ASUS TUF GAMING 550W Bronze
ASUS TUF GAMING 550W Bronze Specifications
The ASUS TUF GAMING 550W Bronze by Asus is a power supply unit that provides 550 watts of power output. This unit follows the 2.4 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 135 mm cooling fan , and is actively cooled. This PSU is modular . It delivers:
- 46 A on the 12V rail (1 rail(s))
- 20 A on the 5V rail
- 25 A on the 3.3V rail
ASUS TUF GAMING 550W Bronze Performance Review
The ASUS TUF GAMING 550W Bronze is a mid-range power supply, suitable for mainstream gaming builds and entry-level workstation setups. It offers enough capacity for systems using efficient CPUs and mid-tier graphics cards, striking a good balance between efficiency and power needs.
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 $120.0 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.
Power Supply Information
Manufacturer: Asus
Power Supply Name: ASUS TUF GAMING 550W Bronze
Current Price Amazon: $66
Amazon Price Updated: 1 day, 8 hours ago.
Power Supply Available: True
Power Output: 550 W
ATX Version / Form Factor: 2.4 / ATX
Certifications: 80 PLUS® Bronze
Efficiency Rating: Bronze
Modular / Fanless: True / False
Fan Size / Fan Stop: 135 mm / False
Dimensions: 150 x 150 x 86 mm
Warranty: 6 years
Input Voltage: 100-240 V
Performance
Number of 12 V Rails: 1
Output 12 V / 5 V / 3.3 V: 46 A / 20 A / 25 A
Maximum Efficiency: 85%
Calculated Performance
Performance: 57.9%
Performance per Price: 87.8%
Price per kW: 120.0 USD/kW
ASUS TUF GAMING 550W Bronze 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
$94
|
0.0%
|
59.2%
|
63.0%
|
125.3
|
|
|
$84
|
0.0%
|
59.2%
|
70.5%
|
112.0
|
|
|
$69
|
0.0%
|
58.2%
|
84.4%
|
106.2
|
|
|
$64
|
0.0%
|
57.9%
|
90.5%
|
106.7
|
|
|
$66
|
0.0%
|
57.9%
|
87.8%
|
120.0
|
|
|
$69❗
|
0.0%
|
57.2%
|
82.8%
|
106.2
|
|
|
$74
|
0.0%
|
57.2%
|
77.2%
|
113.8
|
|
|
$74
|
0.0%
|
57.2%
|
77.2%
|
113.8
|
|
|
$67
|
0.0%
|
57.2%
|
85.3%
|
103.1
|
Power Supply Specification Table
| Power_Supply (Desc) | Wattage (Desc) | ATX Ver / FF / Modular | Efficiency | 12V Rails / Amp | Output 12V/5V/3.3V | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG A750BN | 750 W | 2.3 / ATX / False | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 62.00 A | 62 A / 20 A / 20 A | 5 years |
| MSI MAG A750BE | 750 W | 2.3 / ATX / True | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 62.00 A | 62 A / 20 A / 20 A | 5 years |
| CORSAIR CX650 | 650 W | 2.3 / ATX / False | Gold, 88% | 1 / 52.00 A | 52 A / 20 A / 24 A | 5 years |
| Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 80+ Gold 600W | 600 W | 2.3 / ATX / False | Gold, 90% | 1 / 49.00 A | 49 A / 20 A / 20 A | 5 years |
| ASUS TUF GAMING 550W Bronze | 550 W | 2.4 / ATX / True | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 46.00 A | 46 A / 20 A / 25 A | 6 years |
| Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W 80Plus Bronz… | 650 W | 3.1 / ATX / False | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 54.00 A | 54 A / 18 A / 18 A | 5 years |
| MSI MAG A650BE | 650 W | 2.3 / ATX / True | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 54.00 A | 54 A / 20 A / 20 A | 5 years |
| MSI MAG A650BN | 650 W | 2.3 / ATX / False | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 54.00 A | 54 A / 20 A / 20 A | 5 years |
| Thermaltake Smart BX1 650W Bronze | 650 W | 2.3 / ATX / True | Bronze, 85% | 1 / 54.00 A | 54 A / 20 A / 20 A | 5 years |