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It was many months ago that ThermalTake released their first PSUs, these were good enough for them to start gaining a strong reputation in this highly competitive market. Today we will take a look at their affordable, mid-range PSU, the ToughPower 500W. The ToughPower 500W is a modular and silent PSU, but is it good enough to compete in the wide spanning but budget minded mid-range market?
Manufacturer features and specifications
- Extremely Quiet 140mm ball-bearing fan decreases 17% noise level
- Stable 500W continuous output (at 50C operating environment)
- Complies with ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V 2.91 version
- Three independent & dedicated +12V rails (12V1,12V2,12V3 ) provide stable and superior performance for PC system (combined loading of 36A).
- Supports Dual Core CPU and all Multi-Core GPU technologies.
- Modularized Cable Management to eliminate clutter and improve airflow inside the case.
- Independent Voltage Circuit: offers unflappable current delivery under heavy load.
- Strict voltage regulation (+-3%): provides steady voltage for system.
- Active Power Factor Correction (PF>0.99) and high efficiency (up to 85%).
- Protections: Over Current, Over Voltage, and Short-Circuit protection.
- Safety / EMI Approvals: CE, CB, TUV, FCC, UL, CUL, and BSMI certified.
Model |
W0151 |
Power |
500W |
Dimension |
150mm(L)x160mm(W)x86mm(H) |
Net Weight |
2.02 Kg |
Switches |
ATX Logic on-off additional power rocker switch |
PFC |
Active PFC (PF > 0.9) |
Cooling System |
140mm QFan
SPEED: 1900 +-10% RPM
AIR FLOW: 93 CFM
BEARING TYPE: Two Ball Bearing
Temp. Auto Control |
Noise |
15 dBA at 1200 RPM, 17 dBA at 1500 RPM |
P. G. Signal |
100-500 ms |
Efficiency |
Up to 85% |
Hold-up Time |
16ms at 80% of full load |
INPUT |
Input Voltage |
115 VAC ~ 230 VAC |
Input Frequency Range |
47 ~ 63 Hz |
MTBF |
120,000 hrs minimum |
Input Current |
100Vac / 6.0A max. 200Vac / 3.0A max. |
ENVIRONMENT |
Operating Temp. |
10C to 50C |
Storage Temp. |
-20C to 70C |
Operating Humidity |
20% to 90%, non-condensing |
Storage Humidity |
5% to 95%, non-condensing |
PROTECTION |
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DC rail |
Trigger Point/Range |
Over Voltage Protection |
+3.3V trip point |
4.5 Vmax |
+5.0V trip point |
7.0 Vmax |
+12.0V trip point |
15.6 Vmax |
Over Current Protection |
Not over 240VA for +5V & +3.3V output voltage
19A to 25A for +12V rails |
Short Protection |
All output to GND |
Output Information |
AC INPUT |
115V/ 230V 6/3A 47~63Hz |
DC OUTPUT |
+3.3V |
+5V |
+12V1 |
+12V2 |
+12V3 |
-12V |
+5VSB |
Max Output Current |
30A |
28A |
18A |
18A |
16A |
0.8A |
3A |
Min Current |
0.5A |
2A |
1.0A |
1.0A |
1.0A |
0.0A |
0.0A |
Peak Current |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
3.5A |
Max Combined Wattage |
99W |
140W |
432W |
9.6W |
15W |
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Packaging and Bundle
The ThermalTake ToughPower 500W unit is supplied in a rather simple, white cardboard box. Everything inside is very well secured between Styrofoam pieces so the product should be very safe during shipping. As well as the unit, you will also find a bag with the modular cables, a box with the AC power cable inside it, a well written manual, a case sticker, the necessary 3M screws and a silicone anti-vibration gasket. |
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