Product Reviews
- “More efficient than Tagan's TG480-U15 and doesn't have the noise problems under load of Cooler Master's iGreen Power 500W.” (ZM460-APS)
- Computer Shopper, May 2006 - “Zalman and quiet computing go together hand in hand... and unless you wish to run a hefty dual GPU configuration, this will satisfy your requirements.”
- PC Plus Magazine
FAQ
- “Do high wattage power supplies cost more to run?”
- “My brand new power supply doesn't work! Am I doing something wrong?”
- “Why should I buy a whole new PSU when I could just replace the noisy fan in my existing one?”
- “What is PFC (Power Factor Correction)?”
- “How do I know what size of wattage power supply I need?”
- “My new PSU came with a 24-pin connector but my motherboard needs 20 pins! Do I need an adaptor cable?”
Top 10 power supplies
Zalman ATX Noiseless Power Supplies
- Replaced by the Zalman Heatpipe Cooled Modular PSUs
Zalman's 460W power supply is a reliable best-seller, as it offers great all-round performance at an excellent price. As shown above, the it boasts a 120mm ultra quiet fan, two PCI-Ex connectors (SLI and Crossfire™ compatible), both 20 and 24 pin motherboard compatibility, gold-plated terminals and Easy-grip power connectors. In addition, the product is fully WEEE and RoHS compliant. This means that it meets new EU legislation which restricts the amount of toxic substances used during manufacture, so it is better for both you and the environment too!
The graph shows that the PSU in "Noiseless" or "Silent" mode can operate when the power supply's internal temperature is kept below 45°C. This information is in compliance with the two Revision of ISO7779, an international standard for noise level measurement. Results may vary for different system configuration and/or the test environment.
Specifications
| ZM360B-APS | ZM460B-APS | |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | ZM360B-APS | ZM460B-APS |
| Noise output | 18-32db(A) | 18-31db(A) |
| +3.3V maximum output current | 22 A | 28 A |
| +5V maximum output current | 21 A | 30 A |
| +12V1 maximum output current | 11 A | 16 A |
| +12V2 maximum output current | 15 A | 18 A |
| Combined maximum output +3.3V / +5V | 150 W | 180 W |
| ATX12V (4-pin) support | Yes | |
| EPS12V (8-pin) support | Yes | |
| 20-pin ATX connector | Yes | |
| 24-pin ATX connector | Yes | |
| PCI-E support (6-pin) | Yes | |
| Power conversion efficiency | 80% minimum at full load | 75% minimum at full load |
| Mains input voltage | 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz | |
| Physical dimensions | Standard ATX (86 x 150 x 140 mm) | |
| Remote power on / off | Yes | |
| Fan speed control | Thermal, maximum speed limited | |
| Number of floppy drive connectors | 2 | |
| Number of hard drive connectors | 4 | |
| SATA connectors | 4 | |
| Over voltage protection | Yes, on all outputs | |
| Short circuit protection | Yes, on all outputs | |
| EMC, safety approvals | CE, CB, MIC | UL, C-UL, CE, VDE, CB-NEMKO, TUV, FCC, MIC |
| +5VSB maximum standby current | 2.5 A | 2.0 A |
| Monitor pass-through power socket | No | |
| Master power on/off switch | Yes | |
| Acoustic noise level (see graph above) | 20 - 31 dB(A) | |
| Mains input voltage selection | Auto-range | |
| Length of motherboard power cable | 55 cm (approx) | |
| Pentium 4 supported | - | Yes |
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