Aerocool Aeropower II 420W PSU

I just finished reviewing the Aerocool Extreme CPU cooler a couple of weeks ago and have been ready to check out another offering from Aerocool, the Aeropower II Acrylic Series 420W Power Supply. Aerocool has brought not only a powerful but also great looking unit to the table to be put to the test. You've heard it a million times before, but I'm going to stress it once again that the PSU is one of the most important parts of your PC and that it is overlooked way too often. Well what are we waiting for, let's see what this baby can do!

I think the famous saying is "Looks can be deceiving," but there is nothing deceptive about the looks of the Aeropower II. The looks are a combination of style, power, and a whole lot of "bling-bling" mixed in. The blue acrylic windows, LED fans, and a polished surface so reflective you could comb your hair in the morning in front of it make it look sweeter than a package of sugar coated sugar pieces. And it's not just your average plating on the surface, this is titanium plating. This PSU is definitely the case modder's dream.

Snazzy!

Back of PSU

Hard to keep those fingerprints off!

2nd fan on bottom of PSU

The looks aren't the only thing catching my eye. This thing has some major power connectors on it for all your PC add-ons taking up space in that case. With 10 molex connections, you will be able to power the kitchen toaster with this thing if you really want to. The bad thing is that with all this power, there is no SATA power connection to be seen. It's a little dissapointing to not see the SATA connection on a newer PSU, but I can get over it pretty quickly when putting weight on all the other goodies that it provides.

One of the sweetest features about this PSU is the adjustable fan speed controls you can utilize with the fan power connectors giving juice to your case fans. Up to three fans can be controlled with the flip of a switch on the back of the PSU. You can have the PSU automatically sense the system temperature and adjust speed accordingly, set it down low for quiet operation, or just throw it in the middle to keep your fans running smooth and steady. I think this option is great for someone looking for a little more control over their fans but doesn't want to put a big 5.25" fan controller up front to take up space in your case and add space to your wallet.

Mirror reflection: "Look Ma, my hand!"

How do you like your fans? Auto, Low, or Medium?

Lots of connections and a wire loom to boot!