EVGA SuperNova P2 1200 PSU Review

Understated and serious looking. The matt paint work is rough to the touch and as such doesn't attract fingerprints easily. There are two stickers on each side of the chassis detailing specifications. We will look at technical power details shortly.

This is a large power supply incidentally, measuring 85mm (H) x 150mm (W) x 200mm (L).

The finish of the chassis is superb with thick paintwork. It passed our ‘screwdriver' test without a problem. This involves running the head of a Philips head driver down the side of the chassis with light to medium force. After all, how many times have you accidentally connected with a power supply during a system build?

The fan is protected behind a thick grill system which is actually part of the chassis. The E logo is visible centerstage. There is a 140mm fan underneath this and we will crack the unit open shortly to get a closer look at the model.

If you are paying close attention you can see some attractive, subtle touches on the chassis, such as an ‘engraved' EVGA' logo along the top of the unit.

One end of the power supply is vented, to help improve air flow under load. There is a power switch and connector at the side, along with an ‘ECO' on/off switch. This is how you toggle the ‘semi passive' option on and off.

The modular panel has three rows of connectors, all nicely laid out and labelled. No faults here.

The single +12V rail can deliver 99.9A (lets just say 100A). No problems powering the most demanding graphics cards, such as the R9 295X2. The minor rails can deliver 20A on both +3.3V and +5V which is a little lower than some of the other 1200W supplies we have tested recently, including the Seasonic Platinum 1200W (25A on each). 20A is plenty however. The only negative is the +5Vsb which is rated 2.5A (12.5Q) – 3A really should be standard on a 1200 w unit (15W).

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