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Silverstone Extreme 500 Bronze 80 Plus Bronze 500W SFX Power Supply, SST-EX500-B
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Silverstone Extreme 500 Bronze 80 Plus Bronze 500W SFX Power Supply, SST-EX500-B

Bottom line: The Silverstone Extreme 500 Bronze 80 Plus Bronze 500W SFX Power Supply is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the power supplies category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Supports standard SFX form factor and ATX via included bracket
  • ✓ Backed by SilverStone's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Extreme 500 Bronze 80 PLUS Bronze 500W SFX power supply. Designed for 80 PLUS Bronze level of efficiency to reduce wasted heat and save on electricity. Built-in 92 mm fan has excellent airflow and low noise, perfect for quiet home or office use. Powerful single +12V rail design, perfect for future high-end component upgrades or overclocking. Soft and flexible thin cables designed to ease cable management process.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Silverstone Extreme 500 Bronze 80 Plus Bronze 500W SFX Power Supply using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the power supplies category. SilverStone'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.

Common buyer scenarios for power supplies of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Supports standard SFX form factor and ATX via included bracket
  • 500W 24/7 continuous power output with 40℃ operating temperature
  • Silent running 92 mm fan with 18dBA minimum
  • Japanese primary capacitor
  • High efficiency with 80 PLUS Bronze certification

Full Specifications

BrandSilverStone
Wattage500
Fan Size9.2 centimeters
Model NameEX500-B
Form FactorAtx,Sfx
Model NumberSST-SX0500FCBR-A
Connector TypeATX, PCI Express
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Fans1
Output Wattage500
Item Dimensions4.92 x 3.94 x 2.5 inches
Mfr Part NumberSST-SX0500FCBR-A
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Power Supply DesignSemi-Modular" or "Non-Modular" or "Full Modular
Warranty Description3 Year
Maximum Input Voltage120 volts_of_alternating_current
Item dimensions L x W x H4.92 x 3.94 x 2.5 inches
System Bus Connector Type6-pin,8-pin
Connector Type Used on CableATX, PCI Express

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