GAMDIAS
GAMDIAS 550W Power Supply & 550 Waltt PSU 80 Plus Bronze Certified
Bottom line: The GAMDIAS 550W Power Supply & 550 Waltt PSU 80 Plus Bronze Certified is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the power supplies & cables 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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Manufacturer description
The HELIOS M1-550B features an 80 PLUS Bronze certification that guarantees 85% efficiency, and flat black cables for easy installation and cable management. It is also equipped with a 120mm hydraulic bearing smart fan that can adjust the fan speed according to temperature automatically and ensure low-noise operation
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored GAMDIAS 550W Power Supply & 550 Waltt PSU 80 Plus Bronze Certified using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the power supplies & cables category. GAMDIAS's power supplies & cables 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 & cables 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
- 80+ Bronze Efficiency: GAMDIAS 80 plus bronze power supplies give the best and economic solution for the power transfer for your gaming computer systems
- High Temperature Resilience: GAMDIAS new 80+ Bronze PSU offers an increase in operating temperature to its predecessor to a maximum of 50 degrees Celsius
- Automatic Fan Speed Optimization: GAMDIAS ECO fan speed control system adjusts the fan speed with the excellent balance between the power loading and noise
- Ultra Silent Mode: HELIO power supply is geared with an ultra quiet fan and just a simple switch for the silent mode. Enjoy the max heat dissipation or turn on the silent mode with the optimized automatic fan speed
- High Quality & Long Lasting Capacitors: High quality capacitors of GAMDIAS computer power supply provide superb performance and reliability
Full Specifications
| Brand | GAMDIAS |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 550 watts |
| Model Name | HELIOS M1-550B |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Model Number | HELIOS M1-550B |
| Compatibility | PC, Switch |
| Connector Type | ATX, PCI Express |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Fans | 1 |
| Output Wattage | 550 Watts |
| Item Dimensions | 6 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Mfr Part Number | HELIOS M1-550B |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Power Supply Design | Non-Modular |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
| 80+ Bronze Efficiency | GAMDIAS 80 plus bronze power supplies give the best and economic solution for the power transfer for your gaming computer systems |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Minimum Input Voltage | 100 Volts |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| System Bus Connector Type | PCI Express |
| Full listing title | GAMDIAS 550W Power Supply & 550 Waltt PSU 80 Plus Bronze Certified, 550 Watt PSU & ATX PSU Power Supply for Computers, PC, Desktops with Active PFC, Helios M1-550B |
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GAMDIAS 550W Power Supply & 550 Waltt PSU 80 Plus Bronze Certified, 550 Watt PSU & ATX PSU Power Supply for Computers, PC, Desktops with Active PFC, Helios M1-550B is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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