Apevia RAPTOR500W Raptor 500W ATX Power Supply with 120MM Black Fan
Bottom line: The Apevia RAPTOR500W Raptor 500W ATX Power Supply with 120MM Black Fan: +12V rail delivers 36A, enough headroom for a single 6+2-pin PCI-E card; main trade-off: only 3 SATA and 3 Molex leads limit multi-drive retro builds.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ +12V rail delivers 36A, enough headroom for a single 6+2-pin PCI-E card
- ✓ 20/24-pin main splits to 20+4 for older ATX motherboards
- ✓ 115/230V switch supports both North American and international mains
- ✓ 120mm auto-thermally controlled fan with no LED lighting
Cons
- ✗ Only 3 SATA and 3 Molex leads limit multi-drive retro builds
- ✗ Single 6+2-pin PCI-E connector rules out dual-connector GPUs
- ✗ Non-modular cabling means unused floppy and Molex leads stay in the case
- ✗ Apevia explicitly advises against using this unit for crypto mining
Manufacturer description
Apevia RAPTOR500W Raptor Series 500W ATX Power Supply with 1 x 120mm Auto-Thermally Controlled Black Case Fan (No LED Lights). 1 x 20/24pin Main Power /1 x 8pin CPU connector (P4+4) 12V / 3 x SATA/ 3 x Molex/ 1 x 6+2-pin PCI-express/ 1 x Floppy Connectors. 115/230V Switch, 5% Tolerance of 5V, 3.3V & 12V Output. Max. Output Current +3.3V(16A), +5V(16A), +12V(36A), -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…
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- Apevia RAPTOR500W Raptor 500W ATX Power Supply With 120MM Black Fan.
- Connectors:1 x 20/24pin Main Power, 1 x 8pin (4+4pin) CPU 12V, 3 x SATA, 3 x Molex, 1 x 6+2-pin PCI-express, 1 x Floppy
- 1 x Auto-Thermally Controlled Red 120mm Fan (No LED). 115/230V Switch. Max. Output Current +3.3V(16A), +5V(16A), +12V(36A), -12V(0.3A), +5Vsb(2.5A)
- Safety Protections. Standard ATX Size: 5.9" x 5.5" x 3.4" (L x W x H)
- NOTE: 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.
- NOTE: 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 | 500 watts |
| Fan Size | 120 Millimeters |
| Connectors | 1 x 20/24pin Main Power, 1 x 8pin (4+4pin) CPU 12V, 3 x SATA, 3 x Molex, 1 x 6+2-pin PCI-express, 1 x Floppy |
| Model Name | RAPTOR500W |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Model Number | RAPTOR500W |
| Compatibility | PC, Switch |
| Connector Type | Molex, PCI Express |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Fans | 1 |
| Output Wattage | 500 Watts |
| Item Dimensions | 5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches |
| Mfr Part Number | RAPTOR500W |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Power Supply Design | Non-Modular |
| 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 | 24 Pin |
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