14 DAY TRIAL // The action at CeBIT won't start for another few hours, but hardware products are already being spotted left and right, such as a certain power supply from FSP Group that, oddly enough, lacks a fan.
Some end-users may still remember that faithful moment when the 80Plus gold rating lost its place as top efficiency rating for power supplies.
Where once it defined the top most tier of PSUs, that role was taken by the 80Plus Platinum certification. FSP group was the outfit that became the first to create a PSU of this caliber.
Still, reaching this efficiency is hard to do and, most importantly, costly, meaning that, obviously, only enthusiasts with money to spare will get near power supplies of this kind.
Now, at CeBIT, FSP is, naturally, showing off its 80Plus Platinum model, but it seems to also have prepared a different product.
As ComputerBase reported, the FSP Aurum collection just got its newest member, one that can allow for the creation of a very silent yet strong computer system.
To cut to the chase, the AU-500FL PSU, oddly enough, lacks a fan or active cooling of any other sort, in addition to other advantages.
One of said perks is that FSP implemented a modular design, so that customers can use only the cables they want. This implies a better cable management and, thus, internal case airflow.
Other features worthy of mention are the compliance with the ATX 12V v2.3 and EPS 12V v2.92 standards, plus the vent holes that make sure the heat dissipated by the passive cooling solution has a way to leave the inside of the PSU.
Unfortunately, there has been no word of any kind on the price of this newcomer, so it is unclear just how many consumers will afford to get it. Should it be priced for the mainstream, its output will no doubt get it much recognition.