Cougar PowerX 550W PSU Review

1. Introduction2. Cougar PowerX 550W (Bundle & Cables)3. Cougar PowerX 550W (External)4. Cougar PowerX 550W (Internal)5. Cougar PowerX 550W (Super High Res Gallery)6. Testing Methodology & Results7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

Today we take a look at the Cougar PowerX 550W power supply. Never heard of Cougar? well they are a retail subset of parent company HEC. The PowerX 550W is a 80 Plus Bronze certified, compact, non modular design built into a brightly coloured chassis. We last looked at their CS 800W unit in January this year and while it didn't earn a really high award from us, it was a capable all round unit.

Specifications:

• 80-PLUS® BRONZE CERTIFIED
  • Up to 87% efficiency
• COMPATIBLE WITH LATEST PC-TECHNOLOGY
  • Supports the newest specifications of ATX12V
  • Created for usage with current and next-generation multi-core CPU platforms
• SUPPORT MULTI-GPU TECHNOLOGY
  • Support PCI Express 2.0 next-generation graphic card with 8(6+2)pin PCI-E connector
• ACTIVE POWER FACTOR CORRECTION (ACTIVE PFC)
  • PF value up to 99%, provides clean and reliable power
• ULTRA-QUIET & TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED 120mm FAN-
  • Temperature-controlled design adapts its rotating speed to the PSU temperature. Even on its highest rotating level the fan is still quiet enough to be barely noticeable
• INTEGRATED AIR INLET DESIGN
  • Optimal air-dynamical design, lead to more silent operation
• JAPANESE CAPACITOR
  • High durable Japanese capacitor provides uncompromised performance and reliability
• 5Vsb OVP DESIGN
  • Provide full protection for your USB devices
• HIGH PERFORMANCE AT 40°C
  • Non-stop high performance and full rated wattage at 40°C/104°F ambient temperature
• DYNAMIC Dual-12V
  • Automatic dynamic load distribution on dual-12V line to provide power separately to the GPU and the CPU. If you are not using all output lines, the PSU automatically reroutes needed power from unused lines. This improves the performance of the 12V lines considerably for systems with high-end graphics cards in SLI® or CrossFire® mode. and  provide high voltage stability to keep components safe
  • Eco-friendly : ErP Lot6 2013 ready
  • Power consumption < 0.45W in PC off-mode
• SUPPORTS THE ENERGY STAR 5.0
  • Compatible with Energy star 5.0 computer system
• FULL PROTECTIONS WITH OCP, SCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, OTP

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