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Passive cooling mode. Separate button for switching cooler operation modes.
Power750 W750 W
Form factorATXATX
Specs
PFCactiveactive
Efficiency94 %90 %
Cooling systemsemi-passivesemi-passive
Fan size135 mm120 mm
Fan bearinghydrodynamic
Certification80+ Gold80+ Gold
ATX12V version2.42.3
Power connectors
MB/CPU power supply24+8+8(4+4) pin24+8+8(4+4) pin
SATA88
MOLEX33
PCI-E 8pin (6+2)44
Floppy
Cable systemmodularmodular
Braided wires
Cable length
MB610 mm
CPU650 mm
SATA810 mm
MOLEX690 mm
PCI-E750 mm
Max. power
+3.3V20 А20 А
+5V20 А20 А
+12V162 А62 А
-12V0.3 А0.3 А
+5Vsb3 А3 А
+12V744 W744 W
+3.3V +5V100 W100 W
-12V0.3 W3.6 W
+5Vsb15 W15 W
General
Over voltage protection (OVP)
Over power protection (OPP)
Short circuit protection (SCP)
ProtectionUVP, OCP, OTPUVP, OCP, OTP
Manufacturer's warranty12 years10 years
Dimensions (HxWxD)86x150x140 mm86x150x140 mm
Added to E-Catalogmay 2018october 2017

Efficiency

Efficiency, in this case — the ratio of the power of the power supply (see "Power") to its power consumption. The higher the efficiency, the more efficient the power supply, the less energy it consumes from the network at the same output power, and the cheaper it is to operate. Efficiency may differ depending on the load; the characteristics can indicate both the minimum efficiency and its value at an average load (50%).

It should be noted that compliance with one or another level of 80PLUS efficiency directly depends on this indicator (for more details, see "Certificate").

Fan size

The diameter of the fan(s) in the power supply cooling system.

The large diameter allows to achieve good efficiency at relatively low RPMs, which in turn reduces noise and power consumption. On the other hand, large fans are more expensive than small ones and take up a lot of space, which affects the dimensions of the entire PSU. We also emphasize that a small fan is not yet a sign of a cheap power supply — quite advanced models can also have such equipment, in order to reduce dimensions.

As for specific diameters, the smallest value that can be found in modern consumer-grade PSUs is 80 mm. The most popular option is 120 mm, this size gives good efficiency and a relatively low noise level at a reasonable price and dimensions. Larger diameters are somewhat less common — 135 mm and 140 mm.

Fan bearing

The bearing is the piece between the rotating axle of the fan and the fixed base that supports the axle and reduces friction. The following types of bearings are found in modern fans:

— Sliding. The action of these bearings is based on direct contact between two solid surfaces, carefully polished to reduce friction. Such devices are simple, reliable and durable, but their efficiency is quite low — rolling, and even more so the hydrodynamic and magnetic principle of operation, provide much less friction.

— Rolling. They are also called "ball bearings", since the "mediators" between the axis of rotation and the fixed base are balls (less often — cylindrical rollers) fixed in a special ring. When the axis rotates, such balls roll between it and the base, due to which the friction force is very low — noticeably lower than in plain bearings. On the other hand, the design turns out to be more expensive and complex, and in terms of reliability it is somewhat inferior to both the same plain bearings and more advanced hydrodynamic devices. Therefore, although rolling bearings are quite widespread nowadays, however, in general, they are much less common than the mentioned varieties.

— Hydrodynamic. Bearings of this type are filled with a special liquid; when rotated, it creates a layer on which the moving part of the bearing slides. In this way, direct contact between hard surfaces is avoided and friction is significantly reduced compared to previous...types. Also, these bearings are quiet and very reliable. Of their shortcomings, a relatively high cost can be noted, but in fact this moment often turns out to be invisible against the background of the price of the entire system. Therefore, this option is extremely popular nowadays, it can be found in cooling systems of all levels — from low-cost to advanced.

— Magnetic centering. Bearings based on the principle of magnetic levitation: the rotating axis is "suspended" in a magnetic field. Thus, it is possible (as in hydrodynamic ones) to avoid contact between solid surfaces and further reduce friction. Considered the most advanced type of bearings, they are reliable and quiet, but expensive.

ATX12V version

A standard for power supplies that supplements the ATX specifications regarding power supply along the 12 V line. Introduced into use since the time of the Intel Pentium 4 processor. In the first series of the standard, the +5 V line was mainly used; from version 2.0, the +12 V line was introduced to fully power the components computer. Also in the second generation, a 24-pin power connector appeared, used in most modern motherboards.

-12V

The maximum power that the PSU is capable of delivering to the power line is -12V.

See "Maximum current and power" for details on power lines in general. Here we note that -12V is a rather specific format used exclusively in power plugs for motherboards — to supply power to individual motherboard components that require reverse polarity.

Manufacturer's warranty

Manufacturer's warranty provided for this model.

In fact, this is the minimum service life promised by the manufacturer, subject to the rules of operation. There are both models with a small warranty up to 3 years, and more advanced power supplies, in which the warranty can reach 7, 10 years and even 12 years. In general , a 5-year warranty(for example) does not mean that the device will fail after the specified time. Most often, the actual service life of the device is much longer than the guaranteed one.

Specific warranty periods may vary even for similar drives from the same manufacturer. So not
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