A Closer Look
The Power Zone 2 comes out swinging when it comes to design. Sure, it’s just a power supply, but there’s an air of style and quality about it. The semi-gloss black finish looks amazing, and even more so with that Power Zone 2 badge on the side.
It features a large 140mm fan, which takes up nearly the entire top of the PSU. There’s also plenty of ventilation, allowing for both passive cooling and significant airflow. Of course, using a 140mm fan means more airflow at a lower RPM compared to a 120mm model, making it quieter overall.
Down the side of the PSU, the branding is embossed rather than just a sticker, which looks more premium. The [describe texture, e.g., ” subtly textured”] embossing adds a touch of sophistication. Plus, pressing a shape into the metal tends to make it less prone to flex or vibration, something I’m sure be quiet! is well aware of.
The back of the PSU features ventilation for heat exhaust, but interestingly, it’s not present along the top edge. I trust be quiet! knows what they’re doing; this design likely benefits overall airflow and acoustics.
Finally, at the back, you’ll find all the power connectors in a vertical arrangement. This is common on be quiet! designs, and I don’t recall seeing it from other brands. The clear benefit is that this arrangement makes it easy to strap the cables together once they’re all inserted.
