Question 1

WIll this work with a MSI Intel H81 LGA 1150 motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes, It has the proper connectors for the motherboard. What would determine the power supply capacity you need would be what you run for peripherals. For example, a high end video card would require a higher wattage supply. Same if you are thinking about overclocking. You can find calculators online that you can determine what size supply you would need. I would think the 500 Watt would most likely be quite sufficient for you.

Question 2

Does this suits to Micro ATX mother board?

Accepted Answer

Ther is an 8 pin socket that will seperate by sliding one half up and the other down giving you 2 seperate 4pin sockets . I found out not by the instructon sheet but the pictures on the outside of the box . No need for cutting or trying to hang half the socket off the side ot the motherdoard connector

Question 3

Will this be able to work with a Asrock Z390 Extreme4 Motherboard,Intel I5 9400F,and MSI GeForce GTX 1050 2 GB Video Card?

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, if you are planning on sticking with the I5 and GTX 1050 you should be good with the 500W.  For example, MSI recommends a 300W PSU for the GTX 1050.  However, if you are contemplating future upgrades, you may want to go with the 600W.

Question 4

Is this power supply going to be compatible with AMD Ryzen CPUs? If not, which one in a similar wattage would work?

Accepted Answer

Dear Kevin R: Fortunately, there are a variety of PSU calculator available on-line to help you with your calculations. In fact, NewEgg provides one at http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/tool/psucalc/ Notwithstanding, I am confident that if you're building a Ryzen based system that uses the CPU's built-in video, a couple of SDDs, one or two HDDs, a CD/DVD ROM, and 3 or 4 mid-range cooling fans (including the one for the CPU), the Thermaltake Smart Series 500W PSU will be more than adequate to meet your needs. Good luck, Frank

Question 5

Will this work with an Asus Strix GTX 1070 card?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, this is not a firm yes or no.  The question doesn't have information on the balance of your Build.  As to the Mobo, CPU and other equipment that needs power from the 12V power supply bus,  The Smart 500 has a max of 420W on that bus.   I'm not familiar with the specific GTX card, and I couldn't find a spec with the wattage demand.  However this is a high end gaming card, and use all 8 pins of the video power connector.  My yeard of experience with electronics, always errors on the side of head room margin on power. So the the 500 W Smart may do the job, but I would be looking to use a 600 to 700 Watt supply.
I hope someone who know the actual power demands of the card can answer the question.

Question 6

Will this PSU work well with the ASRock B450M pro4?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I have used it before on that motherboard.   Most ATX power supplies are universal in the fact that they work with virtually every mobo out there.  Save propriatary ones like HP prebuilts  etc....

Question 7

will this power supply replace the EVGA 500 B1 100-B1-0500-KR 80+ BRONZE 500W, if not which one will, it's for an older dell xps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is a good replacement and more than enough power for an older Dell XPS

Question 8

I can't find much info on this unit. Does anyone know who is building these? CWT, FSP, HEC? Someone else?

Accepted Answer

Thermaltake is a well-known name in the computer hardware industry and also the parent company. They even have their own eSports team which was founded in 2010, Tt Apollos. Thermaltake manufacture a wide range of products from PC Cases, power supplies, coolers, storage solutions and even PC accessories such as fan controllers, dust filers and even LED strips.

Question 9

I really wanted a Seasonic PSU because I KNOW they're good quality, but I bought this Thermaltake because I was on a budget. Will this PSU last me a decent amount of time? Are they used with good quality components?

Accepted Answer

I have been using this PSU now for almost two years with no problems. My build is not high end by any means, a ASUS PRIME B360M-A with Intel Pentium 5400 used mainly for storage purposes.

Question 10

I have gotten two of these now; ad neither of them has powered up. I should be able to just plug it in, and the fan should spin, correct?

Accepted Answer

All power supplies for PCs will not power up until you attach them to an appropriate motherboard and start the unit from the motherboard's on switch.

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