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The PSU comes in a huge, heavy box. You will only find the Cybenetics Platinum badge at the face of the box since Silverstone didn't certify it with 80 PLUS. The power specifications table and other details about the product have been put on the back, including the number of available connectors.


The first thing you will notice after opening the box is the vast number of cables. Silverstone also informs us about the semi-passive operation of the PSU fan lest you think it is defective after installing the HELA 2050 and powering it up.


The bundle includes fixing bolts and thumbscrews, along with zip ties and Velcro straps. However, missing is a bag for storing the modular cables you won't use.


To provide more airflow, the fan grille is not restrictive. At the front is a small switch to toggle on/off the semi-passive operation, but there is no power switch, which is a notable con in my book since a power switch ensures there is no power to your system every time you need to mess with its hardware. I do not advise removing the power cord at the PSU; rather, use a power strip with a switch or unplug the connector from the wall socket.


The power specifications label has been put on the bottom of the PSU. On the sides, a sticker describes the model number, and there is a transparent Cybenetics Platinum badge.


The modular panel has many sockets.


The PSU is not as large as the legendary 220 mm long Silverstone ST1500.


Some more photos of the PSU from various angles.

Cables and Connectors

The ATX cable should be 650 mm long for incredibly large PC cases. Thankfully, both EPS connectors are installed on very long 700 mm cables. Besides a vast number of PCIe connectors, including four on dedicated cables, SilverStone provides a single 12-pin PCIe connector capable of delivering more than 600 W of power. Usually, there would be two of these connectors, but even a 2050 W PSU doesn't meet the upcoming requirements for two fully saturated 12-pin PCIe connectors.


There are many SATA connectors, and three 4-pin Molex ones, which is enough for most users. However, instead of one of these 4-pin Molex connectors, a Berg variant would have been nice. Finally, the distance between peripheral connectors is 125 mm; anything at or above 150 mm would have been ideal, especially for the 4-pin Molex connectors.