Introduction

We have been using an Enermax Noisetaker PSU in one of Driver Heaven’s benchmarking rigs for some time now and it has performed flawlessly. Since we installed that PSU every component in the system has been upgraded and while the Noisetaker still performs admirably (even when powering a 8800GTX SLI system) we felt it was time to move to something more powerful for futureproofing … their Galaxy 850w supply.

The Enermax Galaxy Packaging

The first thing that occurs when looking at the Galaxy PSU packaging is that it is bigger than the average PSU box, around one third larger. The package weighs in at 5.5kg while the PSU alone is 3.55Kg, a substantial unit. The design of the box is nothing out of the ordinary and unfortunately Enermax have decided to bin the convenient carrying handles. Turning the box on its side we find that there is a good level of information provided which includes a rundown of the cables/connectors included with the PSU.

Turning the box presents us with further information on the product including detailed specifications on the unit.

Upon opening the external box we find 2 smaller plain cardboard boxes, the first contains the manual (well written) and stickers/screws along with the modular cables which are neatly separated into compartments. There is also a wallet for storing unused cables and a standard plug for the mains supply.

The second box contains the PSU itself. The unit is surrounded by bubble wrap and also encased in a protective white cardboard layer. This means that in total there are 4 layers of protection on the PSU itself (outer box, inner box, bubble wrap and cardboard layer). The best we have seen on a PSU to date.