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Thermaltake Smart 500W

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Smart 500W

Released July 2015.4Certification listclearesult.com/80plus/certified-psus/Thermaltake/SPD-0500P-SP-500AH2NKW-SMART-500W-115V-Internal-16460Read 14 October 2026The 80 PLUS certificate date of 07/23/2015 is the earliest dated evidence for the SP-500AH2NKW model. Last checked 14 October 2026.

Power
500W
Efficiency
80 PLUS White
Modular cables
None
ATX version
ATX 2.x

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General

Series
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 numbers
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
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.
Announced
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Status
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.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product Specifications: Color Black.
Form factor
ATX1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Product Specifications: Form Factor ATX.
ATX version
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 version
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Modular cables
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)
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Power

Rated continuous power
500W1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Continuous Power 500W.
Full power rated up to
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 design
Single rail1Maker product pagethermaltakeusa.com/smart-500w.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page text: Single +12V rail design.
+12V max current
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 power
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 power
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 current
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 voltage
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)
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Certifications

80 PLUS rating
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 115V
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Cybenetics efficiency at 230V
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Cybenetics noise at 115V
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Cybenetics noise at 230V
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Measured

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Average efficiency at 115V (measured)
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Average efficiency at 230V (measured)
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Light-load efficiency at 115V (measured)
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Average power factor at 115V (measured)
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Average noise at 115V (measured)
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Noise at full load at 115V (measured)
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Standby power with no load at 115V (measured)
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Hold-up time (measured)
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12V ripple at full load (measured)
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12V load regulation (measured)
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Cables and connectors

Cables
ConnectorConnectorsCablesLength to first plug (mm)
ATX 24-pin (20+4)11600
CPU 8-pin (EPS, 4+4)11650
PCIe 8-pin (6+2)21500
SATA power41500
4-pin Molex41500
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) connectors
1
PCIe 8-pin connectors
2
16-pin GPU connectors
0
SATA power connectors
4
4-pin Molex connectors
4
Cable style
Not available

Fan

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

Protections
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 capacitors
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MTBF (claimed)
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.

Monitoring and lighting

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Software monitoring
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Software
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Built-in power display
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RGB lighting
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Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
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.
Weight
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In the box

In the box
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.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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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