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Antec Earthwatts 500W Power Supply ATX12V V2.0 Active PFC 80-PLUS 80MM Fan
Antec Earthwatts 500W Power Supply ATX12V V2.0 Active PFC 80-PLUS 80MM Fan

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   SKU:  
24129
   Shipping Weight:   5 lbs
   Part #: EA500

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 Features
Don't compromise.
Save energy and maximize performance.

Do your part for the environment with EarthWatts power supplies. The earth is our most valuable resource and protecting and preserving it for future generations is of utmost importance. EarthWatts is available in three highly efficient models—380 Watt, 430 Watt, and 500 Watt—and are all 80 PLUS® certified, the newest standard in power supply efficiency. And that means that using EarthWatts will save you money on your electrical bill. Fully equipped with universal input, EarthWatts automatically works on any power grid in the world. And the built-in Active PFC makes EarthWatts the ideal way to reduce electrical waste and protect the environment.

Features:

  • 80 PLUS® certified: reduces operating costs and protects the environment
  • 80mm low noise cooling fan
  • Dual 12V outputs: 12V2 for Motherboard and peripherals; 12V1 for processor
  • Industrial-grade protection circuitry prevents damage resulting from short circuits, power overloads, over voltage, and under voltage
  • Accurate power rating allows EarthWatts to deliver its full rated power (24 hours a day rated at 50ºC)
  • 4 SATA connectors
  • PCI-E connector: one for 380W and 430W, two for 500W
  • Safety approvals: UL, CUL, FCC, TÜV, CE, CB, C-tick, CCC
  • Universal input
  • Active Power Factor Correction (PFC)
  • PF value up to 99%
  • AQ3 - 3 year warranty
  • Dimensions:
    - 3.39"(H) x 5.91"(W) x 5.51"(D)
    - 8.6cm (H) x 15cm (W) x 14cm (D)
  • Net weight:
    - 3.48lbs / 1.58kg


 Specifications
General Information  
     Brand Name: Antec
     Manufacturer: Antec, Inc
     Manufacturer Part Number: EA500
     Manufacturer Website Address: www.antec.com
     Marketing Information: EarthWatts is highly efficient and available in 500 Watt, will save you money on your electrical bill. ideal way to reduce electrical waste and protect the environment. Accurate power rating allows EarthWatts to deliver its full rated power (24 hours a day rated at 50
     Product Line: EarthWatts
     Product Model: EA 500
     Product Name: EarthWatts EA 500 ATX12V Power Supply
     Product Type: ATX12V Power Supply
Interfaces/Ports  
     Receptacles: 1 x 24-pin ATX Motherboard
1 x 4-pin ATX12V Motherboard
1 x 8-pin EPS12V Motherboard
2 x PCI-E
4 x Serial ATA
6 x Molex Hard Drive
1 x 4-pin SP4 Floppy Drive
Miscellaneous  
     Additional Information: Active Power Factor Correction (PFC)
     Certifications & Standards:
  • 80 PLUS
  • RoHS
  • UL
  • CUL
  • FCC
  • T
  • Physical Characteristics  
         Dimensions: 8.61cm Height x 15.01cm Width x 14cm Depth
         Weight: 1.58 kg
    Power Description  
         Frequency: 47 Hz to 63 Hz
         Input Voltage: 240V AC
         Input Voltage Range: 100V AC to 240V AC
         Output Power: 500 W
         Output Voltage: 3.3V DC
    5V DC
    12V DC
    -12V DC
    Technical Information  
         Number of Fans: 1
         Protection Type: Short Circuit
    Overload
    Over Voltage
    Under Voltage
         Version Support: ATX12V v2.2
    Warranty  
         Standard Warranty: 3 Year

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    Messages about Antec Earthwatts 500W Power Supply ATX12V V2.0 Active PFC 80-PLUS 80MM Fan

    Poer supply randomly shuts down the sytem (Belles Toaster- Oct 29, 08, 1 Replies) Read this message
    How to correctly hook this up? (Isaac_H- Oct 16, 08, 1 Replies) Read this message
    enough power? (Carla_W- Oct 09, 08, 1 Replies) Read this message
    Handle EVGA E-GEFORCE GTX 280? (FunnymANisCanadian- Oct 04, 08, 6 Replies) Read this message
    Can it handle: (transient- Jul 03, 08, 1 Replies) Read this message
    will it run my config? (DoH!- Jun 03, 08, 5 Replies) Read this message
    how to replace this Power Supply? (starxin- Feb 25, 08, 2 Replies) Read this message
    Need new power supply with 6 pin (Cv2k- Jan 31, 08, 2 Replies) Read this message

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     Reviews from the Web

    Below are reviews found on other web sites for this product submitted by customers.

    URL: http://www.sysopt.com/features/cases/article.php/3660031
    Comment: Antec's unassuming EarthWatts 500 hides a surprise of astounding load stability and efficiency at a reasonable cost.
    Posted by: Luvlyan @07/31/07
    URL: http://www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/Antec_Earthwatts_500W/index.sht
    Comment: Virtual-Hideout: Tree Hugger Approved!
    Posted by: Luvlyan @07/31/07
    URL: http://www.overclockersonline.net/index.php?page=articles&num=851
    Comment: The EarthWatts 500W is an excellent power supply unit which combines efficiency, performance, and is almost inaudible despite the single 80mm fan.
    Posted by: Luvlyan @07/31/07
    URL: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/526
    Comment: Antec EarthWatts 500 W provides one of the best cost/benefit ratios for the average user: it is a relatively cheap 500 W power supply that can deliver up to 577 W
    Posted by: Al_D @03/02/08
    URL: http://www.techreport.com/articles.x/13271/6
    Comment: The EarthWatts looks to be good value for budget-minded environmentalists, especially since its power delivery is solid.
    Posted by: Al_D @03/02/08
    URL: http://jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=35
    Comment: So there we have it. The Antec EarthWatts EA-500 500W power supply doesn't put out as much power as a lot of the power supplies we've been seeing lately, but it does put out enough for any one video card no matter how high end, and I would venture to say that it could easily support a pair of Nvidi
    Posted by: Killy @03/21/08
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     Rated by Alexander_M, October 31, 2008

    I bought this because I want to make computer as energy efficient as possible since I run FAH 24/7. This PSU did not disappoint! The power consumption of my computer at full load went from 165w to 125w which is a reduction of more than 24%! My old power supply was an old ATX Antec 300W PSU. The three year warranty doesn't hurt either. Highly recommended PSU.      » READ MORE

     Rated by yannick_d, October 26, 2008

    i buy this power suppply on sale       » READ MORE

     Rated by w00blyn, October 24, 2008

    Great PSU, got this for a buddy whose Prescott/x800xt was causing his system to shutdown after 10 minutes of gaming. Put this bad boy in, no problems. Great quality PSU.      » READ MORE

     Rated by Nato9, October 9, 2008

    This unit is an excellent powersupply. Bought it to replace a cheap-o unit that came with a case that was a hand-me-down from a friend. Solved all the power-related issues that computer was having. The PSU just screams quality from the way it's assembled, and all the reviews on the internet certainly back it up.       » READ MORE

     Rated by SixDs, September 16, 2008

    I purchased this power supply on sale to power a basic Core 2 Duo system: one video card, two hardrives, one optical drive. The reviews from the web were favourable and for the price seemed to be the best bang for the buck for a reliable, reasonably efficient PSU in this power range. The power supply is not fancy, it is plain jane traditional silver-grey, with no bling, which suited me fine. It cames with a basic manual, power cord and mounting screws. The main power cable only is sleeved (mesh), while the others are bundled with cable ties. There are a lot of connectors/cables (see later) and some may find cable management to be an issue if many cables are unused, as was the case for me.       » READ MORE

     Rated by Kleezy, August 1, 2008

    Came free with a Sonata 3 and it is powering an E7200,2GB of RAM and 8800GTS 320mb. 1 HDD, 1ODD, 2 120mm fans       » READ MORE

     Rated by Brooke_M, July 16, 2008

    This came in the Antec Sonata I used for my mom's build. COnsidering the case was less then $100 and this PS sells for $80 it can't be considered anything less then a smoking deal.       » READ MORE

     Rated by Helen_C, July 3, 2008

    I purchased an Antec Sonata 3 case that came with this PSU. It is very quiet and easily has enough power for my q6600, 8800 GT. My GPU has 2 PCI-e connectors and this power supply has two, which is awesome for a 500 W. Great PSU for the 500 watt range.      » READ MORE

     Rated by L._S, April 14, 2008

    I have a few items made by Antec and I like them. This power       » READ MORE

     Rated by NewtDogg, April 5, 2008

    I got this on sale for $55 and it is awesome. I have bought nothing but Antec PSU's/cases for the past 8 years and I have never been disappointed. This power supply is quiet and reliable. And for my purposes 500W is more than enough. I suppose some people may need more, but I don't know any of those people...?       » READ MORE


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