XFX XTS 520W Passive Modular Power Supply Review

A Closer Look – Interior

Internally this unit is based on Seasonic’s Platinum 520W power supply. This is a great OEM layout that is clean, well-built and uses high quality components. Seasonic’s design uses 105 degree rated Japanese capacitors for regulation  (the small red ones) and a large Hitachi 420V 330 uF hold-up cap which is also rated for 105 degrees celsius (that’s the blue one). There are abundant heatsinks throughout the power supply to ensure that heat is effectively dissipated in passive ways. For those interested in a more detailed and technical component analysis you can find that here.