Looking for a Fully Modular Power Supply Unit? – Try the Cooler Master V Series

The Cooler Master brand should
not be foreign to any DIY desktop PC builders. Cooler Master is known for building
some of the most popular and reliable DIY gaming products in the industry,
including but not limited to computer chassis, peripherals, CPU cooler, ATX
power supply and case fans. In Singapore, Cooler Master can even be considered
a household brand for many PC builders as the brand has successfully built trust
and received acknowledgement from the DIY community.

Putting the small talk aside,
let us focus on the product for review in this article. The Cooler Master V
Series power supply is one of the manufacturer’s top of the line product. Understanding the requirements of various PC builders and modders for
proper cable management within their desktop, Cooler Master V series of power supply caters to those whose seeks for the ultimate solution. 

The Cooler Master V series power supply is a 100% fully modular solution. This
means that every single cable coming out from the power supply unit (PSU),
including the 24pin and EPS 8/4pin cables, can be removed for the best possible
cable management capabilities. These fully modular PSUs gives modders the flexibility
to DIY on the provided cables’ sleeves, thus enabling the full potential and
customization options for their desktop design.

In our labs today, we have the
Cooler Master V1000 Power Supply Unit for review. In this article, we will take
a look at the various features and design considerations put in place when
engineering the Cooler Master V1000 power supply unit to ensure its quality,
reliability and most importantly, performance.

Cooler Master reassures their
customers by having only the best possible hardware within the power supply.
These high quality electrical components that were selected contributed to the various
positive characteristics attributed to a good power supply. 

For example, they
have used “highest” grade Japanese capacitors to ensure prolonged lifespan of
the PSU under different usage scenarios. To reduce any voltage fluctuations
from the input electrical source, a double EMI filter was in place to ensure that
the power supply received a more constant electrical voltage and therefore is
able to step down and transform them to the right ouput voltage effectively. This
means that the PSU components are going to last longer as they are working
within their specifications, and the computer components that are powered by the
PSU will also receive the right input electrical inputs as required.

The Cooler Master V series
power supplies are made to last. To ensure that vital components within the
power supply is properly cooled to ensure its longevity, they are cooled by a
highly efficient heatsink that is aided by a large PSU fan. A 135mm rather than a conventional 120mm fan is placed within the PSU to draw cool air
into the power supply to cool its components. A larger cooling fan also means
lesser fan noise and more airflow, thus providing an optimal cooling solution without adding additional fan noise. Cooler Master even claims that the V series
power supply is one of the quietest power supply units in the market! 

As Cooler
Master also manufactures their own PC case fans, the fan within the PSU has
also adopted one of the best possible fan technology. This fluid dynamic
bearing fan allows a smoother spin between the fan motor and its blade,
resulting in a much quieter operation and a longer lifetime(due to
lessen wear and tear of fan components).

The performance of a good power
supply unit largely depends on the regulation of its output voltage and
efficiency. A clean (near constant) voltage output to computer components directly
affect the reliability of computer components. Cooler Master ensure that the V
Series power supplies conforms to the strictest standards to keep the +12V rail
within +-1% voltage stability. Of course, for overclocking enthusiasts, this
could possibly mean higher overclocks and less stress on the motherboard to
ensure clean electrical inputs.

The Cooler Master V Series
Power Supplies is also certified to be 80 PLUS Gold. This means that little
energy is loss during the conversion of raw electricity from the wall
to the computer’s component specifications. 80 PLUS GOLD certification states
that the power supply is minimally 87% efficient under varying percentage of
rated load. For the layman, this power supply helps you to save electricity, as
compared to any other power supplies in the market of a lower rating!

To be honest, there is really
nothing that we can complain about the Cooler Master V Series power supply
units. It has got all the core characteristics that every DIY Desktop PC
builder wants for a PSU, and Cooler Master even went many steps further to implement
innovative solutions to expand its reliability, performance and
quality. To top it all up, Cooler Master is even willing to provide a whopping 5
year warranty on this product. Such an example is a distinct exemplification of
what it means by product confidence. The legacy of Cooler Master continues…