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Zalman Wattbit XE ZM500-XE

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Power: 500; Cooling system: active (fan); MB/CPU power supply: 24+8 (4+4); Manufacturer's warranty: 2 years;
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Zalman Wattbit XE ZM500-XE
Main
Power500 W
Form factorATX
Specs
PFCpassive
Efficiency83 %
Cooling systemactive (fan)
Fan size120 mm
Certificationwithout 80+
Power connectors
MB/CPU power supply24+8 (4+4) pin
SATA4
MOLEX3
PCI-E 6pin1
PCI-E 8pin (6+2)1
Cable systemnon-modular
Braided wires / 24 pin /
Cable length
MB500 mm
CPU600 mm
SATA450 mm
PCI-E450 mm
Max. power
+3.3V16 А
+5V15 А
+12V120 А
+12V220 А
-12V0.3 А
+5Vsb2 А
+12V456 W
+3.3V +5V120 W
-12V3.6 W
+5Vsb10 W
General
Over voltage protection (OVP)
Over power protection (OPP)
Short circuit protection (SCP)
ProtectionUVP
Manufacturer's warranty2 years
Dimensions (HxWxD)86x150x140 mm
Weight1.69 kg
Official Websitezalman.com
Added to E-CatalogAugust 2019
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Zalman Wattbit XE series offers a range of budget-friendly power supply units, including the ZM400-XE, ZM500-XE, and ZM600-XE models. Users appreciate the excellent power reserve and quiet operation of these PSUs, with some models featuring a beautiful blue backlight. The build quality is praised, with high-quality components like Sanxon and Chenikon capacitors. However, some users have reported issues such as high-frequency noise and whistling after a few months of use, which can be disruptive. Despite these issues, many find the Zalman Wattbit XE series to be a reliable and cost-effective choice, especially for budget-conscious consumers.
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Take it without thinking!
14 March 2020 
Ideal technology from the other side of the moon! I recommend taking it without thinking, you won’t regret it.
Everyone liked the well-thought-out power supply technology from the other side of the moon :-) The PC comes to life and flies 775 CPU socket Q9650 10 can’t stand it, it glitches until I lower the frequency from 3.6 megahertz to 3.5 :-) The power supply does not growl under load and works very quietly. Smells nice when working. There are no unpleasant odors! Very easy to install, there are wire ties, screws, 220 cord. The central wire is well braided.
There are no disadvantages! There is only one inconvenience, but this does not apply to the Power Supply. You definitely need to reset the BIOS settings by removing the battery and inserting a new one and setting it up. This is for updating the voltage system across all PC equipment.
Mihaylo Mikolayovichuse Zalman ZM600-XE less than month
Excellent budget. I am very glad.
7 October 2019 
Very high quality PSU, even despite its budget. Sanxon conders + kepson hard-workers with chenikon were very pleased. Two large combs for cooling. It already happened that my old one was dead, and buying a new one is a lot of money to spend. I decided to look for something intelligible from the state employees. I also watched chieftechs, especially protons. But there the price is more expensive, with the same characteristics. The fan is very quiet + with a beautiful blue backlight. If you believe the manufacturer, then up to 5% deviation in voltage is acceptable. My computer consumes up to 560 watts at peak. I took the 500 watt model. Everything is ok, it has been working for 3 months. For me, this is the main indicator of quality. Of course peak power is rare. but the very fact that the unit works quietly makes me very happy.
Excellent power reserve. 5% voltage margin. Very high quality assembly elements (almost all conduits are solid, + such cool brands as kepson and chenik). Very quiet fan + backlight. Price.
For that kind of money, no.
At DNS, I bought it for 30 EUR for 500W. (03.01.20)
13 January 2020 
Excellent, quiet power supply. I took it for a Chinese assembly at LGA 2011 - super! I bought it at CSN for 2500 rubles for 500W. (01/03/20)
Very budget-friendly. Reliable brand. Torn between it and Thermaltake TR2 S
For this price the best offer.
Sanekuse Zalman ZM500-XE less than month
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Welcome back!

We have always associated Zalman with unusual cooling systems, beautiful and expensive cases. Then problems rained down on her, the vector changed to simpler things, and the company's products were praised and recommended not so often. Fortunately, a couple of years ago, the black stripe was left behind and Zalman began to demonstrate its former greatness.

Efficiency 83%

For example, the Zalman Wattbit XE model was officially released in the fall of 2019 and, in fact, took a confident place in the top of low-cost power supplies in a year. Its high-quality electronics by the standards of low-cost models, high-quality cooling with a pair of internal ridges and a rather quiet cooler speak in its favor. According to the manufacturer, there is a 5% voltage margin, that is, at the peak, Wattbit can deliver up to 525 – 530 watts. With a typical load of half the power, the efficiency reaches 83%, but if you fire it up to full, then the conversion efficiency drops to 78.9%,

Works like a clock

He shows himself great in work: the unit does not buzz, the chokes do not whistle, the voltage is stable, the pulsations are moderate, there are no drawdowns as such. Other goodies include high-quality and rather long wires and a braided cable. In general, Wattbit XE managed to pleasantly surprise and, frankly, it is not entirely clear who will now buy some unreliable Aerocool Value Plus or much less interesting Chieftec Smart A8 for the same money.