Contents & Packaging

The retail packaging looks nice enough with a large picture of the Xzero unit along with a few close ups on the capacitors and heatpipes. Nesteq actually make a very bold claim regarding the noise levels too saying that it is “noiseless” at 0dBA. A few logos are highlighted at the top including the ASM technology and +12C power plus connection.

Moreover, the front opens out revealing a window showing the unit inside along with a whole load of technical jargon detailing the ASM (Advanced Silent Mode) and the cabling.

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The back has even more details on this technology included some German translations and another diagram showing the golden dial complete with the lights.

An output table is present showing all the rails, inputs and outputs for all the different models which are in increments of 100 Watts from 400 to 700. Today, we are looking at the 500W version.

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The numerous accessories arrived bundled inside what looks like a pencil case along with a manual. The contents of the pencil case include the obvious suspects such as 4 screws and a power cord but also a few others:

• 10 * Cable ties
• PS-On ATX adaptor
• 4 * Plug Covers

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The PS-on adapter is actually a very useful inclusion as it allows the unit to be powered on without a motherboard. The only previous way to do this was to bend a piece of wire from a black connection to a green one and then turn on the power; this is effectively what is inside the adapter too, just a small piece of wire, but it takes it much easier to do.