Thermaltake ToughPower QFan 500W

It was many months ago that ThermalTake released their first PSUs, these were good enough for them to start gaining a strong reputation in this highly competitive market. Today we will take a look at their affordable, mid-range PSU, the ToughPower 500W. The ToughPower 500W is a modular and silent PSU, but is it good enough to compete in the wide spanning but budget minded mid-range market?

Manufacturer features and specifications

• Extremely Quiet 140mm ball-bearing fan decreases 17% noise level
• Stable 500W continuous output (at 50C operating environment)
• Complies with ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V 2.91 version
• Three independent & dedicated +12V rails (12V1,12V2,12V3 ) provide stable and superior performance for PC system (combined loading of 36A).
• Supports Dual Core CPU and all Multi-Core GPU technologies.
• Modularized Cable Management to eliminate clutter and improve airflow inside the case.
• Independent Voltage Circuit: offers unflappable current delivery under heavy load.
• Strict voltage regulation (+-3%): provides steady voltage for system.
• Active Power Factor Correction (PF>0.99) and high efficiency (up to 85%).
• Protections: Over Current, Over Voltage, and Short-Circuit protection.
• Safety / EMI Approvals: CE, CB, TUV, FCC, UL, CUL, and BSMI certified.

Model	W0151
Power	500W
Dimension	150mm(L)x160mm(W)x86mm(H)
Net Weight	2.02 Kg
Switches	ATX Logic on-off additional power rocker switch
PFC	Active PFC (PF > 0.9)
Cooling System	140mm QFan SPEED: 1900 +-10% RPM AIR FLOW: 93 CFM BEARING TYPE: Two Ball Bearing Temp. Auto Control
Noise	15 dBA at 1200 RPM, 17 dBA at 1500 RPM
P. G. Signal	100-500 ms
Efficiency	Up to 85%
Hold-up Time	16ms at 80% of full load

INPUT
Input Voltage	115 VAC ~ 230 VAC
Input Frequency Range	47 ~ 63 Hz
MTBF	120,000 hrs minimum
Input Current	100Vac / 6.0A max. 200Vac / 3.0A max.

ENVIRONMENT
Operating Temp.	10C to 50C
Storage Temp.	-20C to 70C
Operating Humidity	20% to 90%, non-condensing
Storage Humidity	5% to 95%, non-condensing

PROTECTION
	DC rail	Trigger Point/Range
Over Voltage Protection	+3.3V trip point	4.5 Vmax
	+5.0V trip point	7.0 Vmax
	+12.0V trip point	15.6 Vmax
Over Current Protection	Not over 240VA for +5V & +3.3V output voltage 19A to 25A for +12V rails
Short Protection	All output to GND

Output Information
AC INPUT	115V/ 230V 6/3A 47~63Hz
DC OUTPUT	+3.3V	+5V	+12V1	+12V2	+12V3	-12V	+5VSB
Max Output Current	30A	28A	18A	18A	16A	0.8A	3A
Min Current	0.5A	2A	1.0A	1.0A	1.0A	0.0A	0.0A
Peak Current	—	—	—	—	—	—	3.5A
Max Combined Wattage	99W	140W	432W			9.6W	15W

Packaging and Bundle

The ThermalTake ToughPower 500W unit is supplied in a rather simple, white cardboard box. Everything inside is very well secured between Styrofoam pieces so the product should be very safe during shipping. As well as the unit, you will also find a bag with the modular cables, a box with the AC power cable inside it, a well written manual, a case sticker, the necessary 3M screws and a silicone anti-vibration gasket.