Zalman ZM500-RS Power Supply Review

Main Specifications

Zalman ZM500-RS power supply specs include:

• ATX12V 2.3
• Nominal labeled power: 500 W.
• Measured maximum power: 498.4 W at 47.1° C (above that noise level was outside specs).
• Labeled efficiency: 87% maximum at 230 V (80 Plus Bronze certified)
• Measured efficiency: Between 80.8% and 85.6% at 115 V (nominal, see complete results for actual voltage).
• Active PFC: Yes.
• Modular Cabling System: No.
• Motherboard Power Connectors: One 20/24-pin connector and two ATX12V connectors that together form an EPS12V connector.
• Video Card Power Connectors: One six-pin and one six/eight-pin connectors on the same cable.
• SATA Power Connectors: Four in two cables.
• Peripheral Power Connectors: Four in two cables.
• Floppy Disk Drive Power Connectors: One.
• Protections: Over voltage (OVP, not tested), under voltage (UVP, not tested), over current (OCP, not tested), over temperature (OTP, not tested) and short-circuit protection (SCP, tested and working).
• Warranty: Three years
• Real Manufacturer: FSP
• More Information: https://www.zalman.com
• Average price in the US*: USD 100.00.

* Researched at Newegg.com on the day we published this review.