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A good power supply will insure clean and stable power is supplied to all of the computer's various components; thus, keeping the system stable and trouble free. Moreover, a good looking power supply will help keep the inside of your case esthetically pleasing, which is especially important if your case has a window. With all that said, the average do it yourself (DIY) computer user is most likely not willing to spend $100+ dollars for a power supply, nor should they have to. It is with this in mind that Raidmax has released the KY-550ATX Hybrid 480W power supply. Does this aggressively priced power supply belong in your system? Read on and find out.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/01.jpg"></a><a href="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/01.jpg"><img src="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/01th.jpg" width="250" height="199" border="0" alt="Raidmax KY-550ATX PSU"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><b>Packaging:</b></p> <p align="left">Raidmax's KY-550ATX Hybrid PSU comes packaged in a dark colored retail box that is wrapped in cellophane. The top of the box displays Raidmax's company logo and site link. Bottom and top sides list some of the power supply's features.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/02.jpg"><img src="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/02th.jpg" width="250" height="102" border="0" alt="Raidmax KY-550ATX PSU"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"> Inside, the PSU is enclosed in a clear bag.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/03.jpg"><img src="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/03th.jpg" width="250" height="213" border="0" alt="Raidmax KY-550ATX PSU"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><strong>Features:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Shinny metallic blue finish</li> <li> Orange connectors and cable sleeving</li> <li> Orange side windows</li> <li> Cooled by three ultra quiet thermally controlled fans</li> <li> ATX 2.0 compatible</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li> SDFP: Scan Disk Free Protection (PS OFF# >2ms)</li> <li> Active-PFC (Power Factor Correction), PF-value up to 0.99</li> <li> Supports OVP, OCP and SCP (Short-Circuit Protection)</li> <li> Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Protection (up to ~3kV)</li> <li> PS/2-Dimension (W*H*D): 150mm*86mm*175mm</li> <li> 12 Month Warranty </li> </ul> <p><strong>Power Output</strong>:</p> <table width="86%" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td><div align="center">+3.3V </div></td> <td><div align="center">+5V</div></td> <td><div align="center">+12V</div></td> <td><div align="center">-5V</div></td> <td><div align="center">-12V</div></td> <td><div align="center">+5Vsb</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="center">28.0A</div></td> <td><div align="center">34.0A</div></td> <td><div align="center">14.0A</div></td> <td><div align="center">0.5A</div></td> <td><div align="center">0.8A</div></td> <td><div align="center">2.0A<br> </div></td> </tr> </table> <p><strong>Description:</strong></p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/04.jpg"><img src="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/04th.jpg" width="215" height="250" border="0" alt="Raidmax KY-550ATX PSU"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Raidmax KY-550ATX Hybrid PSU's housing sports a super reflective blue metallic finish with orange rectangular windows on the right and left side. These are a very attractive visual feature, especially for a power supply that is targeted for budget users. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/05.jpg"><img src="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/05th.jpg" width="247" height="250" border="0" alt="Raidmax KY-550ATX PSU"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Three 80mm fans are used for cooling of the KY-550ATX Hybrid. Each of which is grilled. There is an internally mounted rear exhaust fan, an internally mounted bottom intake fan, and an externally mounted front intake fan. The internally mounted fans feature blue LEDs while the one external fan does not. However, that fan has LED holes drilled into its housing, so adding LEDs to it is a possibility.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/12.jpg"><img src="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/12th.jpg" width="238" height="250" border="0" alt="Raidmax KY-550ATX PSU"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>All of the cables extending out of the KY-550ATX Hybrid power supply are sleeved with an orange sleeve for a majority of their lengths. All of the power connectors are orange as well, with the exception of the SATA power connectors which are black. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/08.jpg"><img src="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/08th.jpg" width="250" height="227" border="0" alt="Raidmax KY-550ATX PSU"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Speaking of connectors, there are 2 SATA, 6 Molex, two floppy power connectors, one 12V ATX, one ATX 20 pin, and one 4 pin plug which can be joined with the ATX 20pin plug to make an ATX 24pin plug for the ATX 2.0 standard.</p> <p align="center"> <a href="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/10.jpg"><img src="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/10th.jpg" width="250" height="133" border="0" alt="Raidmax KY-550ATX PSU"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/raidmax_550_psu/psu.php"></a> <a href="raidmax_550_psu/psu.php">Next (Performance & Conclusion)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer"> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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