Packaging

The box isn't that tall or wide, but is quite deep and heavy since the PSU alone weighs around 3 kilos. On the front are the unit's model number in very large font and a tiny 80 Plus badge in the bottom-left corner.


The box thankfully has a carrying handle.


Only one of two sides has EVGA's logo. The other depicts EVGA's standard marketing fare.


We find more useful information about the PSU, including its features and cables list, on the rear. There are also three photos of the PSU itself—one is of its internals. A table in the bottom-right corner, depicts the unit's power specifications.

Contents

Two pieces of packing foam protect the unit inside the box well. The PSU also comes inside a nice black bag with EVGA's log on it.


The accessories box alone is easily large enough to be a 500 W or 600 W unit's retail box. However, it needs to be as large as it is because it stores a ton of modular cables.


The provided AC cable is very thick and features a heavy duty C19 connector since the PSU will almost draw 15 A from the socket with 115 VAC input.


The bundle includes the modular cables, several Velcro straps, a set of fixing bolts, the user's manual, and an ATX-bridging plug.

Exterior

The unit looks like EVGA's G2 and P2 models, although it is much larger. Its double-textured matte coating looks nice; however, you should be careful since it looks horrible once it scratches up a bit. Yet it is also fingerprint proof, which came in handy during our photoshooting session. You will find the honeycomb mesh and large C20 inlet, with the heavy duty on/off switch right next to it, at the front.


Both sides are covered in large decals with the unit's specifications.


EVGA placed its logo into the middle of the fan's punched-out grill. As you can see in the last photo, the company's name has also been stamped into the casing,


The unit's bottom looks empty as only a small sticker resides in its bottom-left corner.


EVGA used hex-shaped screws instead of normal ones with this PSU. Not to worry—we have the right tools to deal with every type of screw.


The modular panel with its countless sockets for modular cables.


The G2-1600 is a huge PSU, which is understandable given a real power factory is hiding inside.


As you can see, the cables are stealth, but unfortunately not flat. Given there are as many provided cables, they should be flat, which would make routing them easier. Flat cables also hamper airflow inside a chassis less.


Sleeving quality isn't the best we have seen, but is of acceptable quality overall. Also note that you can buy optional, individually sleeved cabling kits from EVGA; however, these kits are not cheap.