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Series

RMe1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Page title: RMe Series RM650e Fully Modular Low-Noise ATX Power Supply.

Smart1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page title: Smart SPD-0500P, 500W 80 PLUS Standard Certified APFC PSU. The page is Thermaltake USA.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CP-9020302-NA, CP-9020302-EU, CP-9020302-UK1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026SKU CP-9020302-NA. The power table lists model RPS0223 and part number 75-006581.2Maker product pagecorsair.com/eu/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-eu/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-euRead 16 October 2026SKU CP-9020302-EU on the Corsair EU store. The UK store lists SKU CP-9020302-UK. The page shows a current price of 84.90 EUR, which is not a launch price.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026RM650e table: Corsair SKU No. CP-9020302.7Retailer pageshop.prog-it.net/corsair-psu-rm650e-650w-80/cat-p/c/p1005498312Read 16 October 2026Product code CP-9020302-EU.

PS-SPD-0500NPCWUS-W, PS-SPD-0500NPCW-W1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026SKU and P/N PS-SPD-0500NPCWUS-W. The global Thermaltake pages list PS-SPD-0500NPCW-W for the same Smart 500W without the US suffix.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B014W3EM2WRead 14 October 2026Item details: Model Number and Mfr Part Number PS-SPD-0500NPCWUS-W. The description text names P/N ps-spd-0500npcw-w and short model sp-500ah2nkw.

GTIN / EAN

8404404857357Retailer pageshop.prog-it.net/corsair-psu-rm650e-650w-80/cat-p/c/p1005498312Read 16 October 2026Product code CP-9020302-EU with EAN 0840440485735, printed as the UPC-A form 840440485735. BuildCores prints another code, 840440485773, for the NA, AU, EU and UK part numbers together, so that code is not stored.

841163062234, 7807466404175Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B014W3EM2WRead 14 October 2026Item details: UPC 780746640417 and 841163062234, GTIN 00841163062234. Both codes have a valid check digit. BuildCores lists the same two codes. Which code is on which box is not known.6Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/PSU/zz1k9f9yv/Thermaltake-Smart-Certified-ATX-500W-Non-Modular-80%2BRead 14 October 2026BuildCores lists UPC 780746640417 and EAN 0841163062234 for part number PS-SPD-0500NPCWUS-W.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026In stock on the Corsair US store in October 2026 with a Best Seller tag.

Available5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B014W3EM2WRead 14 October 2026Amazon US listing for PS-SPD-0500NPCWUS-W sold by Thermaltake USA Direct. 11,077 ratings and best sellers rank 4 in Computer Power Supplies in October 2026. The Thermaltake USA store shows it sold out.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$89.994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250110183955/https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Wayback Machine copy of the Corsair US page taken on 2025-01-10 shows a current price of 89.99 USD, which excludes sales tax. A copy of 2025-02-19 also shows 89.99 USD. A copy of 2025-05-30 shows 104.99 USD, the later price. Hardware Busters prints an MSRP of 90 USD excluding VAT in February 2025.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black8Retailer pageldlc.pro/fr-ch/fiche/PB00672682.htmlRead 16 October 2026Couleur: Noir (colour: black).

Black1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product Specifications: Color Black.

Form factoriThe physical size standard that decides what fits in the case. An ATX unit is 150 × 86 mm at the back. An SFX unit is 125 × 63.5 mm.

ATX1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs tab: Dimensions 140x150x86. The back face is 150 x 86 mm, the ATX size.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026DUT Information: Type ATX12V.

ATX1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product Specifications: Form Factor ATX.

ATX versioniThe ATX12V design guide revision the maker claims compliance with. A 16-pin GPU cable alone does not establish ATX 3.x. A Cybenetics report that withholds its ATX badge does not change the maker's claim. It goes in the source note.

ATX 3.11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs tab: ATX12V Version 3.1. Text: Intel ATX 3.1 Certified.

ATX 2.x1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product Specifications: Type Intel ATX 12V 2.3. Amazon's listing adds EPS 12V 2.92.

PCIe CEM versioniThe PCI Express card power revision the maker claims, as printed next to the ATX version. It sets the GPU power connector rules. It is not a slot speed. A reviewer's statement is not enough.

PCIe 5.11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Text: PCIe 5.1 compatible, with PCIe 5.1 12V-2x6 GPU cables included.

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Modular cablesiFull means every cable detaches. Semi means some cables are fixed, usually the 24-pin and CPU cables.

Fully modular1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs tab: Modular Fully.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026DUT Information: Cable Design Fully Modular.

None5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B014W3EM2WRead 14 October 2026Item details name the product Smart 500W ATX 12V APFC 80+ Non-modular. BuildCores also lists Non-Modular.6Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/PSU/zz1k9f9yv/Thermaltake-Smart-Certified-ATX-500W-Non-Modular-80%2BRead 14 October 2026Modularity Non-Modular.

Built by (OEM)iThe company that designed and built the unit for the brand, such as CWT or FSP. As named by the maker, a teardown review or a Cybenetics report.

HEC5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026DUT Information: OEM/ODM HEC. Parts description: Manufacturer (OEM) HEC.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm650e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 16 October 2026Technical specifications: Manufacturer (OEM) HEC.

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Power

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Rated continuous poweriThe continuous DC output the maker rates the unit for, such as 850. Peak or power excursion figures are not stored here.

650W1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs tab: Continuous Power 650 Watts.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026RM650e Specifications: Total Power 650W.

500W1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Continuous Power 500W.

Full power rated up toiThe ambient temperature up to which the maker rates full continuous power, such as 50 °C. A review table that prints 0-50 °C with no maker source is not enough. An operating temperature range that does not say full power is not enough. A maker table with load steps gives the full-load row, such as 40 °C at full load next to 50 °C at 80 percent load. A temperature that a Cybenetics report marks as manufacturer-provided counts as a maker statement.

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40°C5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B014W3EM2WRead 14 October 2026Feature bullet: delivers 500 Watt continuous output at plus 40 degree. The maker manual gives an operating temperature of +5 C to +40 C.

12V rail designiHow the maker splits +12V over-current protection. Switchable means the user picks single or multi rail with a switch or in software.

Single rail6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm650e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 16 October 2026Technical specifications: Number of 12V rails 1.

Single rail1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page text: Single +12V rail design.

+12V max currentiHighest combined current on +12V from the maker's power table. For a multi-rail unit this is the combined total, not one rail.

54.2A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026RM650e power table: +12V 54.2A, 650W.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026RM650e table: +12V 54.2A, 650W, model RPS0223. The RM650e figures differ from the 750 W figures in the same guide.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Power specifications table: +12V 54.2 A, 650 W.

41.67A2Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/SMART500.600.700W_US_manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Output Specification, 500W row: +12V max output current 41.67A. The US product page prints 58.3A for +12V, which does not fit its own 499.2W figure (58.3 A at 12 V is 700 W). The global Thermaltake page prints 35A and 420W for P/N PS-SPD-0500NPCW-W. The manual is stored, since it is the consistent set.

+12V max poweriHighest combined power on +12V from the maker's power table.

650W1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026RM650e power table: +12V 54.2A, 650W.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026RM650e table: +12V 54.2A, 650W.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Power specifications table: +12V 650 W.

500W2Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/SMART500.600.700W_US_manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Output Specification, 500W row: +12V max output power 500W, continuous power 500W.

+3.3V and +5V combined poweriThe combined limit for the +3.3V and +5V rails from the maker's power table. A table that prints the same figure under both rails, as be quiet! does, shows one shared limit, so the figure is stored once and not added.

110W1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026RM650e power table: +3.3V 20A and +5V 20A with one 110W cell.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026RM650e table: +5V 20A and +3.3V 20A with one 110W cell.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Power specifications table: one 110 W cell for 3.3V and 5V, with 20 A each.

105W2Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/SMART500.600.700W_US_manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Output Specification, 500W row: +3.3V 16A and +5V 16A with one 105W cell. The US product page prints 18A each and 100W.

+5V standby currentiHighest current on the +5VSB standby rail. It powers USB charging and wake functions while the PC is off.

3A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026RM650e power table: +5VSB 3A, 15W.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026RM650e table: +5Vsb 3A, 15W.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Power specifications table: 5VSB 3 A, 15 W.

3A2Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/SMART500.600.700W_US_manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Output Specification, 500W row: +5VSB 3A, 15W. The US product page prints 2.5A and 12.5W.

AC input voltageiThe rated AC input range, such as 100 to 240 V.

Lowest100Highest240V1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026AC input 100-240V, input current 10A - 5A, frequency 47~63Hz.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026AC Input 100V a.c.-240V a.c., input current 10A-5A, 47~63Hz.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Manufacturer-provided information: rated voltage 100-240 Vrms, 5-10 A, 47-63 Hz.

Lowest100Highest240V1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026AC input: Input Voltage 100 - 240Vac, Input Current 12A Max, Frequency 50 - 60Hz.2Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/SMART500.600.700W_US_manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026500W row: input voltage 100 - 240V, input current 10A - 5A, 50Hz / 60Hz. The US product page prints 12A max.

Alternative low power mode (ALPM)iThe maker or a Cybenetics report states support for the ATX alternative low power mode used by Modern Standby.

Yes5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Temperature and Compliance Info: ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible, checked.

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Certifications

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80 PLUS ratingiThe 80 PLUS level. When the 80 PLUS listing or certificate and the maker claim differ, store the listing level and put the claim and test voltage in the source note. When a model has several 80 PLUS entries, such as a newer test at a higher level, use the newest entry that matches the current maker documents.

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80 PLUS White1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page says 80 PLUS Standard Certified, which is the base 80 PLUS level. It also prints 82-86% efficiency at 20-100% load. The 80 PLUS list entry for this model code is Standard.4Certification listclearesult.com/80plus/certified-psus/Thermaltake/SPD-0500P-SP-500AH2NKW-SMART-500W-115V-Internal-16460Read 14 October 202680 PLUS entry for SPD-0500P SP-500AH2NKW SMART 500W, ATX12V, 500 W, 115V Internal, Standard, certified 07/23/2015. Amazon's listing for PS-SPD-0500NPCWUS-W names SP-500AH2NKW as the short model. A separate 2024 entry named SMART 500W (ID 7403) is Bronze and has no model code, so it is not matched to this unit.

Cybenetics efficiency at 115ViThe Cybenetics ETA level from the 115V test. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

Cybenetics Platinum5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Report 24PS2628A, certification ID 252628, issued Nov 4, 2024, for model RM650e (ATX v3.1). ETA Platinum at 115V (badge image 16, Platinum). Corsair's page now claims Cybenetics Gold, while its page of January 2025 said Platinum. The report level is stored.

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Cybenetics efficiency at 230ViThe Cybenetics ETA level from the 230V test. The 230V thresholds are higher, so the level can differ from the 115V level. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

Cybenetics Platinum5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026ETA Platinum at 230V (badge image 28, Platinum 230v).

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Cybenetics noise at 115ViThe Cybenetics LAMBDA level from the 115V test. A++ is the quietest. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

A++5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026LAMBDA A++ at 115V (badge image 19). Corsair prints A++ in the Tech Specs tab.

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Cybenetics noise at 230ViThe Cybenetics LAMBDA level from the 230V test. The Cybenetics report wins over the maker's claim.

A++5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026LAMBDA A++ at 230V (badge image 31, A++ 230v).

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Measured

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Average efficiency at 115V (measured)iAverage efficiency over the whole load range at 115V input, from more than 1450 load combinations in the Cybenetics method. It is not the peak efficiency or the efficiency at 50% load.

89.07%5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. Received Oct 22, 2024, tested Nov 2, 2024 on sample serial A9UNF442000242. Ambient 28-32 C.

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Average efficiency at 230V (measured)iThe same average efficiency at 230V input.

91.226%5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 230V.

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Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)iEfficiency at a 10 W load for units up to 500 W, or at a 2% load for larger units, at 115V input. This is the ATX light-load test.

62.614%5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Efficiency at 2% load (more than 500 W unit) at 115V. The 230V cell is empty in the report.

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Average power factor at 115V (measured)iAverage power factor over the whole load range at 115V input. 1 is the best possible value.

0.9895Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V. At 230V it is 0.962.

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Average noise at 115V (measured)iAverage noise over the whole load range at 115V input in the Cybenetics method, at about 30 °C ambient. It is not the noise at full load.

12.58dB(A)5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Average over more than 1450 load combinations at 115V, ambient 28-32 C, Bruel and Kjaer 2270 G4 sound analyzer. The 230V average is 12.63 dBA.

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Noise at full load at 115V (measured)iNoise at 100% load at 115V input in the Cybenetics typical load tests. That row often runs at about 45 °C intake. The intake temperature and the fan speed go in the source note. Lower is better.

30.1dB(A)5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Typical load tests at 115V, 100% load row: 30.1 dB(A) at 1187 rpm fan speed, intake about 45.5 C. At 230V it is 28.9 dB(A) at 1144 rpm. The unit is semi-passive, so the fan is at 0 rpm up to 40% load.

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Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)iPower the unit draws from the wall with the PC off and nothing drawn from +5VSB, at 115V input.

0.0515W5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Standby power consumption at 115V with no load on +5VSB: 0.0515 W. At 230V it is 0.1035 W.

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Hold-up time (measured)iHow long the outputs stay in regulation after AC power is lost, at maximum continuous load, as printed in the Cybenetics report. The report names no input voltage. The AC loss to PWR_OK time goes in the source note. Higher is better.

19.4ms5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Hold-Up Time and PWR_OK Signal: hold-up time 19.4 ms, AC loss to PWR_OK 16.8 ms, PWR_OK inactive to DC loss 2.6 ms, at maximum continuous load. The report names no input voltage.

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12V ripple at full load (measured)iPeak-to-peak ripple on the +12V rail at full load and 115V input. Lower is better.

38.3mV5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V ripple at full load at 115V. At 230V it is 37.25 mV.

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12V load regulation (measured)iHow far the +12V voltage moves between light and full load at 115V input. Lower is better.

0.69%5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Non-accredited. 12V load regulation at 115V. At 230V it is 0.66%.

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Cables and connectors

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CablesiOne row per kind of cable that runs from the PSU to a device. Connector is the plug at the device end. Count is the number of those plugs over all cables in the row. Length runs from the PSU end to the first plug. Adapters that plug into other cables are left out. Use 16-pin PCIe when the maker names a 16-pin GPU cable without saying 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR. A cable from a 12V-2x6 socket on the PSU to 8-pin plugs is a cable, not an adapter, and counts as PCIe 8-pin. When the maker's documents name one GPU cable both 12VHPWR and 12V-2x6, use 16-pin PCIe and name both in the source note. Cables of one connector kind with different lengths or wire gauges get one row each.

ACORSAIR RM650e (2025)

Connector	Connectors	Cables	Length to first plug (mm)	Wire gauge	Rated power (W)
ATX 24-pin (20+4)	1	1	610	18-20AWG	Not available
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)	2	1	750	16-18AWG	Not available
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)	2	1	650	16-18AWG	Not available
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)	1	1	650	18AWG	Not available
12V-2x6	1	1	650	18AWG	300
SATA power	6	2	450	18AWG	Not available
4-pin Molex	2	1	450	18AWG	Not available

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026RM650e cable listing: 24-pin 610 mm, EPS 4+4 pin with 2 plugs on 1 cable (750 mm then 100 mm spacing, 850 mm total), 12V-2x6 650 mm, 12V-2x6 to dual 8-pin (6+2) 650 mm, one PCIe 8-pin (6+2) 650 mm, SATA 4-plug cable 450 mm to the first plug then 100 mm spacing, SATA and PATA cable with 2 SATA and 2 PATA plugs 450 mm then 100 mm spacing. Tolerance 10 mm. The 12V-2x6 to dual 8-pin cable plugs into the 12V-2x6 socket, so it counts as 2 PCIe 8-pin plugs on 1 cable and cannot be used together with the native 12V-2x6 cable. Tech Specs tab: SATA 6, PATA 2. A January 2025 copy of the tab and the prog-it listing also print EPS 2 and PCIe 3. The quick start guide agrees with the cable table. The 2 PATA plugs are stored as 4-pin Molex. The gauge and the 12V-2x6 rating come from Cybenetics.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026Included cables for the RM650e: 24-pin 610 mm, 1 EPS 4+4 pigtail cable of 850 mm in total, 12V-2x6 650 mm, 12V-2x6 to 2x (6+2) 650 mm, 1 PCIe 8-pin (6+2) 650 mm, 1 SATA cable (4 SATA) and 1 SATA/PATA cable (2 SATA, 2 PATA).5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Cables and Connectors table: ATX 24 pin 610 mm 18-20AWG, 4+4 pin EPS12V (740 mm then 100 mm) 16-18AWG, a 2x 6+2 pin PCIe cable 650 mm 16-18AWG, a single 6+2 pin PCIe cable 640 mm 18AWG, a 12+2 pin PCIe cable 640 mm (300W) 18-24AWG, SATA and Molex cable (450 mm then 100 mm to the second SATA plug, then the 2 Molex plugs at 100 mm spacing) 18AWG and a 4-plug SATA cable (450 mm, 100 mm spacing) 18AWG. DUT Notes: this unit ships with an 18AWG 12+4pin PCIe cable, so 18AWG is the power wire gauge and the 24AWG end of the 18-24AWG range is the sideband wires. The 300W rating of the 12V-2x6 cable is printed by Cybenetics and Hardware Busters, and Corsair states none for this cable. Corsair's lengths are stored. They equal the report's or are 10 mm longer.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm650e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 16 October 2026Technical specifications: 2x EPS (1 cable), 3x PCIe 6+2 pin (2 cables), 1x PCIe 12+2 pin (300W), 6x SATA (2 cables), 2x 4-pin Molex (1 cable). The page shows the same cable table as Cybenetics. The modular panel has eight sockets, including a 12V-2x6. The review prints an MSRP of 90 USD excluding VAT but names no region, so it only supports the archived Corsair US price.

BThermaltake Smart 500W

Connector	Connectors	Cables	Length to first plug (mm)
ATX 24-pin (20+4)	1	1	600
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)	1	1	650
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)	2	1	500
SATA power	4	1	500
4-pin Molex	4	1	500

Source1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Connector table: 24-pin x1 on 1 cable at 600 mm, ATX 12V 4+4 pin x1 on 1 cable at 650 mm, PCIe 6+2 pin x2 on 1 cable (500 mm then 150 mm), SATA x4 on 1 cable (500 mm then 150 mm spacing), peripheral 4-pin x4 on 1 cable (500 mm then 150 mm spacing). The Thermaltake manual gives the same connector counts. Retailer listings such as BuildCores show 6 SATA, 3 Molex and 1 floppy, which the maker pages do not list. Wire gauge is not published.2Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/SMART500.600.700W_US_manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Connector Introduction, 500W row: main power 20+4 pin 1, ATX 12V 4+4 pin 1, PCI-E 6+2 pin 2, SATA 4, peripheral 4 pin 4.

CPU (EPS) connectorsi8-pin or 4+4-pin CPU power plugs.

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PCIe 8-pin connectorsi8-pin or 6+2-pin GPU power plugs. Counts the plugs in the box. Some cables share one PSU socket, which the source note says.

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16-pin GPU connectorsiNative 16-pin GPU power plugs: 12V-2x6, 12VHPWR and 16-pin cables of unstated revision. Adapters are not counted. Counts the plugs in the box. Some cables share one PSU socket, which the source note says.

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Cable styleiHow the modular cables are made. Mixed means some cables are sleeved and others flat, such as a sleeved 24-pin cable with flat other cables. From the maker page or a review photo page.

Embossed or debossed flat1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Page lists ultra-flexible embossed cables. The cable listing says Debossed for every cable.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm650e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 16 October 2026Text: embossed cables with low-profile combs.

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Fan sizeiFrame size of the cooling fan, such as 120, 135 or 140.

120mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Text: a 120mm rifle bearing fan with a specially calculated fan curve.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026DUT Information: 120mm fan.

120mm1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product Specifications: Cooling System 120mm Fan, 1800 RPM plus or minus 10%.

Fan bearingiUse the maker's bearing name. FDB and S-FDB are fluid dynamic. HDB is hydrodynamic. Noctua SSO and SSO2 are SSO. Corsair Magnetic Dome is magnetic dome. A brand bearing name that fits no option is Other.

Rifle1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Text: 120mm rifle bearing fan.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026DUT Information: 120mm Rifle Bearing Fan (HA1225H12SF-Z). The parts table names the fan Hong Hua HA1225H12F-Z.

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Fan modeiSemi-passive means the fan stops at low load, often sold as zero RPM, hybrid or 0 dB mode. Fanless means the unit has no fan.

Semi-passive1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs tab: Zero RPM Mode Yes.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026DUT Information: Semi-Passive Operation checked. The 10% to 40% load rows show 0 rpm.

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Fan mode switchiA button, switch or software setting lets the user turn the semi-passive mode off so the fan always spins. A unit without a semi-passive mode, whose fan the maker says always spins, has no switch, so it is false.

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ProtectionsiProtections the maker lists, or a retailer spec table copies from the maker, plus protections the Cybenetics protection tests show working (UVP, NLO, SIP). The Cybenetics manufacturer list has no OVP or UVP row, so do not build the list from it alone. A protection that is not listed may still exist. No-load covers no-load operation and no-load protection. Fan failure is a maker's fan failure protection or fan safeguard, also when the Cybenetics manufacturer block lists it.

Over-current (OCP), Over-voltage (OVP), Under-voltage (UVP), Over-power (OPP), Over-temperature (OTP), Short-circuit (SCP), No-load (NLO), Surge and inrush (SIP)3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026Safety and Protection section lists OVP, UVP, OCP, OTP, SCP and OPP. NLO and SIP come from the Cybenetics tests.5Measurementcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2628Read 16 October 2026Protection Features (Manufacturer) lists OPP, +12V OCP, OTP, SCP, surge and inrush current protection. The protection tests tick NLO and SIP shows an MOV for surge and an NTC with bypass relay for inrush. The supervisor IC covers OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP and PG, and Corsair's guide lists OVP and UVP.

Over-voltage (OVP), Over-power (OPP), Short-circuit (SCP)2Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/SMART500.600.700W_US_manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Total Protection: over voltage protection with trip points per rail, over power protection at 120% to 150% of full load, and short circuit protection. The manual lists no OCP, OTP or UVP.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B014W3EM2WRead 14 October 2026Feature bullet: industry grade protections OPP, OVP and SCP.

All-Japanese capacitorsiThe maker states that every electrolytic capacitor is from a Japanese maker. A Japanese bulk capacitor alone is not enough. A spec row such as "Japanese capacitors" that names no exception counts.

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MTBF (claimed)iThe maker's mean time between failures, such as 100000. An MTTF figure for the whole unit counts too. An MTTF for the fan alone does not. The test temperature goes in the source note.

100,000h1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs tab: MTBF Hours 100,000 hours. The test temperature is not stated.

100,000h1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product Specifications: MTBF 100,000 hrs minimum. The test temperature is not stated.2Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/SMART500.600.700W_US_manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Environments: MTBF greater than 100,000 hours.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B014W3EM2WRead 14 October 2026Feature bullet: MTBF 100,000 hours.

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Software monitoringiThe unit reports power, temperature or fan data to PC software over a USB or internal connection.

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SoftwareiThe maker's software for monitoring or control.

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Built-in power displayiA screen on the unit that shows live power draw or other readings.

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RGB lighting

No8Retailer pageldlc.pro/fr-ch/fiche/PB00672682.htmlRead 16 October 2026Caracteristiques physiques: LED RGB Non (physical characteristics: LED RGB no).

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DimensionsiBody without cables. Width and height are the back face with the AC inlet. Depth is the length into the case, which decides case fit.

Width150Height86Depth140mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.5 in)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs tab: 140x150x86. The quick start guide gives 140mm (L) x 150mm (W) x 86mm (H). Depth is 140 mm and the back face is 150 x 86 mm. The tab prints a weight of 2kg, which includes the cables or the box, so it is not stored.3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026RM650e Specifications: Dimensions 140mm(L) x 150mm(W) x 86mm (H).

Width150Height86Depth140mm(5.9 × 3.4 × 5.5 in)5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B014W3EM2WRead 14 October 2026Description text copied from Thermaltake: dimension (H x W x D) 86mm x 150mm x 140mm. The Amazon table shows 8.9 x 4 x 7 inches, which is the package size and is not stored.

WeightiWeight of the unit alone. Use the Hardware Busters figure on hwbusters.com when the maker states none, not a copy on another site. Maker weights that include cables or the box, such as Corsair's, and retailer packed weights are not stored. A net weight counts unless the maker says it includes the cables.

1.49kg(3.3 lb)6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm650e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 16 October 2026Technical specifications: 1.49 kg (3.28 lb). The review does not say whether cables are included. Corsair's 2 kg figure most likely includes the cables, so it is not stored.

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact model, verbatim. The AC power cord differs per region.

Power Supply, AC Cable, DC Cables, Cable Ties, Mounting Screws, Safety Leaflet3Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026RM650e Specifications, Package Contents: Power Supply, AC Cable, DC Cables, Cable Ties, Mounting Screws, Safety Leaflet.

SMART power supply unit, AC power cord, User manual, Mounting screw x 42Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/SMART500.600.700W_US_manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Components Check: SMART power supply unit, AC power cord, user manual, mounting screw x 4.

Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026

www.thermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.html1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.corsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-20253Owner's manualcorsair.com/explorer/diy-builder/power-supply-units/corsair-rme-series-2025Read 16 October 2026Quick start guide CORSAIR RMe Series 2025 for RM650e, RM750e, RM850e and RM1000e.

file.thermaltake.com/file/qig/SMART500.600.700W_US_manual.pdf2Owner's manualfile.thermaltake.com/file/qig/SMART500.600.700W_US_manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

7years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-naRead 16 October 2026Tech Specs tab: Warranty 7 Year. Page is corsair.com US, so the market is US.6Reviewhwbusters.com/psus/corsair-rm650e-atx-v3-1-psu-reviewRead 16 October 2026Warranty: 7-years.

5years3Maker product pagesupport.thermaltake.com/csWarranty.aspxRead 14 October 2026Warranty table: Power Supply, Smart Series, 5 years. The page lists series and not models and names no region for power supplies. Amazon's listing also says 5 years.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B014W3EM2WRead 14 October 2026Item details: Warranty Description 5 years.

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