Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 1500W PSU Introduction

Nowadays, consumer computer power supplies come in all shapes and sizes, from Pico-ATX
units capable of delivering only a few watts and up to extended-ATX units with
an output of over 1kW. Today we are having a look at one of the most powerful
power supplies currently available for ATX-compliant systems, the Cooler Master
Silent Pro M2 1500W. Being the largest unit Cooler Master offers at this point
of time, this behemoth was obviously not designed with the average user in mind
and, strange as this may be, it is not the most powerful unit currently
available in the retail market either.

The Silent
Pro M2 series is the longest and most popular series of Cooler Master, with
units ranging from 420W and up to 1500W. As the name suggests, the series is
marketed towards enthusiasts and professionals who seek a modular unit capable
of silent operation. On the other hand, this is one of the most expensive units
on the market, currently retailing for $365.12 shipped. We are here today to see if
enthusiasts and or professionals who actually require this kind of power can
also look to Cooler Master for a low noise, high performance product.

Model	Price
Silent Pro M2 420W
Silent Pro M2 520W
Silent Pro M2 620W	$119.99
Silent Pro M2 720W	$139.49
Silent Pro M2 850W
Silent Pro M2 1000W
Silent Pro M2 1500W	$365.12

As we just mentioned, Cooler Master has seven Silent Pro M2 power supply models listed as being available, but we could only find three models for sale in North America. Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 series power supplies came out in June 2012, so you would think that after three months more would be available, but that is not the situation that we have today. In North America the CM Silent Pro M2 620W, 720W and 1500W models are the only models widely available.

 

CoolerMaster Silent Pro M2 1500W Features:

• Copper-Aluminum
  Heat Sink – This slick CM design incorporates an expansive flat surface area
  for superior heat conductivity out to the aero-dynamic fins, therefore removing
  heat at an unprecedented rate.
• Silent
  Operation – 135 mm Hydraulic Dynamic Bearing Fan for quieter operation
• Dual 12V
  Power Rails – Dual 12 V Power Rails Tackling challenges from the most
  power-intensive peripherals head on, this solitary 12 V power rails provides
  ample power and strong resistance to any overloading up to 70 and 55A.
• Modularized
  Cabling – Neatly arranged connectors on the rear plate connect to flat internal
  cabling improve installment facility while allowing for greater airflow through
  the PSU.
• Intel
  Compliant – Proficiently prepared to provide a stable power source and
  connectors for the latest ATX 12V v2.3 Intel processors.
• Eco-friendly
  design: Erp Lot6 Ready! – A maximum 5Vsb current draw target in S5 off-mode of
  0.1A for its motherboards and needed to ensure the system will consume < 1W
  in its off-mode
• Multiple
  updated connectors for all types of interfaces (PCIe, SATA etc.)
• Double-Layer
  EMI Filter Dual protection from electromagnetic interference.
• Multiple
  Protection Design (OVP/UVP/OPP/OTP/SCP)
• High
  reliability with an MBTF of at least 100,000 hours of use.
• Five Year
  Warranty.

 CoolerMaster Silent Pro M2 1500W Specifications:

Model	RS-F00-SPM2
Type	ATX 12V V2.3
Dimension (W / H / D)	150 x 220 x 86 mm  5.9 x 8.6 x 3.4 inches
Input Voltage	90-264Vac (Auto Range)
Input Current	18 – 9A
Input Frequency Range	47 – 63Hz
PFC	Active PFC (>0.9)
Power Good Signal	100-500ms
Hold Up Time	>17ms
Efficiency	88% Typically
MTBF	100,000 Hours
Protection	OVP/UVP/OCP/OPP/OTP/SCP
Output Capacity	1500W
Operation Temperature	0~40°C (Nominal Input Voltage)
Regulatory	TUV / CE / UL / FCC / BSMI / GOST / C-tick / KC / CCC
Fan	Silent HDB 135mm
Certifications	80 Plus Silver
Connector	M/B 24 Pin Connector x 1 CPU 8 Pin x 2 PCI-E 8 Pin x 6 PCI-E 6+2 Pin x 6 SATA x 12 4 Pin Peripheral x 5 4 Pin Floppy x 1