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Apevia CAPTAIN550 ATX 550W Power Supply

Name: Apevia CAPTAIN550 ATX 550W Power Supply
Brand: Apevia
SKU: B089PZCB7X

Status: Apevia CAPTAIN550 ATX 550W Power Supply: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-05 16:25 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Apevia CAPTAIN550 ATX 550W Power Supply: Single +12V rail rated 39A powers most single-GPU budget and office builds; main trade-off: non-modular design leaves unused SATA and Molex leads cluttering the case.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Single +12V rail rated 39A powers most single-GPU budget and office builds
✓ All-black cables keep cable routing and case airflow looking tidy
✓ Auto-thermally controlled 120mm fan stays quiet under light loads
✓ 115/230V switch supports use across different regional power grids
✓ Full protection suite: over-current, over-voltage, over-power and over-temp

Cons

✗ Non-modular design leaves unused SATA and Molex leads cluttering the case
✗ Single 6+2 PCIe connector limits it to one low-power graphics card
✗ No 80 PLUS efficiency certification listed for the 550W rating
✗ Only 3 SATA connectors, tight for multi-drive or RGB-heavy setups

Manufacturer description

Apevia CAPTAIN550 Captain Series 550W Power Supply with 1 x 120mm Auto-Thermally Controlled Black Case Fan. 1 x 20 /24pin Main Power /1 x 12V(P8) / 1 x 6+2 PCI-express/ 3 x SATA/ 3 x Molex. 115/230V Switch, 5% Tolerance of 5V, 3.3V & 12V Output. Max. Output Current +3.3V(16A), +5V(17A), +12V(39A), -12V(0.3A), +5Vsb(2.5A), Circuit/Over-Current/Over-Voltage/Over-Power/Under-Voltage/Over-Temperature Protections. For safety, do not overload, abuse or modify the power supply unit. Use of this unit for Bitcoin Mining is not suggested since it will shorten the life and cause failures of power…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Apevia CAPTAIN550 ATX 550W Power Supply using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the power supplies category. Apevia's power supplies lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

Power Supply Specifications: Apevia CAPTAIN550 Captain 550W ATX Power Supply delivers reliable performance for your PC build
Comprehensive Connector Options: 1 x 20/24pin Main Power, 1 x P8pin(P4+4pin), 1 x 6/8pin PCI-express, 12V, 3 x SATA, 3 x Peripheral connectors for versatile compatibility
Cooling and Power Output: 1 x Auto-Thermally Controlled Black 120mm Fan with 115/230V Switch. Max. Output Current +3.3V(16A), +5V(17A), +12V(39A), -12V(0.3A), +5Vsb(2.5A)
Safety and Design Features: Multiple safety protections included. Standard ATX Size: 5.9" x 5.5" x 3.4" (L x W x H) with all black cables for neatness
Power On Requirements: 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
Flexible CPU Connector: 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

Full Specifications

Brand	Apevia
Wattage	550 watts
Fan Size	12 centimeters
Model Name	captain
Form Factor	ATX
Model Number	CAPTAIN550
Compatibility	PC, Switch
Connector Type	atx,floppy,pci-express,pci-express/,sata,sata/
Cooling Method	Air
Number of Fans	1
Output Wattage	550
Item Dimensions	5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches
Mfr Part Number	CAPTAIN550
Number of Items	1
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Warranty Description	1 Year
Maximum Input Voltage	230 volts_of_alternating_current
Minimum Input Voltage	115 volts
Cooling and Power Output	1 x Auto-Thermally Controlled Black 120mm Fan with 115/230V Switch. Max. Output Current +3.3V(16A), +5V(17A), +12V(39A), -12V(0.3A), +5Vsb(2.5A)
Item dimensions L x W x H	5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches

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