Page 2 - Physical Look - Outside
It should be no surprise that our White Edition of the SilverStone Triton 1000Rz 1000W is indeed white. It looks like the last white SilverStone power supply we looked at, the DA850R Gold 850W, especially with the label on the side and the blue L-shaped ribbon. The label is upside-down in this orientation, which signals to users that they should be pointing the fan downwards in a basement configuration. For its physical size, the Triton 1000Rz 1000W is small for the wattage. It measures 14.0cm, which is smaller than recent units like the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1000W, despite having the same power capability. With a power density of 553.7W per liter, this is about as good as it gets for a fully modular Gold-rated PSU. Most modular power supplies are longer than non-modular units by a centimeter or two, as the extra length is needed to accommodate its connector board at the back. In standard ATX or eATX chassis, this length should not be much of a problem. In smaller cases that still can hold standard power supplies, a shorter length will be advantageous, especially when you consider this is fully modular.
At the top, you can see the grille over the intake fan. This has a triangular pattern in a hexagonal array. This prevents cables or fingers from entering this area while still allowing air to flow through here. The grille is stamped out of the rest of the enclosure, which is a cost-effective way to implement ventilation rather than using a separate grille piece. The 120mm fan underneath generates airflow by drawing air in here over the internal components and out the back. Four screws at the top hold the whole unit together, with one screw covered by a seal. Removing this will invalidate your three-year warranty for the Triton 1000Rz 1000W.
On the back of the power supply, there is a standard honeycomb-style grille. On one side of the unit is a horizontally aligned male C13 power input connector with an on/off switch beside it. We do not have a zero RPM fan mode switch here, so the fan will always spin, even under minimal loads. Otherwise, this ventilation area is important to allow heat to flow out of the back. Most modern power supplies have an automatic full range 110V to 240V AC line voltage selection, so there is no need for a manual switch, as seen on older power supply units without active PFC.
As with many power supplies we have seen at APH Networks, the SilverStone Triton 1000Rz 1000W is a fully modular power supply. This means all cables are completely detachable from the main unit. While it is somewhat questionable with regards to why this is necessary, since cables such as the ATX 24-pin and ATX 4-pin/EPS 8-pin have a 100% chance of being connected at all times, it may prove to be beneficial to an extent when building your computer initially. With SilverStone units, you have the flexibility to purchase alternative cable sets if needed. On top of that, the RMA process is easier, since you have the option to return the power supply only and not the cables.
At the rear cable connection panel, everything is clearly labeled and in the correct orientation. Similar connectors are grouped together and laid out in a logical manner. From the left side, there is a motherboard 24-pin split into two plugs. The next plug is a 12+4-pin 600W 12V-2x6 PCIe 5.0 connection. Then there is an array of four 10-pin connectors labeled as EPS/PCIe to connect to your CPU via the ATX/EPS 4+4 pin and for expansion cards like GPUs via the traditional PCI Express connectors. Finally, there are four 6-pin connectors for peripheral headers like SATA and Molex. SilverStone has ensured none of the cables can plug into an incorrect port. This is a reasonable array of outputs in correspondence to the number of connectors on each modular cable, which should be sufficient for most users given its output wattage.
Overall, the build quality of the SilverStone Triton 1000Rz 1000W is solid. The panels fit well together with minimal gaps, while the edges are finished off without sharpness. Plugs fully plug in and stay in place. The white paint does not easily scratch, which is possible when you move your PSU in and out often.
The voltage specification label is located on the opposite side of the fan of the SilverStone Triton 1000Rz 1000W. There are two main virtual rails. Up to 20A can be delivered via the +3.3V for a total of 66W, while the 20A on the +5V rail brings the output to 100W here. The total combined output for the +3.3V and +5V rail is 110W. In other words, your power allocation combination must fall below the limits of the listed specifications. Meanwhile, a single +12V rail delivers 83.3A or 999.6W. Overall, the combined power output for the whole SilverStone Triton 1000Rz 1000W is an unsurprising 1000W. It does sound a bit confusing to understand how this works at first, but this configuration allows for flexible power demands and should be sufficient to accommodate most users. The overall distribution is reasonable for a 1000W power supply, although we have seen many similarly rated power supplies deliver more current and wattage on the minor 3.3V and 5V rails.
As for efficiency ratings, the SilverStone Triton 1000Rz 1000W skips 80 Plus altogether and is only rated for Cybenetics ETA Gold. This rating means at 115V input, it is certified to be between 87% and 89% overall efficiency, power factor above 0.970, greater than 75% 5VSB efficiency, and less than 0.19W vampire power. Higher certifications available for power supplies of this type include Cybenetics ETA Platinum, Cybenetics ETA Titanium, and Cybenetics ETA Diamond at press time.
A total of nine modular power cables is included out of the box. All modular cables are color matching and individually sleeved, albeit with rubber, for easier bending and routing of cables. Most of these are secured together with zip ties, but many portions of the cable are loose. They are also slightly embossed to make for easier bending and flexibility. 18AWG cables are found on everything other than the 12+4 12V-2x6, which has a mix of 16AWG and 24AWG cables.
The following cables are included out of the box:
- 1x ATX 20+4 pin, 60.0cm
- 2x ATX 4+4 pin, 70.0cm
- 1x 12V-2x6 PCIe 12+4 pin, 60.0cm
- 2x PCIe 6+2 pin, 2 connectors each, 60.0cm to first connector, 15.0cm spacing thereafter
- 2x SATA, 4 connectors, 60.0cm to first connector, 15.0cm spacing thereafter
- 1x Molex, 4 connectors, 60.0cm to first connector, 15.0cm spacing thereafter
These are specified measurements from the manufacturer. Most users should have no problems with these cable lengths in modern cases. The minimum standard is around 50cm to the first connector, which is exceeded by all cables provided with this power supply. The only cable I question including is a fully Molex or peripheral cable, especially as this is an outdated connector type. I can still appreciate the fact that if I do not need it, I can leave it out.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Outside
3. Physical Look - Inside
4. Minor Tests and Conclusion
