Continuing our ongoing have a look at the latest-generation ATX 3.1 energy provides, right now we’re analyzing Cooler Master’s V Platinum 1600 V2, a latest addition to the corporate’s expansive PSU lineup.
The V Platinum 1600 V2 is designed to cater to top-end gaming and workstation PCs whereas providing most compatibility with trendy ATX directives. And whereas it boasts an enormous 1600 Watt output and an extended checklist of options, the V is a workhorse of an influence provide fairly than a flagship; Cooler Master is aiming the PSU at budget-conscious customers who cannot justify spending high greenback, however whom none the much less want a robust and comparatively environment friendly (80PLUS Platinum) energy provide.
So typically we see PSU distributors go for broke on their high-wattage items, since there’s loads of overlap there with the premium market, so it will likely be fascinating to see what Cooler Master can do with a barely extra modest invoice of supplies.
| Cooler Master V Platinum 1600 V2 Power specs ( Rated @ 50 °C ) |
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| RAIL | +3.3V | +5V | +12V | +5Vsb | -12V |
| MAX OUTPUT | 20A | 20A | 133.3A | 3A | 0.3A |
| 100W | 1599.6W | 15W | 3.6W | ||
| TOTAL | 1600W | ||||
| 80PLUS RATING | Platinum | ||||
| AC INPUT | 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz | ||||
| MSRP | $310 | ||||
Packaging and Bundle
The Cooler Master V Platinum 1600 V2 PSU is available in sturdy cardboard packaging with purple/magenta art work. Although the field states that that is an ATX 3.0/PCIe 5.Zero unit, Cooler Master (very similar to different producers) knowledgeable us that they merely haven’t had the chance to vary the packaging but, and that the items inside are ATX 3.1/PCIe 5.1 compliant. The PSU is well-protected throughout transport by a nylon bag and dense packaging foam, guaranteeing it arrives in good situation.
The bundle contains mounting screws, a particular C19 AC energy cable, a fundamental quick-start information, three cable straps, and some cable ties.
This PSU options all-black cables, with connectors and wires. The cables, aside from the sleeved PCIe 12V-2×6 cables with angled connectors, include ribbon-like wires with none sleeving. The PCIe 12V-2×6 cables even have angled connectors on one aspect.
| Cooler Master V Platinum 1600 V2 | ||
| Connector sort | Hardwired | Modular |
| ATX 24 Pin | – | 1 |
| EPS 4+4 Pin | – | 1 |
| EPS 8 Pin | – | 1 |
| PCI-E 5.0 | – | 2 |
| PCI-E 8 Pin | – | 5 |
| SATA | – | 16 |
| Molex | – | 4 |
| Floppy | – | – |
The Cooler Master V Platinum 1600 V2 ATX 3.1 PSU
External Appearance
The Cooler Master V Platinum 1600 V2 PSU is housed in a chassis that measures 160 mm in size, considerably longer than the usual 140 mm ATX dimensions specified by the ATX design information. This extra size is critical to accommodate the 135 mm cooling fan, but regardless of that, this truly makes the V one of many smallest >1500-Watt items at the moment out there.
In phrases of design, Cooler Master positioned vital effort on making the V Platinum 1600 V2 unit visually distinctive however not extravagant. It incorporates a satin black paint job, with very subtly (and barely seen) etched art work on the left aspect of the unit. The proper aspect of the unit options brighter sequence and firm logos, together with an embossed geometric C-like form The high aspect is internet hosting a sticker detailing {the electrical} specs and certifications.
The entrance aspect contains the usual on/off change and the C20 AC cable receptacle, together with a sticker warning customers that the fan is not going to activate till a major load is reached. The rear hosts the modular cable connectors, organized for simple and error-free connections. While the connectors are usually not color-coded and are labeled with a fundamental, nearly invisible legend subsequent to every connector, they’re all completely different and keyed, so it’s virtually unimaginable to insert a cable…
