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Chieftec Polaris PPS-550FC

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Power: 550; Cooling system: active; MB/CPU power supply: 24+8+8(4+4); Manufacturer's warranty: 2 years;
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Chieftec Polaris PPS-550FC
Main
Power550 W
Form factorATX
Specs
PFCactive
Cooling systemactive
Fan size120 mm
Fan bearinghydrodynamic
Certification80+ Gold
ATX12V version2.4
Power connectors
MB/CPU power supply24+8+8(4+4) pin
SATA6
MOLEX3
PCIe 8pin (6+2)2
Cable systemmodular
Braided wires
Cable length
MB650 mm
CPU650 mm
SATA450 mm
MOLEX450 mm
PCIe500 mm
Max. power
+3.3V20 А
+5V20 А
+12V145.8 А
-12V0.3 А
+5Vsb3 А
+12V550 W
+3.3V +5V105 W
-12V3.6 W
+5Vsb15 W
General
Over voltage protection (OVP)
Over power protection (OPP)
Short circuit protection (SCP)
Manufacturer's warranty2 years
Dimensions (HxWxD)87x150x140 mm
Weight2 kg
Official Websitechieftec.eu
Added to E-CatalogOctober 2019
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Chieftec Polaris series, including models like the PPS-650FC, PPS-750FC, and PPS-1050FC, is praised for its quiet operation, modular design, and reliability. Users appreciate its performance in challenging conditions, such as power outages, with no significant issues reported. The power supplies are noted for being worth the investment, although some users have mentioned a price increase over time. However, there are concerns about cable management and the thickness of the wires. One user reported a defective PPS-850FC unit, which did not work, suggesting a potential quality control issue. Overall, the Chieftec Polaris series is recommended for its price-quality ratio, especially if found at a reasonable price.
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great model, I really liked it
19 May 2021 
take it - you won't regret it
gold
modular
quiet
no complaints so far
KUBINT 1tuse Chieftec PPS-650FC few months
wonderful model, really honored
20 January 2026 
It's been working for 4 years with 12600k and 3070 ti, everything is great)
None
price quality
1 September 2023 
i've been using it for a year already and everything's great, no complaints. I got a 750W with some extra capacity, as my computer uses about 450-500W.
In Ukraine's conditions with sudden power outages, the unit didn't die++
unnoticed
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