The package and its contents
The package is quite a small box considering how much we can find inside. Packing it back is not easy. On the other hand, most respectable PSU brands offer about the same package type and size for their SFX series PSU.
The package includes a power supply, modular cables, a user manual, screws, a power cord, and an SFX to ATX adapter. Simply, everything we need for the installation.
The package is well described, and we can find nearly full specifications printed on the outside. The PSU specifications are on both the box and the PSU itself.
The PSU itself is really small, but it has some weight. On the next page, you can see how tight the interior of the Dagger Pro PSU is.
The Dagger Pro 850W looks like a high-end SFX PSU. Dimensions and everything else match the SFX standard so that we can install it in very small ITX cases. The exterior is painted black, and it’s scratch-resistant. Of course, there are limits, but at least after installation, there won’t be anything visible.
The design isn’t really flashy, so that it will fit every PC theme. I still wait on white SFX PSU as probably no brand decided to release one.
The cables are long and flat what helps in installation and later in airflow. It’s crucial in small ITX builds. On the other hand, all cables are very long for an SFX PSU. I find it a disadvantage as it’s great if we want to build a larger PC and save the space required for a PSU, but if we have an ITX case, we will have a hard time with cable management. There could be an option with short and long cables or an option to purchase an additional set of cables. Modders probably handle this issue on their own. More regular users may have problems.
One more thing that I wish to see is braided cables. As long as flat, black cables look good and are already better than standard ones, I feel like a high-end gaming/enthusiast series PSU should have braided cables. This is what top competitive brands do.
Below is a list of cables and a photo of the set we received.
I’m happy to see four 8-pin PCIe connectors. The PSU can handle that, and barely any other SFX PSU offers that.
Of course, all cables are modular, which helps a lot to save space if we don’t need SATA or 4-pin Molex. Most new computers are using M.2 SSD, so these additional cables are not required.
On the next page, we will take a closer look at the PSU and its performance.
