Thermaltake has announced that its new lineup of Smart BM3 Bronze ATX 3.0 power supplies will be available for purchase this month via its worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors. Featuring a 12VHPWR connector, the new PSUs are available in four output capacities (550W, 650W, 750W, 850W) and start at an MSRP of $64.99.
Thermaltake Smart BM3 Bronze Series ATX 3.0 PSU Features
- Power Up the Next Generation Hardware
- Smart BM3 80 PLUS Bronze certified (550W/650W/750W/850W) semi modular PSU is designed to meet ATX 3.0 standards, it also comes with one PCIe Gen 5.0 (12VHPWR) connector to support modern graphics cards. With an ample 5-year warranty, the Smart BM3 series is able to satisfy the market, where value-oriented users are looking for a new power supply with all the latest features.
- Fully Compatible with Intel ATX 3.0 Standards
- Smart BM3 series is fully compatible with Intel ATX 3.0 Specifications which supports up to 200% power excursion, reaches 60% low load efficiency and complies with required power supply timing standards.
- PCIe Gen 5.0 Ready
- Smart BM3 Bronze series comes with a 12+4pin connector to offer powerful and stable performance allowing the PSU to natively run next-generation GPUs. The wattage marked on the 12VHPWR’s connector is the recommended wattage. (Ref. Intel design guideline)
- Made to Comply with the Latest Graphics Cards
- As the power consumption of graphics cards increase, so has their demand for power. The Smart BM3 series is designed to support NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards, it supports 8-pin PCIe cables for AMD graphics cards & entry RTX 40 series graphics cards, it also comes with a 1 x 12+4pin connector for RTX 40 series cards that need a PCIe Gen 5.0 connector, ready to supply the graphics cards according to their different ways of connections.
- Be Smart, Stay Quiet
- Featuring a 120mm FDB fan to deliver excellent airflow. Furthermore, with the Smart Zero Fan function, the fan will not spin until the load exceeds 20% of the power supply, minimizing undesired noise.
- High Quality Japanese 105°C/221°F Main Electrolytic Capacitor
- High quality Japanese main electrolytic capacitor greatly improves the power supplies durability and ensures the Smart BM3 series is stable and reliable.
- High Amperage Single +12V Rail & DC to DC Design
- Powerful single +12V rail can properly deliver the power you need for the best compatibility. The use of LLC and DC to DC circuit design provides very stable operation and enhanced voltage regulation.
- Built-in Industrial Grade Protection
- To protect the hardware, Smart BM3 is built with industry grade protections: OCP (Over Current Protection), OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection), OTP (Over Temperature Protection).
- Semi Modular Flat Cable Design
- Soft flat black cables come with sleeve cabling, designed to make cable installation an easy task while fully powering the system at optimal voltages.
- 80 PLUS Bronze-Certified and Intel C6/C7 States Ready
- Smart BM3 Bronze series saves energy through its high energy efficiency up to 85% and is certified to 80 PLUS Bronze. It has been optimized to work with all generations of Intel’s processors to achieve maximum energy saving.
To steadily power up the latest graphics cards with high power consumption, the Smart BM3 Bronze series is compatible with Intel’s ATX 3.0 standard, which can support 200% power excursion and reach 60% efficiency at 2% load. Additionally, with the 12VHPWR connector, the Smart BM3 Bronze can support RTX 40 series GPUs with a native PCIe Gen 5.0 connector. This power supply also supports 8-pin PCIe cables for AMD graphics cards and entry RTX 40 series graphics cards, offering other options for entry-level systems. On top of that, the Smart BM3 Bronze is equipped with a Smart Zero Fan design to minimize undesired noise. The fan only spins when the load exceeds 20% of the power supply, and users also can turn the Smart Zero Fan mode on and off by its physical switch. Furthermore, this quiet 120mm FDB fan can generate excellent airflow to minimize overheating problems.
The Smart BM3 Bronze features high-quality Japanese 105°C/221°F main electrolytic capacitors, greatly improving the durability and ensuring the highest stability and reliability. With its DC to DC design and high amperage single +12V rail design, the Smart BM3 Bronze can ensure a stable supply to PC components. Moreover, this power supply is 80 PLUS Bronze certified and Intel C6/C7 states ready, allowing the PSU to reach energy efficiency of up to 85% and optimized to work with all generations of Intel’s processors. Besides that, the Smart BM3 Bronze series comes with complete industry-grade protection (OCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, SCP, OTP) to guarantee your hardware safety.
Thermaltake’s Smart BM3 Bronze series possesses great compatibility with Intel ATX 3.0 standards as well as native 12+4pin connectors and 8-pin connectors. If you are a value-oriented user, don’t miss out on this high-quality power supply for next-gen entry level graphics cards!