PC Peripherals What about this PSU - Coolermaster Thunder 450/500

[spitfire]

Hello !

We dont really like collermaster EP series PSUs for low efficiency and overpricing. Recently I came across this new thunder series PSUs . The specs seem really good. Price also hits the sweet spot. What do you think guys ? Should I buy it ? Price seems to be between 2900-3300 range

I have a moderate rig planning to buy 7750

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[TD="class: specs, width: 150, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]Model[/TD]
[TD="class: specs, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]RS-500-ACAB-M3[/TD]
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[TD="colspan: 2"][/TD]
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[TD="class: specs2, width: 150"]Type[/TD]
[TD="class: specs2"]lntel ATX 12V V2.3[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs, width: 150, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]Dimension (W / H / D)[/TD]
[TD="class: specs, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]150 x 140 x 86mm
5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inch[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs2, width: 150"]Input Voltage[/TD]
[TD="class: specs2"]180~264Vac[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs, width: 150, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]Input Current[/TD]
[TD="class: specs, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]5A@230Vac[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs2, width: 150"]Input Frequency Range[/TD]
[TD="class: specs2"]47~63Hz[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs, width: 150, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]PFC[/TD]
[TD="class: specs, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]Active PFC[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs2, width: 150"]Power Good Signal[/TD]
[TD="class: specs2"]100 ~ 500 ms[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs, width: 150, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]Hold Up Time[/TD]
[TD="class: specs, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]>17ms[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs2, width: 150"]Efficiency[/TD]
[TD="class: specs2"]>85%@ Typical Load[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs, width: 150, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]MTBF[/TD]
[TD="class: specs, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]>100,000 Hours[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs2, width: 150"]Protection[/TD]
[TD="class: specs2"]OVP / OCP /OPP / SCP[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs, width: 150, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]Output Capacity[/TD]
[TD="class: specs, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]500W[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs2, width: 150"]Operation Temperature[/TD]
[TD="class: specs2"]0~40�C[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs, width: 150, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]Regulatory[/TD]
[TD="class: specs, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]CB / CE / CCC[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs2, width: 150"]Fan[/TD]
[TD="class: specs2"]120mm Fan[/TD]
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[TD="class: specs, width: 150, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]Connector[/TD]
[TD="class: specs, bgcolor: #E4E4E4"]MB 20+4 Pin x 1
CPU12V 4+4 Pin x 1
PCI-e 6+2 Pin x 1
SATA x 6
4Pin Peripheral x 3
4Pin Floppy x 1[/TD]
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Link to the product
Thunder 500W - Cooler Master

Flipkart Link
Cooler Master Thunder 500W 500 Watts PSU | Psu | Flipkart.com

ITDepot Link
Theitdepot - Cooler Master Thunder 500W Power Supply (RS-500-ACAB-M3)

 

[ALPHA17]

Stick to the Cooler Master GX450W OR Corsair CX v2430W. The Thunder series just like any other budget design has a lot of pitfalls disguised by marketing blurb and skullduggery.

Take for example their latest farce called the Cooler Master Extreme 2 --> http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Cooler-Master-Extreme-2-475-W-Power-Supply-Review/1550.

 

[spitfire]

^ Thats the reason I hate CM-EP series .... but 85% efficiency 500w at 3k looks really good ..at least on paper.... I thiink I should wait for some real life reviews .. what do you think ?

 

[Coolermaster]

Dear Spitfire,

Last week only we launched the Thunder series PSUs. This series will gradually replace the EP series of PSUs. For now the Thunder will be available in 450,500 and 600W. The range will increase in future. This is an entire new series and no way connected with the EP - even the OEM is different (better) compared to EP series.

The salient feature of this series is 3 years warranty, Active PFC and high-efficiency design (up to 85%). The prices will be reasonable too. If you need any more information you can PM me.

Cheers!
Sanket