Introduction
Arctic Cooling owes their good reputation almost entirely to high performance cooling products, but they are making concentrated efforts to diversify their product range. Today we will have a look at a new product from them, the
Fusion 550R PSU. Carrying an interesting name and boasting high performance and many features, it is the one and only PSU Arctic Cooling released. Is it worth being on a shortlist in such a competitive section of the market?
Manufacturer's Features and Specifications
- Ultra quiet 80mm PWM fan with low noise impeller
- 550W maximum output power, ATX 2.2
- 82-86% efficiency, 99% PFC
- 80mm ARCTIC F8 Pro fan
- Intelligent fan control (700 – 2,000 RPM)
- Controller for case ventilation
- Over-Power, Over-Voltage, Short Circuit protection,
- Over-Current Protection
- SLI and Crossfire compatible
| Output Power |
550 Watts (peak),
500 Watts (continuous) |
| Dimensions |
160L x 150W x 86H mm (including fan) |
| Efficiency |
82 – 86% |
| PFC |
Active 99% |
| Fan |
80mm ARCTIC F8 Pro |
| Fan Speed |
700 – 2,000 RPM by Intelligent Controller |
| Noise Level |
0.08 – 0.3 sone |
| Power Good Signal |
100 – 500 mS |
| Hold Up Time |
>17 mS |
| MTBF |
100,000 hours at 25°C ambient temperature |
| Safety |
CUL (Level 6) / CE / CB |
| Protection |
OVP / OPP / SCP / OCP |
Input |
| Input Voltage |
Ac 200 – 240V (Auto Range) |
| Input Current |
3.0A at 230 Vac |
| Input Frequency Range |
47 – 63 Hz |
Output |
| Peak Output |
550 Watts |
| Combined Continuous Output |
500 Watts |
| +12V (case fan) |
2 x 0.3A |
Environment |
| Operating Temp |
0°C - 50°C |
| Storage Temp |
-40°C - 80°C |
| Operating Humidity |
20% - 80% |
| Storage Humidity |
10% - 95% |
Packaging and Bundle
The Fusion is the first PSU we have seen supplied in a plastic packaging instead of a cardboard box. The packaging is not very thick but feels strong therefore it ought to be safe during transportation. Some of the product's features can be seen at the front of the package, while the unit itself is clearly visible through the sides and rear of the plastic box. You will find a small manual, 4 black mounting screws, an AC power cable and a sticker with the company logo supplied with the Fusion.
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