Thermaltake Smart BM3 750W 80Plus Bronze ATX 3.0 & PCIE 5.0
Thermaltake Smart BM3 750W 80Plus Bronze ATX 3.0 & PCIE 5.0 Review & Specifications
The Thermaltake Smart BM3 750W 80Plus Bronze ATX 3.0 & PCIE 5.0 by Thermaltake (Model: PS-SPD-0750MNFABU-3 ) is a power supply unit that provides 750 watts of power output. This unit follows the 3.0 standard and comes in a ATX size. It is certified with 80 PLUS® Bronze and rated at Bronze efficiency, reaching a peak efficiency of 85%. It features a 120 mm cooling fan with fan stop support, and is actively cooled. This PSU is modular . It delivers:
- 62 A on the 12V rail (1 rail(s))
- 18 A on the 5V rail
- 18 A on the 3.3V rail
Power Supply Performance
The Thermaltake Smart BM3 750W 80Plus Bronze ATX 3.0 & PCIE 5.0 is a high power PSU, sufficient for mainstream gaming systems and content creation workstations. It provides sufficient power for systems with modern multi-core CPUs and performance-class GPUs, offering headroom for overclocking and future upgrades.
This PSU offers a mid-range efficiency of 85%, suitable for entry-level to mid-tier systems. It may have a shorter warranty, but it still provides acceptable performance and value for standard computing needs.
This PSU delivers excellent value, with a competitive cost of only $106.4 per kilowatt. While it may not offer high-end performance, it is still recommended at this price point due to its outstanding cost-effectiveness and suitability for entry-level or low-power systems.
General Information
| Manufacturer | Thermaltake |
|---|---|
| Power Supply Name | Thermaltake Smart BM3 750W 80Plus Bronze ATX 3.0 & PCIE 5.0 |
| Part Number | PS-SPD-0750MNFABU-3 |
| Current Price Amazon | $80 |
| Amazon Price Updated | 1 day, 13 hours ago. |
| Power Supply Available | True |
Specification
| Power Output | 750 W |
|---|---|
| ATX Version / Form Factor | 3.0 / ATX |
| Certifications | 80 PLUS® Bronze |
| Efficiency Rating | Bronze |
| Modular / Fanless | True / False |
| Fan Size / Fan Stop | 120 mm / True |
| Dimensions | 150mm(W)x86mm(H)x140mm(D) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Performance
| Input Voltage | 100-240 V |
|---|---|
| Number of 12 V Rails | 1 |
| Output 12V / 5V / 3.3V | 62 A / 18 A / 18 A |
| Maximum Efficiency | 85% |
| Price per kW | 106.4 USD/kW |
Thermaltake Smart BM3 750W 80Plus Bronze ATX 3.0 & PCIE 5.0 Compared to Similar Performance PSUs
Power Supply Price / Performance Table
| Power_Supply (Desc) | Price (Desc) | Quality_&_Perf (Desc) | Q&P/Price (Desc) | USD/Kilowatt (Desc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
$95
|
↓
-5.0%
|
61.0%
|
64.2%
|
126.7
126.7
|
|
|
$80
|
↑
33.3%
|
60.2%
|
75.3%
|
106.7
106.7
|
|
|
$83
|
0.0%
|
60.2%
|
72.8%
|
110.4
110.4
|
|
|
$114
|
↑
442.9%
|
59.2%
|
51.9%
|
152.0
152.0
|
|
|
$75
|
0.0%
|
59.2%
|
78.9%
|
100.0
100.0
|
|
|
$68
|
0.0%
|
59.2%
|
87.0%
|
90.7
90.7
|
|
|
$80
|
↑
20.9%
|
59.2%
|
74.2%
|
106.4
106.4
|
|
|
$120
|
↑
71.4%
|
59.2%
|
49.3%
|
160.0
160.0
|
|
|
$121
|
↑
1.9%
|
58.6%
|
48.4%
|
186.2
186.2
|
PSU Comparison and Detail Specifications Table
| Specification | Perf Chart | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
$95
↓
-5.0%
|
$80❗
↑
33.3%
|
$83
0.0%
|
$114❗
↑
442.9%
|
$75
0.0%
|
$68
0.0%
|
$80
↑
20.9%
|
$120❗
↑
71.4%
|
$121
↑
1.9%
|
| Price per kW | 126.7 USD/kW | 106.7 USD/kW | 110.4 USD/kW | 152.0 USD/kW | 100.0 USD/kW | 90.7 USD/kW | 106.4 USD/kW | 160.0 USD/kW | 186.2 USD/kW |
| Manufacturer | Thermaltake | Corsair | Corsair | Thermaltake | MSI | MSI | Thermaltake | Thermaltake | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 750 W | 750 W | 750 W | 750 W | 750 W | 750 W | 750 W | 750 W | 650 W |
| Ver. / FF | 3.1 / ATX | 2.4 / ATX | 2.3 / ATX | 3.1 / ATX | 2.3 / ATX | 2.3 / ATX | 3.0 / ATX | 2.3 / ATX | 3.1 / ATX |
| Efficiency | Gold (90%) | Gold (88%) | Gold (88%) | Bronze (85%) | Bronze (85%) | Bronze (85%) | Bronze (85%) | Bronze (85%) | Bronze (89%) |
| 12V Rails | 1 / 62 A | 1 / 62 A | 1 / 62 A | 1 / 62 A | 1 / 62 A | 1 / 62 A | 1 / 62 A | 1 / 62 A | 1 / 55 A |
| 12V/5V/3.3V | 62 A / 20 A / 20 A | 62 A / 20 A / 24 A | 62 A / 20 A / 24 A | 62 A / 18 A / 18 A | 62 A / 20 A / 20 A | 62 A / 20 A / 20 A | 62 A / 18 A / 18 A | 62 A / 20 A / 20 A | 54 A / 20 A / 20 A |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Modular | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Fan Stop | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Fanless | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Dimensions | 150mm(W)x86mm(H)x140mm(D) | 150mm x 86mm x 160mm | 4.92 x 5.91 x 3.39 inches | 150mm(W)x86mm(H)x140mm(D) | 150 x 140 x 86 mm | 140mm x 150mm x 86mm | 150mm(W)x86mm(H)x140mm(D) | 150mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 160mm(D) | 150 x 140 x 86 mm |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Power Supply Specification Table
| Power_Supply (Desc) | Wattage (Desc) | ATX Ver / FF / Modular | Efficiency | 12V Rails / Amp | Output 12V/5V/3.3V | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750 W | 3.1 / ATX / True | Gold, 90% | 1 / 62.00 A | 62 A / 20 A / 20 A | 5 years | |
| 750 W | 2.4 / ATX / True | Gold, 88% | 1 / 62.00 A | 62 A / 20 A / 24 A | 5 years | |
| 750 W | 2.3 / ATX / False | Gold, 88% | 1 / 62.00 A | 62 A / 20 A / 24 A | 5 years | |
| 750 W | 3.1 / ATX / False | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 62.00 A | 62 A / 18 A / 18 A | 5 years | |
| 750 W | 2.3 / ATX / False | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 62.00 A | 62 A / 20 A / 20 A | 5 years | |
| 750 W | 2.3 / ATX / True | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 62.00 A | 62 A / 20 A / 20 A | 5 years | |
| 750 W | 3.0 / ATX / True | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 62.00 A | 62 A / 18 A / 18 A | 5 years | |
| 750 W | 2.3 / ATX / True | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 62.00 A | 62 A / 20 A / 20 A | 5 years | |
| 650 W | 3.1 / ATX / False | Bronze, 89% | 1 / 54.70 A | 54 A / 20 A / 20 A | 5 years |
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