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| Zalman ZM600-HP 600W Power Supply |
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We are not very happy with the capacitors used in this power supply though. Although it was produced by Fortron, Zalman should have insisted on better quality capacitors. After all, Corsair upgraded the capacitors on their HX PSUs, which are also OEM PSUs. With that said, and in spite of the capacitors used, this is still a very good PSU. Although the rails are not as well calibrated as PSUs from PC Power & Cooling, Enermax or Zippy, they are really stable and that is still something to behold. You don't see this kind of performance from el cheapo power supplies. Of course, there are things that Zalman can improve on in future models. For example, spreading out the fins on the heatpipe cooler and upgrading the capacitors. But as it is right now, the Zalman ZM600-HP is one silent and steady beast. Even if you can get a Seasonic S12 at the same price, I'd still recommend this Zalman PSU instead. With a price tag of around $120, this may be pricier than other 600W power supplies, but if you are looking for a quiet and powerful solution, this is a power supply you should consider. In addition to providing four 12V rails that can give you a total current draw of 42A, this power supply also comes with a heatpipe-based cooler with a large, quiet 120mm fan. It also boasts an efficiency of 84% and a power factor of 99% with active PFC. The ZM600-HP also comes with a modular cable system for non-essential power cables. All the cables, both fixed and modular, are rounded and sleeved. This is great because it improves air circulation as well as allow you to customize and manage the cables for a neater system. You can get a 600W power supply for less, but it's unlikely that you will be able to find them equipped with all those features. Its quiet and very stable performance will especially be hard to beat. For more details, read our Comprehensive Review! |
| MSRP | • NA |
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| Available Colours | • Black |
DC Power Output |
• 600 W |
Power Factor Correction (PFC) |
• Active |
Dual-Core CPU Support |
• Intel Core 2 series |
Dual-Graphics Card System (SLi) Support |
• Supports NVIDIA SLi dual graphic card systems through dual PCI Express VGA 6-Pin power connectors |
| 12V DC Output Rails | • 4 Rails |
| Power Supply Circuitry Information | • Four
rectifier diodes for 12V output • Two bridge diodes for reduced heat generated in AC to DC conversion |
Cooling |
• Heatpipe on rectifier
diodes |
Efficiency |
• 84% Maximum @ 230 V AC (Full and Typical Load) |
Maximum Loads |
• + 12 V DC 1 : 16 A |
ATX Main Connector |
• ATX20+4 Pin |
EPS12V
CPU |
• Available through combining two supplied ATX12V CPU 2x2 (4-Pin) |
Cables |
• Modular (only for ODD/HDD,
SATA, CPU2, PCIE2 cables) |
Extra Features |
• Gold plated terminals |
Certifications |
• Complies with WEEE &
RoHS Environmental Directives of Europe. |
Dimensions |
• 150 mm long |
| Operational Temperature | • 0 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | • -20 °C to +80 °C |
Protection Features |
• Over Voltage Protection (OVP) |
Warranty |
• Three years limited warranty |
Package Contents |
• One Zalman ZM600-HP
power supply unit |
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