Packaging

The box is huge and heavy since it contains the PSU's frame and two power modules. On the face of the box is a photo of the frame with both modules installed. Three icons depict the digital interface, hot-swap functionality, and redundancy these two power modules offer.


According to FSP, the Twins 500 W is ideal for powering home, web, and mail servers.


FSP offers the Power App, which is compatible with android smart devices. We were unfortunately strapped for time and couldn't try it out.


The rear of the box holds a lot of interesting information, including the power specifications of the frame and its modules, a features list, and a scheme showing all available connectors and cables.

Contents

There are two smaller boxes inside the package.


Both modules are protected by packing foam.


The large frame is surrounded by foam and is wrapped in a plastic bag.


A smaller box contains all the accessories. These consist of two power cables, fixing bolts, a small user manual, USB header cable, bracket, and an FDD adapter.

Exterior

There is a small LED indicator at the front of each module. These are also push buttons for resetting the alarm.


We should note here that these modules are only 80 PLUS Gold certified, and that certification is not for the frame with both modules installed. FSP should certify the whole package instead of labeling this unit as 80 PLUS Gold certified based on the efficiency of a single module alone, since both modules operate in parallel and the VRMs that handle the minor rails are installed on the frame. The reason behind FSP's negligence when it comes to sending the whole FSP Twins 500 W unit in for an 80 PLUS certification is that it would probably not score as well as a whole.


The small fan is pretty thick, which, along with its strong motor, allows it to push a significant volume of air. The only problem is that it is noisy.


Here's the frame with both modules installed.


A very large sticker resides on the bottom of the frame. As you will notice, there is no 80 PLUS badge on this sticker.


There are a lot of native cables.


Here's a photo with the modules removed. You will see much more of this unit's internals in our next section where we take it apart.


The frame is pretty large and becomes quite heavy as well once you install both modules.

Cables

Thankfully, all cables are flat, so it will be easier to route them inside the chassis. They also consist of darkened gauges, which makes them blend in with a dark-colored interior.