Packaging

Although the unit is white, it comes in a black box with Super Flower's logo taking up most of the front's real estate. In the top-right corner are the 80 Plus Gold badge and a "90+" figure, which, according to SF, is the efficiency at which the PSU operates with a typical load (50% of maximum-rated capacity). The unit's capacity description can be found in the bottom-left corner.


On this side of the box are a brief features list and a partially transparent scheme of the unit.


The unit is available in two colors and here is clear proof directly on the package itself that SF mailed us the white variant.


On the back of the box is a graphical representation of the unit's most notable features. These include the fully modular cabling design, Japanese caps, semi-passive operation, specially designed main transformer, ErP Lot 6 2013 compliance, and 80 Plus Gold certification. The specifications table and a graph showing the fan's operational profile in both modes, auto and ECO, can be found on the same side.

Contents

The PSU is protected by two layers of packing foam and comes wrapped in a nice white bag for some additional protection, although the bag is mostly there to create that first positive impression after taking the unit out of the box.


A black pouch stores all modular cables, and the bundle includes the user's manual and a set of fixing bolts. The bundle will most likely also include a warranty leaflet. We unfortunately didn't find any Velcro straps or zip ties.


If you know Chinese, you will know what is written on that sheet of paper in the first of the above photos. It probably has something to do with the provided warranty. The user's manual is thankfully written in English, and it contains some useful information, although it is a generic manual, not one specific to the Leadex series.

Exterior

The unit looks incredible in white, definitely much better than the black it is also available in. We are pretty sure that users with white cases will love this PSU since it also features cool LED-lit connectors. We even find a handy on/off switch at the front, and the switch to toggle between fan operation modes is located right above the AC receptacle. Auto mode keeps the fan engaged, but adjusts fan speed according to internal temperature readings, while ECO mode activates a semi-passive operation in which the fan spins up once internal temperatures rise above a specified threshold. The switch is set to ECO mode by default.

On one of the two sides lies the specifications label, and the patented cube-shaped sockets which light up once a cable has been connected are part of the rear.


Considering its mid-range capacity, this PSU's dimensions are pretty large. SF obviously didn't want to use a different case for its smaller Leadex units, so they used the same enclosure for all models, from top to bottom. As for the punched-out grill, only some will love it. It comes in a rather tough look that isn't too appealing. However, pick the white unit and it won't draw as much attention.


All cables are stealth, with the peripheral and SATA cables flat while all the others are classically round. Sleeving on the main ATX cable could be better, but SF is forgiven since this unit doesn't fall into the umber-high-end category with a price tag that would literally go through the roof.


The EPS connectors feature blue sockets on the mainboard's side, while the PCIe ones come in red, so you won't confuse them.