Coolmax CXI-500B 500 watt Power Supply Review

Inspection

I can't show you the box the CXI-500B shipped or actually I could it just won't be to exciting since this happens to be one of the first production run supplies so it arrived in a white carton - like I said not very exciting but my understanding that they are near completion on the supply and shipping carton so it will be a fancier presentation when the unit is purchased.

Front View	3-Position Fan Switch	Volt and Amps

The finish on the 500B is something that struck me as being very well done, if you look at the second picture you can see how highly reflective the case is, that speaks highly of the paint finish used on the unit. You will see the term automotive finish used in reviews quite often in this case it is a apt description.

Now lets look at the front of the 500B, Coolmax has opted to forego the use of a fan here but instead they have used a large opening grill work. This grill work when combined with the 120mm fan on the bottom of the unit provide excellent air movement across the internal components of the power supply as well as serving to removing additional warm air from the case. Located next to Voltage switch you also have a 3-position switch which allows you to adjust the 120mm fan to your own personal setting.

120mm fan	A pair of heatsink	fan from the inside

Looking at the bottom of the 500B the first thing you will notice is the gold accent fan guard, a nice touch instead of the plain chrome version. With cover removed we see two of the largest heatsink we have ever encountered in any power supply and it's nice to see Coolmax took care of the small things like pt a protective covering on the fan power cord. Overall the the layout of the 500B is neat and well designed.

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