Super Flower Leadex III ARGB 550W 80 PLUS Gold Modular Power Supply – Black

For years Super Flower has been the insider secret in the world of power supplies Unlike other brands of power supplies Super Flower are not reliant upon contract-based manufacture and engineering service providers Instead Super Flower have brought their own power supply factories to the table along with a highly-skilled development department This allows Super Flower to sell their own brand name power supplies as well as rebranded models for other companies delivering them with superb styling at attractive prices Consequently it comes as little surprise that Super Flower power supplies are frequently recommended by noteworthy publications as well as satisfied end users The Leadex range marks the manufacturer's successful entrance into the high-end segment With outstanding performance and low noise levels the Leadex family has set the bar for performance power supplies since the end of 2013 The new Leadex III ARGB Gold series from Super Flower represents an innovative addition to their product range adding addressable RGB-LED lighting to their range of fully-modular 80 PLUS Gold power supplies THE FEATURES OF THE SUPER FLOWER LEADEX III ARGB GOLD 500 WATT POWER SUPPLYFully modular 80 PLUS Gold-certified power supplyECO mode for quiet and efficient coolingQuiet 130 mm fan with fluid dynamic bearingsDigitally addressable RGB-LED lightingFully modular cable managementSeven year manufacturer guarantee2x 62-Pin PCIe 6x SATA 4x 4-Pin MolexLOW NOISE THANKS TO SEMI-PASSIVE MODEIt is reassuring to know that humming away beneath the hood of all Leadex power supplies rated between 550 and 850 Watts is the same tried-and-tested Leadex III platform - all designed and built in-house In comparison to its predecessors the volume of the fan and as a result the overall noise produced by the unit has undergone an impressive reduction this is due to the implementation of fluid dynamic bearing fans The switch on the rear of the unit allows it to switch between two different cooling modes Due to the low fan speeds and the use of FDB technology the power supply remains - even when active cooling is engaged remarkably quiet in comparison to traditional ball bearing-style fans The smoother functioning also allows the overall lifespan of the fan to increase as well HIGH EFFICIENCY &38; INDEPENDENT VOLTAGE REGULATIONAll Leadex III Gold power supplies are 80 PLUS Gold-certified as such they achieve a minimum of 92 percent efficiency at medium load Under low loads of 20 percent 90 percent efficiency is maintained and under full load a respectable 89 percent As a result Leadex's third-gen power supplies have more than earned their place in the pantheon of economical and efficient units In order to achieve this high degree of operating efficiency Super Flower opts for only the most cutting-edge technology the Leadex III platform as did its predecessors the best quality LLC resonance converters and DC-DC down regulation for the 33- and 5 Volt rails Due to this type of independent voltage regulation the voltages output from the unit remain stable even under challenging scenarios (eg asymmetric loading) The unit is even capable of delivering the full rated output on the 12 Volt rail if necessary In combination with the low ripple Leadex III have positioned themselves as the ideal option for demanding configurations and overclocking projects MODERN TECH AND PREMIUM PARTSThe choice of semiconductors and capacitors shows Super Flower putting a clear emphasis on quality That's why the primary board uses Japanese-brand electrolytic capacitors rated for 105 degrees along with polymer electrolytic capacitors The circuit board responsible for the modular cable management are also A-grade 105 degree Taiwanese capacitors In combination with the smart fan control and the durable FDB fan the unit manages to achieve an expected operating life of greater than 100000 hours With over- and undervoltage protection (OVP UVP) short circuit (SCP) overload (OPP) overheating (OTP) and overcurrent (OCP on 33- and 5-volt rails) the Leadex III always switches off in an emergency to protect valuable hardware (and itself) from damage As a result the choice for Super Flower to offer a full seven-year manufacturer's warranty on all models in the Leadex III series was an easy one As with all other Leadex power supplies Super Flower relies on fully modular cable management and completely black cables Only the wiring harnesses that are actually needed are connected to the power supply The 550 Watt model offered here already has extensive cable options In addition to the 204 pin connector for the motherboard two 44 pin connectors are available for the processor and a total of two 62 pin PCIe connectors for the graphics cards The other components are supplied with six SATA connectors and four Molex connectors if needed In short The third generation Super Flower Leadex is even more economical and quiet than its predecessor The new edition delivers even better voltages and managed to impress us with new features and the extended warranty period of seven years STYLISH RGB-LED LIGHTINGThe Super Flower Leadex III ARGB Gold power supplies offer extensive RGB lighting that radiates through the fan openings and the transparent connectors of the power supply It offers a total of 16 lighting modes which can be selected via a button on the power supply Synchronization with compatible motherboards from ASUS Gigabyte ASRock and MSI is also possible The power supply is connected to a digital 3-pin RGB header (5V) of the motherboard Technical DetailsDimensions 150 x 86 x 160 mm (W x H x D)Fan 130 mm (FDB bearings ARGB automatic control with selectable active and semi-passive modes)Color WhiteEfficiency min 929089 at 5020100 load 80 PLUS Gold 230V EU CertificateActive PFCForm factor ATX12VEPS12VPower 550 W33V 20 A5V 20 A33V &38; 5V 100 W12V 458 A 5496 W-12V 05 A 6 W5Vsb 30 A 15 WConnections (removable)1x 24-pin EPS12V (600 mm)2x 44-pin EPS12VATX12V (700 mm)1x two 62 pin PCIe (550 150 mm)2x three SATA (550 120 120 mm)1x four 4 pole Molex (550 100 100 100 mm)1x 3-pin RGB (5V)Manufacturer warranty 7 yearsProtective circuits Over- and undervoltage (OVP UVP) short circuit (SCP) overload (OPP) overheating (OTP) and overcurrent (OCP for 33- and 5-volt rails)... 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