Packaging

The PSU comes in a large box, with the model number in very large font. The Platinum badge resides in the bottom-left corner and is really small.


The box has a handle, which will definitely help in moving it around.


One of two sides only comes with EVGA's logo, while the other side is covered in EVGA's standard marketing fare.


On the back of the box are two lists, each in a different languages. These describe the unit's features and its available cables and connectors. There are also three photographs of the unit. One shows its internals and, more specifically, bulk caps. A graph also illustrates the fan's operational curve in semi-passive mode, while a small table provides the power specifications.

Contents

Two cell-foam spacers protect the PSU, along with a cloth bag with EVGA's logo on it.


The bundle includes a pouch for storing the modular cables, an AC power cord, a set of fixing bolts, some Velcro-straps, and an ATX-bridging plug, which will come in handy should you need to test or activate components, like a water-cooling pump, without firing up the system.

Exterior

The PSU's finish is a heavy matte of quite good quality. It is also fingerprint proof and resistant enough to scratches. On the front are the usual honeycomb-styled exhaust grill and two switches above and below the AC socket. The larger of those is the on/off switch, while the other is for picking either its regular or semi-passive fan mode. Note that "ECO-on" stands for the semi-passive feature.


Both sides hold the power specifications and decals for the unit's model number.


The modular panel on the rear features a ton of sockets. As you can see in the last two photographs, EVGA didn't use conventional screws to deter users from messing with the unit's internals. Yet different screws will not deter us from completely dismantling the unit.


A close-up of the punched-out fan grill, which some may like or hate. The bottom of the unit looks rather empty, with only two stickers occupying a very small percentage of its real estate.


This PSU is huge, which is normal given its capacity.


All cables are stealth, but unfortunately not flat, which would improve airflow inside the chassis.


Sleeving quality is fairly good, but definitely not topnotch. EVGA obviously prioritized the PSU's build quality and not its cables, which is a sound decision in my opinion. You can, after all, purchase EVGA's individually sleeved cable kit if want really nice cables of top quality. They, however, cost a lot, but are worth their large price tag since producing them is fairly tricky.


There are a ton of cables for even a 1.2 kW PSU.