Raidmax Cobra Power RX1200AE-B quick review – SLI and CrossFire on a budget

A real gaming enthusiast configuration needs not only a powerful processor, a couple of the most powerful graphics cards and fast memories, but also something bigger and more stable that can “feed” the beast in metal skin. Here is where the huge 1000+ W power supplies come in handy. One of the most powerful such products on the market is by Raidmax – a company that also deals with computer cases. The PSU in question is Cobra Power RX1200AE-B. This behemoth features partially modular cable management and 80Plus Gold certification, and all this comes at an incredible price.

In today’s review, we would like to acquaint you with what you get when buying the Raidmax Cobra Power RX1200AE-B. Also, we would like to discuss areas such as build quality and the components that are used in the construction and last but not least – we shall conduct a couple of tests to show you how the PSU performs.

If you happen to show interest in Raidmax Cobra Power RX1200AE-B, you could check its current price and availability here: http://amzn.to/2t8UuOx

Contents

Raidmax Cobra Power RX1200AE-B Specs sheet

What’s in the box?

Raidmax has chosen an interesting approach to packaging the Cobra Power RX1200AE-B. The power supply arrives in a big black and yellow plastic box that resembles a toolbox. It carries stickers with the Cobra Power lineup colors but we can also notice useful pieces of information on them. For example, the specifications of this PSU and information about the connectors. When you open the lid, you will see a black tray that resembles the ones used in toolboxes, and it carries several cables as well as some screws. Once you remove the black section, you will be presented with the PSU! It is in a transparent nylon package which is surrounded by more cables. The table below displays the available connectors according to their type.

All cables are covered in a protective material that further shields the insulation of the wiring. This allows for longer product life and peace of mind when connecting them, without having to worry about sharp metal edges or abrupt twists and turns of the cables that can corrupt the integrity of the wires.

Construction and appearance

Additionally, his PSU is protected by black metal panels with dimensions of 86 х 150 х 165 mm (H x W x L). They are fixed to its chassis by means of five bolts. Raidmax has employed a 135mm fan whose goal is to cool the powerful hardware, supporting your configuration with up to 1200 Watts of electric energy. It is rated at 6 W but the manufacturer has not provided additional information as to the max speed the fan can spin or statistics about the various levels of load.

Traditionally, in the rear part (for the computer case) of the device we find the socket accompanied by a big switch for turning on/off the PSU. On the opposite side of the product you can find the panel with modules and an opening for the soldered to the PCB cables. Also, the manufacturer has been ingenious enough to feature a plastic attachment for further cable protection from the sharp opening’s edge.

On the inside

We begin this section with additional information about the configuration of the partially modular cable management, realized in this PSU model. For the purpose of lower expenses and hence lower price, this device does not use absolute cable management. From a realistic point of view, the choice of “main” connectors is adequate and the lack of such type of modules is justified. Speaking of them – “the main” connectors are two 4+4-pin, 20+4-pin motherboard one, and two 6+2-pin PCIe connectors. Honestly, if you will really need a 1200W power supply, you will need at least two 6+2-pin connectors. For the sake of max optimization of the space used, the second 4+4-pin connector can be added as a module.

In the PSU’s base there are two big electrolytic capacitors with a capacity of 330 uF and operational voltage of up to 420 V. They are part of the LG high-end by the famous Japanese manufacturer TEAPO. Additionally, the LG capacitors are characterized by their higher max operational temperature – 105 °C.

We can see that there are variable resistors soldered to the socket – their purpose is to eliminate the pulsations of the incoming voltage.

Results

Gallery: Raidmax Cobra Power RX1200AE-B

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Verdict

In the greater majority of cases, gaming configurations need a power supply unit with capacity larger than 600-700 Watts. However, with the CPU performance increase, as well as that of the number of GPUs, this PSU capacity becomes more and more insufficient. It is namely here that behemoths such as Raidmax Cobra Power RX1200AE-B come in handy. This power supply unit is compatible with multi-GPU solutions by NVIDIA and AMD – SLI and CrossFire, respectively.

Additionally, this model features two 4+4 connectors, ensuring options for supplying configurations with two processors. Also, the GPU connectors are six, of the 6+2-pin type. The merits of Raidmax Cobra Power RX1200AE-B are further supported by the 80Plus Gold certification for efficiency.

The manufacturer has thought well about the fact that when one uses a large number of PC components (which is assumed when a purchase is made of a PSU with such capacity), cable management is of paramount importance. For this reason, the company has added partial modulation for the cables. As a single drawback of this product we can point out the lack of active control over PFC but this is justified by the low price you pay for a PSU of this class.

If you happen to show interest in Raidmax Cobra Power RX1200AE-B, you could check its current price and availability here: http://amzn.to/2t8UuOx

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