at the PSU and its performance.
