Antec 500W

Antec 500W

Power Supplies

R 500.00
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SKU: Antec 500W

Antec 500W ATX power supply — 500W continuous output (~41.7A on 12V rails combined) for stable mid‑range gaming, office PCs and light content‑creation builds.

Product Details

Reliable 500W power for everyday and mid‑range builds

The Antec 500W is a straightforward ATX power supply that delivers 500 watts of continuous DC output — enough headroom for most 1080p gaming rigs, mainstream workstations and home office PCs. A 500W unit converts to roughly 41.7A available on the 12V rails combined, which is where modern CPUs and GPUs draw the majority of their power.

What the 500W rating means in practice

A 500W PSU is ideal when paired with mid‑range components: think Ryzen 5 / Intel i5 CPUs and single midrange graphics cards (examples include GTX 16-series, GTX 1660, RTX 3050/RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6500–6600 class). In real‑world terms that configuration typically draws 200–350W at full load, so a quality 500W supply provides stable voltage, some overhead for peak loads and modest room for upgrades. It also handles everyday office workloads, lightweight photo/video editing and single‑PC streaming without stressing the unit.

Design, cooling and electrical expectations

As an ATX power supply, the Antec 500W includes the standard internal cooling fan and the common motherboard/PCIe power wiring setups used in desktop builds. Modern Antec units commonly include basic protection circuitry (OVP/OCP/OPP/SCP) and voltage regulation designed to keep the 12V rail stable under varying loads. Efficiency depends on the specific model variant — many consumer 500W units run around ~80% efficiency under typical loads, with 80 Plus ratings present on some Antec models.

Specs summary

  • Output: 500 watts continuous (ATX standard)
  • 12V capacity: ~41.7A combined on 12V rails (500W / 12V)
  • Form factor: ATX (fits standard desktop cases)
  • Cooling: internal fan for thermal management
  • Connectors: standard ATX wiring for motherboard, CPU and PCIe power (actual connector counts vary by model)
  • Protections: typical PSU protections expected (OVP/OCP/OPP/SCP) — confirmed on many Antec consumer models

Who this is ideal for

Best suited for users building or upgrading a mainstream desktop: 1080p gamers on a single mid‑range GPU, home office machines, students, and entry‑level content creators who need reliable power without the extra cost of high‑wattage or enthusiast PSUs. Not recommended for multi‑GPU rigs or high‑end systems with power‑hungry GPUs (RTX 4070/4080 class and above) or heavy overclocking where 650W+ is advised.