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APEVIA VENUS450W 450W ATX Power Supply with Auto-Thermally Controlled 120mm Fan

Name: APEVIA VENUS450W 450W ATX Power Supply with Auto-Thermally Controlled 120mm Fan, 115/230V Switch, All Protections
Brand: Apevia
SKU: B077BQ76TP

Bottom line: The APEVIA VENUS450W 450W ATX Power Supply: Floppy + 3 Molex connectors suit retro and IDE-era PC builds; main trade-off: only 3 SATA connectors, limiting multi-drive builds.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Floppy + 3 Molex connectors suit retro and IDE-era PC builds
✓ 20+4-pin main and 4+4-pin CPU connectors fit old and new motherboards
✓ Rated 36A on the +12V rail per manufacturer specs
✓ Thermally controlled 120mm fan adjusts speed to load
✓ Lists short-circuit, over-current, over-voltage, over-temp protections

Cons

✗ Only 3 SATA connectors, limiting multi-drive builds
✗ No PCIe graphics power connectors in the listed cable set
✗ No 80 Plus efficiency certification listed
✗ Manual 115/230V switch must be set correctly before first use

Manufacturer description

The Apevia Venus 450W ATX power supply (VENUS450W) is a budget PSU for retro PC builds, office towers and light-duty systems that still need legacy connectors. You get a 20/24-pin main connector that splits to 20+4, and an 8-pin CPU connector that splits to 4+4, so it fits both older 20-pin and 4-pin boards as well as newer ATX boards. Per the manufacturer, the rated maximum output is +3.3V at 16A, +5V at 16A, +12V at 36A, -12V at 0.3A and +5Vsb at 2.5A, with 5% tolerance on the 5V, 3.3V and 12V rails. The cable set has 3 SATA, 3 Molex peripheral connectors and 1 floppy connector, which…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Apevia Venus 450W work with older 20-pin motherboards?

Yes. The 24-pin main connector splits into a 20+4 configuration, and the 8-pin CPU connector splits into 4+4, so it supports boards that need a 20-pin main or 4-pin CPU connector.

Does the Apevia VENUS450W have a floppy drive connector?

Yes. The product description lists 1 floppy connector along with 3 SATA and 3 Molex peripheral connectors, which suits retro builds with floppy or IDE drives.

Why won't my Apevia Venus power supply turn on when I plug it in?

Apevia notes the unit will not power on just from connecting the power cord. All the cables, including the main motherboard connector, must be properly connected to the PC first.

Can the Apevia Venus 450W power a graphics card?

The listed connectors do not include PCIe graphics power cables, and the +12V rail is rated at 36A. It suits systems with integrated graphics or slot-powered cards. Check your GPU's power requirements first.

Key Features

Apevia Venus 450W ATX Power Supply.
Connectors:1 x 20/24pin Main Power, 1 x 8pin (4+4pin) 12V, 3 x SATA, 3 x Peripheral
Auto-Thermally Controlled Black 120mm Fan. 115/230V Switch. 5% Tolerance of 5V, 3.3V & 12V Output
IMPORTANT: The power supply will not power on simply by connecting the power cord to both the power supply and wall outlet. Ensure that all the power supply cables are properly connected to the PC for it to power on.
IMPORTANT: The 8pin CPU connector can be split apart to become a 4+4 connector by pushing one end of the 4pin down and the other end of the 4pin up for motherboards that require a 4pin power connector.
IMPORTANT: The 24pin motherboard connector can be split apart to become a 20+4 connector by pushing one end of the 20pin down and the other end of the 4pin up for motherboards that require a 20pin power connector.

Full Specifications

Brand	Apevia
Wattage	450 watts
Fan Size	120 Millimeters
Connectors	1 x 20/24pin Main Power, 1 x 8pin (4+4pin) 12V, 3 x SATA, 3 x Peripheral
Model Name	venus,venus450w
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Form Factor	ATX
Model Number	VENUS450W
Compatibility	PC, Switch
Connector Type	atx,floppy,sata,sata/3
Cooling Method	Air
Number of Fans	1
Output Wattage	450 Watts
Item Dimensions	5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches
Mfr Part Number	VENUS450W
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Maximum Input Voltage	230 Volts (AC)
Minimum Input Voltage	115 Volts
Item dimensions L x W x H	5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches
System Bus Connector Type	4+4 Pin
Full listing title	APEVIA VENUS450W 450W ATX Power Supply with Auto-Thermally Controlled 120mm Fan, 115/230V Switch, All Protections

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