Packaging

The box's graphics design looks interesting enough. The series description is prominently displayed in very large font, and right below it is the unit's model number. Several icons in the bottom-left corner describe the 80 PLUS Gold efficiency, ErP Lot 6 2013 compliance, single +12V rail, exclusive use of Japanese caps, five year warranty (which according to Zalman is now even longer at seven years), and Nvidia SLI certification.


One of two sides is covered in some interesting photos, most of which show the unit's internals. On the other is the power specifications table.


On the top and bottom of the box are the model and capacity descriptions. On the bottom, Zalman also provides some information on the PSU's AC power cord, which was an EU AC cord in our case.


You won't find any fancy graphics or charts on the rear, just a quite long multi-lingual features description.

Contents

The PSU is unfortunately not surrounded by packing foam. Only its lower part is protected by a piece of foam, while the top is protected by cardboard. Zalman should provide better packaging (According to Zalman this applies to the first batches only. All subsequent batches will feature top foam protection).


The bundle only includes several zip ties, the user's manual, and a power cord. Zalman wasn't very generous here.

Exterior

Zalman's logo is stamped onto one of the PSU's sides and on the other is the model number. The large power switch on front is installed right next to the AC receptacle.


The power specifications label has been put on the unit's bottom.


As per usual, the warranty sticker covers the screws in the top of the rear, which didn't stop us from dismantling the unit. The modular panel includes many sockets since many cables and connectors are required to properly transfer 1 kW.


The finish is of very good quality, and the frame's golden accent on the fan grill looks very nice. The same goes for the uniquely designed fan grill featuring Zalman's logo as its centerpiece.

Cables

Only the main ATX cable consists of colored cables. All other cables are all-black and flat. We believe Zalman should provide a similarly shaped all-black ATX cable since this particular one isn't equipped with any extra ripple filtering caps.


Here are a peripheral and SATA cable.