DeepCool PQ-M Series 1000 W Review 14

DeepCool PQ-M Series 1000 W Review

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At the face of the box is a photo of the PSU with the model description and weird fan grille on top. On the back are more details about the PSU's specifications.


Protection inside the box is good, with foam spacers protecting the PSU.


The bundle includes fixing bolts, Velcro straps, a jump-start ATX connector, and two leaflets.


The fan grille is not restrictive, but I'm not too fond of its design, and it doesn't effectively protect the fan from loose wires. At the PSU's front, right next to the power switch, is a push-button for toggling on/off the semi-passive operation.


The power specifications label has been put on the bottom of the PSU. There is only a small sticker with DeepCool's logo on the sides.


The modular panel has eleven sockets.


160 mm isn't large for a 1000 W PSU, but there is much smaller. Take the 130 mm Super Flower Leadex V Pro 1000, for example.


Some more photos of the PSU from various angles. I just can't get used to this fan grille.

Cables and Connectors

Modular Cables
DescriptionCable CountConnector Count (Total)GaugeIn-Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (620 mm)1118AWGNo
4+4 pin EPS12V (660 mm)2218AWGNo
6+2 pin PCIe (760 mm)3318AWGNo
SATA (460 mm+120 mm+120 mm+120 mm)2818AWGNo
SATA (460 mm+120 mm) / 4-pin Molex (+120 mm+120 mm)12 / 218AWGNo
4-pin Molex (450 mm+120 mm+120 mm)1318AWGNo
AC Power Cord (1400 mm) - C13 coupler1118AWGNo


The ATX cable is long, 620 mm at that, as are the EPS and PCIe cables. There are only three PCIe connectors, so this PSU is not suitable for mining applications or workstations, only gaming, as more than three PCIe connectors aren't needed.


There are many SATA connectors, but I would like to at least have four 4-pin Molex connectors. The distance between peripheral connectors is only 120 mm. Finally, there are no in-cable caps, and all connectors use 18AWG gauges.
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