
Zalman ZM1000-EBT 1000 W Review
Packaging, Contents & Exterior »Specifications
Zalman ZM1000-EBT Features & Specs | |
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Max. DC Output | 1000W |
PFC | Active PFC |
Efficiency | 80 PLUS Gold |
Modular | Yes (Fully) |
Intel Haswell Ready | Yes |
Operating temperature | 0°C - 50°C |
Protections | Over Voltage Protection Under Voltage Protection Over Power Protection Over Temperature Protection Short Circuit Protection |
Cooling | 135 mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (RL4Z S1352512H) |
Semi-passive operation | No |
Dimensions | 150 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) x 182 mm (D) |
Weight | 2.0 kg |
Compliance | ATX12V v2.31, EPS 2.92 |
Warranty | 7 years |
Price at time of review (exc. VAT) | $130 |
This unit is equipped with all the necessary protection features, including OTP (Over Temperature Protection), which is crucial. According to Zalman's official specifications, OCP (Over Current Protection) is also included; however, since this is a single +12V rail unit, they probably added the feature by mistake. An FDB fan, although its model number says it to be a sleeve-bearing fan, by Globe Fan cools this unit down. There is also no semi-passive mode for zero noise output at light loads, which would increase overall internal temperatures a bit. The PSU is compact enough for 1 kW unit, and at seven years, the warranty is long enough.
Zalman ZM1000-EBT Power Specs | |||||||
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Rail | 3.3V | 5V | 12V | 5VSB | -12V | ||
Max. Power | 25A | 25A | 83.33A | 4A | 0.3A | ||
130W | 1000W | 20W | 3.6W | ||||
Total Max. Power | 1000W |
Cables & Connectors, Power Distribution
Modular Cables | |||
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Description | Cable Count | Connector Count (Total) | |
ATX connector 20+4 pin (550mm) | 1 | 1 | |
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) | 2 | 2 | |
6+2 pin PCIe (550mm) | 6 | 6 | |
SATA (450mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) | 3 | 12 | |
4 pin Molex (450mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) | 1 | 4 | |
4 pin Molex (450mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) / FDD (+150mm) | 1 | 4 / 1 |
Cables are long enough, and the distance between connectors is enough as well, although some of you might want the SATA connectors to be closer to each other since such devices are often installed right next to each other. There are plenty of SATA and 4-pin molex connectors, which is no surprise for such a strong PSU, and the 24-pin ATX, EPS, and PCIe connectors use thicker 16AWG gauges for lower voltage drops where all other connectors use typical 18AWG wires.

Since this PSU features a single +12V rail, we have nothing to comment on when it comes to its power distribution.