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Rating: | (4.3 out of 5 stars) |
Reviews: | 744 Amazon Reviews |
Product Name: | Thermaltake Smart 500W 80+ White Certified PSU, Continuous Power with 120mm Cooling Fan [Quite Fan] |
Product Description: | Incorporating various high-quality components, the Smart Series - models are rated from 500W to 700W - saves energy through its high efficiency of up to 86% and accommodates any mainstream build with the most demanding requirements. An embedded intelligent cooling fan delivers excellent airflow at an exceptionally low noise level. Additionally, the Single +12V rail design enables non-stop usage with stable and reliable performance. Smart Series adopt 120mm cooling fan delivers excellent airflow at an exceptionally low noise level. Smart Series saves energy through its high energy efficiency of up to 86% and is 80 PLUS Standard Certified. High quality components enable non-stop usage with stable and reliable performance, no more capacitor explosion and leakage. Single +12V Output. P/N: PS-SPD-0500NPCW-W Short P/N: SPD-0500P Model: SP-500AH2NKW Type: Intel ATX 12V 2.3 Max. Output Capacity: 500W Color: Black Dimension (H x W x D): 86mm x 150mm x 140mm PFC (Power Factor Correction): Active PFC Power Good Signal: 100-500 msec Hold Up Time : 16msec (minimum) within 60% load Input current: 8A max Input Frequency Range: 50 Hz - 60 Hz Input Voltage: 100Vac – 240Vac Operating Temperature: 5℃ to +40℃ Operating Humidity: 20% to 85%,non-condensing Operating Temperature: -40 ℃ to +55 ℃ Operating Humidity: 10% to 95%, non-condensing Cooling System: 120mm Fan: 1800 R.P.M. ± 10% Efficiency: 82-86% efficiency @ 20-100% load MTBF : 100,000 hrs minimum Safety Approval: CE/CB/TUV/ UL/ FCC PCI-E Connector: PCI-E 6+2pin x 2 |
Manufacturer: | Thermaltake USA Direct |
Model Number: | PS-SPD-0500NPCWUS-W |
Product SKU: | B014W3EM2W |
UPC: | 841163062234 |
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White, bronze, silver, gold, and platinum all represent different level of nominal efficiency.
More power supplies offer their best efficiency at 75 to 80% of load. That is where it is 80% efficient at converting ac to dc. For a gold 90% is not a peak watt but at 75 of peak.
The efficiency is important, but also the parts of achieve that efficiency tend to be better quality, as better cool and better capacitors, etc. Japanese Nippon are best, but all Japanese capacitors are high quality.
So, it is natural for higher rates one to last longer. I have yet to have a seasonic or EVGA gold fail despite constant load.
I would not buy a unrated or white. Bronze is a minimum. I would recommend to look at for all power supply reviews. I would not trust my computer to a unreviewed power supply
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I've seen bad power supplies do some very weird stuff back in my computer repair days. Computer comes in and you would swear the mobo is defective. Try swapping out the power supply, and all is well again. The worst power supply I have ever seen was called Sparkle. They seemed to be OEM for a lot of HP desktops back in the day. And I remember the name very well because we always joked that when you plugged them in you better stand back, cause they would sparkle right in your face and give you a good zap if not careful.
I see a lot of their pc cases on sale on newegg. That's the only thing I know em for.
Antec is still around but not as relevant. The older players that are still in the game are ones like SeaSonic, Thermaltake and even EVGA. Corsair is typically rebadged PSUs from various manufacturers. But I agree that no-name PSUs have been the source of numerous weird issues so I stick with known good brands.
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No issues so far. I'm aware that these are low on the totem pole (just above do not use on Linus list) but they get the job done, especially in these times.
If you're looking at a sub $50 PSU in the first place you probably aren't building a beast of machine and that's where I'd use this. I've also used countless EVGA whites for flip builds and had no issues.
That said, please understand the load you'll be putting on these. Don't buy one with a 2080
I'd suggest plugging your parts into PC Part Picker or a similar site. It'll calculate your estimated wattage.
Just make sure the PSU you pick is a fair bit stronger than your estimated power usage to be safe.