The SAMA G1000 arrives in a plain brown cardboard box, similar to the packaging used for the ENERMAX REVOLUTION III PSU we reviewed recently. While the material suggests a shift towards recycled cardboard, there is no clear indication that SAMA is pursuing any broader eco-friendly packaging initiative.


Specifications of the power supply is printed on the side as well as certifications the company acquired. The parent company, Guangzhuo Aojie Technology Co., Ltd, of SAMA’s information is also printed on this side.


SAMA did pack the PSU in a rather space-saving package with the bare essentials included. The PSU is wrapped in bubble wrap and protected by foam inserts.


All the cables are in a sealed plastic bag along with a C13 power cord, a set of screws, and a set of Velcro straps for cable management.

Cables


The SAMA G1000 comes with braided flat black cables that mimics the look and feel of sleeved cables.


The COUGAR GLE and ENERMAX REVOLUTION III use embossed flat black cables that present far better visually, with each cable separated to mimic the look of individually sleeved wires. In contrast, the SAMA G1000’s cables remain joined together, making it immediately apparent that they are not premium sleeved cables. Separating the wires creates a far more convincing illusion, one that could make onlookers pause and question whether the cabling is genuinely sleeved.

The SAMA G1000 comes with the following cables:



The SAMA G1000’s 8-pin (6+2) PCIe cables do not include pigtails or daisy chained connectors, meaning users will need to run two separate cables when powering graphics cards that require dual 8-pin inputs.