Packaging

The unit comes in a large box with a nice graphics design. The front sports a large photograph of the PSU's rear, on a very dark backdrop. In the bottom-left corner are three badges for the Platinum efficiency, seven year warranty, and a five million dollars insurance policy, which probably covers any system component failures due to the PSU. In the middle of the bottom is the unit's model number and to the right of it is a list of the unit's most interesting features. We also found the PT-1200FM's maximum power output figure and a Haswell compatibility icon there.


A link to FSP's retail products page is given on this side.


There are several bits of interesting information on this side, including the unit's power specifications table, a features list, two graphs for efficiency and output noise, and a scheme of all cables. There are also a few icons with some text, each, for the unit's most important features.

Contents

Packing foam protects the unit well, and its bundle has been neatly arranged.


The PSU comes a pouch for all unused modular cables, a user's manual with a mention of two smaller members to the series, several zip ties, and a set of screws. Our bundle came with both a thick US and an EU AC cord. Thinner than those which usually come with 1.2 kW PSUs, the latter will still easily handle this unit at 230 VAC.

Exterior

Like all other high-end FSP PSUs, the PT-1200FM also features an excellent matte finish. We definitely prefer a matte finish because it doesn't scratch up as easily and is fingerprint proof. FSP's specially designed arrow-style exhaust vent adorns the front, which FPS says to increase airflow. The units small on/off switch resides next to the AC receptacle.


There are no decals on the unit's sides.


The fully modular panel in the rear has many sockets, and a yellow label there advises you to refer to the user's manual before connecting any cables. Below the 24-pin ATX connector is a small white socket. It is for the E-Sync controller's additional sense wires, which FSP says to increase voltage stability by lowering ripple. The power specifications label is on the PSU's bottom.


The PSU's nice external design easily makes it stand out from the crowd. Especially the fan grill with its silver frame looks great, providing a significant appearance boost.


Strangely enough, the ATX, EPS, and PCIe cables look as though they belong to a mainstream unit of a much lower price. Either FSP sent us an early production sample and the final versions will be equipped with flat and stealth cables or these cables are due to a faulty design. We believe the first of the above scenarios to be more likely since a PSU with flat and all-black peripheral but round ATX-, EPS-, and PCIe cables looks plain weird.


As has already been stated, all SATA and peripheral cables are flat and all-black, as befits such a high-end PSU.