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BFG proves once again that they have their finger on the pulse of the gaming community. The GS-550 is a highly efficient power supply at a reasonable price. They wrapped the whole thing in a black chrome finish that will enhance the look of any gaming rig.
They recognized that gamers need stable power that’s why this is a dual +12V rail system. That keeps power balanced across all components, even if you load all the connectors. Which would be hard to do since there are 2xPCIe, 4xMolex, 4xSATA and 1xFloppy. All of the cables are sleeved for better air flow in the case and easier cable management.
The 140mm intake fan keeps air moving over the internal components to increase both efficiency and product life. Thermal Control Technology regulates the fan speed to deliver the optimal balance between fan noise and cooling.
Pros: I bought one of these almost a year ago from a local retailer because I wanted to build my PC over the weekend and needed a PSU. It was $99 and I thought it was a good deal because it had a nicer finish than the other $100 PSU's, had sleeved cables, had a big fan, had a BUNCH of connectors (including two PCI express connectors) and a decent warranty. Now I come to Newegg and find the exact same unit for $35 less???? I looked at the online store for the store I bought it from and sure enough... it was still $99! Newegg does it again! Now we just need Newegg retail stores so I can satisfy that urge to have something NOW!
Cons: None! It's about 9 months later and mine's still rocking!
Other Thoughts: Newegg: Why didn't you have this PSU last year? I would've waited another weekend to build the PC!
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Great Value!
Reviewed By: on 11/19/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Bought this for a new 'value' build for my Dad. Originally had Antec Earthwatts 500W spec'ed out because it was the lowest price 80-certified PSU I could find. Unfortunately, Newegg had this on back order so I went with the BFG at the last minute am not diasspointed. PSU case looks really good, all cables come sleeved which saved me from having to do it, plenty of connector options and really quiet! Hard to beat for price!
Cons: None other than usual for this price range - i.e. connectors not modular and Molex connectors aren't seated all that great in their housings, but overall great buy at $50 after rebate!
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Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Quiet.
This power supply has plenty of cables for a reasonable midrange system. It runs my overclocked Phenom II 550 BE system with two CD drives, 4 hard drives, and a floppy drive without problems. I'm only using a Radeon 4670 so I'm not pushing the limits there of power consumption there.
Cons: Not Modular?
Other Thoughts: So far it works great and I'm had no problems. Good solid PSU for the price.
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Effortless...
Reviewed By: on 11/15/2009
Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: I needed this to power a BFG GeForce 9800 GT graphics card. The installation was effortless. I removed the old power supply with 4 screws, installed this one and then moved the cables one by one to the new power supply. The only thing left was to power it up. It is quiet.
Cons: None
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11 months
Reviewed By: J on 11/12/2009
Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Pros: It has been running since Jan 09 with no problems. The 140mm fan is still quiet and powers my 4870 without a hitch. I have an oc'ed Phenom 550 @ 3.8, HD4870, two hard drives, and five 120mm fans. This has protection against overpowering so it should not harm other components if being overpowered.
Cons: connectors are little cheap but when they have been connected a couple times the pins straighten up and work like butter
Other Thoughts: I have been well pleased with this product.
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Model
Brand
BFG Tech
Model
GS-550
Spec
Type
ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V V2.8
Maximum Power
550W
Fans
140mm Thermal Controlled Fan
Main Connector
20+4Pin
+12V Rails
2
PCI-Express Connector
1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 6+2-Pin
SLI
Ready
CrossFire
Ready
Efficiency
80% to 85% Efficiency Typical
Over Voltage Protection
Yes
MTBF
>80,000 Hours
Features
Connectors
1 x Main connector (20+4Pin) 1 x 12V(4+4Pin) 4 x Peripheral 4 x SATA 1 x Floppy 2 x PCI-E
Features
All Cables Sleeved w/ Nylon Mesh Black Chrome Finish Thermostatically Controlled 140mm Fan Protection Circuitry (OVP, SCP)
Introduction
BFG proves once again that they have their finger on the pulse of the gaming community. The GS-550 is a highly efficient power supply at a reasonable price. They wrapped the whole thing in a black chrome finish that will enhance the look of any gaming rig.
They recognized that gamers need stable power that’s why this is a dual +12V rail system. That keeps power balanced across all components, even if you load all the connectors. Which would be hard to do since there are 2xPCIe, 4xMolex, 4xSATA and 1xFloppy. All of the cables are sleeved for better air flow in the case and easier cable management.
The 140mm intake fan keeps air moving over the internal components to increase both efficiency and product life. Thermal Control Technology regulates the fan speed to deliver the optimal balance between fan noise and cooling.
Highlights
ATX12V and EPS12V Compatible Compatible with the ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V v2.8 standards, the BFG Tech GS-550 provides maximum power stability to drive the latest Intel and AMD processors as well as other components for desktop and entry-level sever computer systems.
550W Maximum Power A maximum power of 550W delivers safe, reliable output for high-end PC systems. Two industry-leading independent +12v rails are provided for more stable and safer power output.
Highly Efficient Featuring a typical efficiency of up to 85%, the BFG Tech GS-550 power supply saves energy and may even reduce your electric bill!
Dual PCI-E Connectors With a 6-pin and a 6+2-pin PCI-E connectors, the BFG Tech GS-550 power supply is ideal for building up a SLI or CrossFire gaming system.
140mm Cooling Fan with BFG Thermal Control Technology The large 140mm intake fan increases overall airflow in the power supply to ensure operation stability. With BFG thermal control technology, the fan slows down during regular operation to reduce unnecessary noise.
Reviewed By: Bleek Squat on 10/11/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
