Packaging

The box is rather small, and we find Corsair's specific close-up shot of the fan grill on its face. In the top-right corner and inside a green frame is the series description, and below it are three badges for the 80 Plus Gold certification, three year warranty, and ErP compliance. Right below the aforementioned badges and in big font is the model number.


Only the model number is depicted on this side.


A multilingual list on the bottom of the box includes some of the unit's specifications, and there is a table with all current Corsair PSU lines and their most notable features on the right side.


The rear of the box provides us with a list of all available connectors and cable length numbers, two graphs showing the efficiency and fan noise curves, and a table with this unit's power specifications. There are also three paragraphs elaborating on the CS650M's features.

Contents

The PSU is protected by bubble wrap and the sturdy cardboard box. We would highly prefer if packing foam were used instead.


The bundle includes all necessary modular cables, a user's manual, and a warranty leaflet. Corsair, strangely enough, didn't include a set of fixing bolts or zip ties, but we are pretty sure that all normal retail packages will at least contain mounting screws.

Exterior

The finish is semi-glossy and of fair quality given the price of the unit. The on/off switch is installed under the AC socket at the front while the decals on both sides depict the model number and Corsair's logo. The native cables at the rear are protected by a small plastic grommet, and the modular panel only features five sockets. The specifications label can be found on the bottom of the unit.


The PSU is small because it is rather short, and Corsair didn't use the cool-looking fan grill all higher-end Corsair PSUs utilize, but a plain one, which is fine with us as long as it contributes in the slightest to reducing the product's price.


The ATX cable is old-fashioned since it is round, including painted wires, and we also noticed that its sleeving toward the PSU had come detached from the zip tie holding it in place. Not the best sight, you have to crack the PSU open, which voids its warranty, to secure the sleeving to its proper place. All other native cables are thankfully ribboned and stealth, which has them look much better.


All modular cables and most native ones are flat and stealth, so none will restrict airflow inside the chassis so long as all of them are properly rooted.