FSP Aurum CM Series Gold 650W PSU review

1. Introduction2. FSP Aurum CM Series Gold 650W (Bundle & Cabling)3. FSP Aurum CM Series Gold 650W (External)4. FSP Aurum CM Series Gold 650W (Internal)5. FSP Aurum CM Series Gold 650W (Super High Res Gallery)6. Testing Methodology & Results7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

The FSP power supply is finished with gold accenting which compliments the highly textured black surface. This finish does not mark easily and we tested this by running a screwdriver across the side panel. It left a faint mark, but nothing that noticeable.

The ‘FSP' branding is embossed into the side panels, which is subtle yet attractive. We really do like the appearance of this product.

The large 120mm fan takes centerstage with FSP branding in the middle. Both fan and grill are black, which looks great.

The modular connectors are aligned in a neat row, with the hard wired cables emerging from the side. The connectors might not be colour coded or labelled, but they are different sizes, so it will be impossible to mess up the installation. FSP claim that the arrow shaped vents ‘allow natural aero dynamics to improve air extraction'. While we doubt they dramatically improve air extraction, the venting will surely help the warm air escape.

The other side of the power supply is vented, with a power connector and switch offset to the side.

FSP Aurum CM Series Gold 650W
DC Output	+5V	+3.3V	+12V1	+12V2	+12V3	+12V4	-12V	+5Vsb
Max Output	26A	26A	18A	18A	18A	18A	0.5A	3.5A
Combined	150W		600W				23.5W
Total	650W

The power supply is split into four +12v output rails, each of which is rated at 18A, which looks a little weak when compared to some other 650W power supplies we have reviewed recently. The total output is 50A across all four, which is pretty good.

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