Power supplies (PSU) are an essential part of any desktop computer, but not a component it’s easy to get excited about. Gigabyte is aiming to change that by adding an LCD display to its latest modular power block.
As Hexus reports, the Gigabyte Aorus P1200W is a fully-modular PSU which makes for easier cable management. It not only offers 1200W of power and keeps noise to a minimum using a 140mm smart fan, but it’s 80 Plus Platinum certified for power efficiency. That’s the second highest rating for power efficiency (behind 80 Plus Titanium).
The feature making the P1200W stand out from the crowd, however, is the inclusion of an LCD display on the side. Gigabyte calls it a “Digital Monitor” and expects it to be used to display the health status of the power supply in real-time. The output is customizable, though. You can display custom text, GIFs, MP4 video, or images if you so wish. There’s also RGB Fusion 2.0 support, which allows for lighting effects to be triggered behind the Aorus logo and below the display on the PSU.
There’s no details on exactly how big the display is or what the resolution is. Being able to view it also means ensuring a case with a transparent side is used and that the bay for the PSU doesn’t obscure the output. We currently don’t know how much the Aorus P1200W costs, but it does include a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
