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Thermaltake PS-SPD-0550MNFABU-1 Smart BM2 550W Bronze PSU

★★★★★4.4 (1827 reviews)
550W

Efficient and Reliable Power for Your Gaming RigThe Thermaltake Smart BM2 550W 80+ Bronze Power Supply delivers a stable and efficient power solution for your gaming or workstation PC. Designed with premium components, it ensures near-silent operation and reliable performance even under demanding...

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Overview

Efficient and Reliable Power for Your Gaming Rig

The Thermaltake Smart BM2 550W 80+ Bronze Power Supply delivers a stable and efficient power solution for your gaming or workstation PC. Designed with premium components, it ensures near-silent operation and reliable performance even under demanding conditions...

Specifications:

  • Wattage: 550W
  • 80+ Certification: Bronze
  • Form Factor: ATX 12V v2.4 and EPS v2.92
  • PFC: Active PFC
  • Input Voltage: 100V-240V~
  • Cooling: 140mm Quiet Fan
  • Efficiency: Up to 85% at 115Vac input
  • Japanese Main Capacitor: Yes
  • Semi-Modular: Yes
  • Protections: OVP, OCP, OPP, OTP, SCP
  • PCI-E 6+2Pin Connectors: 2

Key Features

[80+ BRONZE & INTEL C6/C7 STATES READY] - Deliver up to 85% efficiency, BM2 Series optimized to work with all generations of Intel's processors to achieve maximum energy saving

[JAPANESE MAIN CAPACITOR] - High quality Japanese capacitors offer the highest stability, durability, and reliability

[DC TO DC DESIGN] - Efficiently change voltage level for 12V, 5V, and 3V to match the loads to the power supply

[HIGH AMPERAGE SINGLE +12V RAIL] - ensures a stable and reliable supply to other PC components

[Industrial protections] - (OVP) Over Voltage protection, (SCP) short circuit protection, (OPP) over Power Protection, (OTP) over temperature protection, and (OCP) Over current protection

Specifications

Power Output
550W
Efficiency Rating
80+ Bronze
Main Capacitor Type
Japanese
Design
DC to DC
+12V Rail
High Amperage Single
Protections
OVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, OCP
Compatibility
Intel C6/C7 States Ready

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The 80+ Bronze certification ensures up to 85% efficiency, reducing energy consumption and operating costs.
  • Equipped with high-quality Japanese main capacitors, offering superior stability, durability, and long-term reliability.
  • Features a DC to DC design that efficiently manages voltage levels for stable power delivery to all components.
  • The high amperage single +12V rail provides a reliable and stable power supply to your PC's critical components.
  • Includes comprehensive industrial protections such as OVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, and OCP to safeguard your system.

👎 Cons

  • The 550W power output may not be sufficient for high-end gaming systems or workstations with multiple power-hungry components.
  • While 80+ Bronze is efficient, it is not as highly efficient as Gold, Platinum, or Titanium rated power supplies.
  • Specific details on fan noise levels or cooling technology are not provided, which could be a consideration for quiet builds.
  • The product description does not specify if the cables are modular, semi-modular, or fixed, affecting cable management.
  • The Intel C6/C7 states readiness is a specific optimization that might not be relevant for all CPU architectures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Thermaltake Smart BM2 550W PSU is 80+ Bronze certified, meaning it delivers up to 85% efficiency.
This PSU incorporates high-quality Japanese main capacitors, designed for enhanced stability, durability, and reliability.
Yes, it includes comprehensive industrial protections such as Over Voltage Protection (OVP), Short Circuit Protection (SCP), Over Power Protection (OPP), Over Temperature Protection (OTP), and Over Current Protection (OCP).
Yes, it features a high amperage single +12V rail, which is designed to ensure a stable and reliable power supply to other PC components.
Yes, the BM2 Series is optimized to work with all generations of Intel's processors to achieve maximum energy saving, specifically Intel C6/C7 states ready.

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