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Date Written: November 30th, 2003

Manufacturer: Apex

Author: Nedim Slijepcevic

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Introduction:

The Apex AL-B500E ATX 12V 500W Switching Power Supply is a unique and power saving power supply. It uses Active PFC that makes it capable of harnessing universal free input and creating efficiency up to 75%. This power supply also features Smart and Silent fan control that extends the life of the PSU fan and reduces the amount of noise released. It has aluminum casing for fast heat dissipation and it is ideal for Intel and AMD based systems. The power supply looks robust and durable and the manufacturer guarantees 50,000 work hours.

Product Specifications:

Leads:	1 20-Pin ATX, 1 Auxiliary, 1 ATX 12V, 8 x Peripheral, 2 Floppy, 1 Serial ATA
Dimensions:	140L x 150W x 86H mm (5.5"x6"x3.3")
Environmental:	Operate 0 to 50�C; Storage -40 and 70�C
Safety:	UL, FCC, CSA, TUV, NEMKO, DEMKO, SEMKO, FI, CE certification
MTBF:	50,000 hours
Efficiency:	65% minimum, 75% typical, at full load
AC Input:	Select 90-132VAC or 180-264VAC, 47-63 Hz
Input Protection:	Internally located AC line fuse
Max Load Current:	+5V@52A, +3.3V@28A, +12V@20A, -5V@0.8A, -12V@1.0A, +5VSB@2.5A
Combined Power:	+3.3V & +5V 260W Plus+12V 472W
Overvoltage Protection:	+3.3V, +5V, +12V
Short Circuit Protection:	All outputs
Max Ripple:	+3.3V & +5V 50 mVpp, +12V & -12V 50 mVpp, -5V & +5VSB 50 mVpp
Line Tolerance:	+3.3V +/-1%, +5V +/-1%, +/-12V +/-1%, -5V +/-1%, +5VSB +/-1%

Description:

Aluminum Casing for fast heat dissipation
Super Quiet, Super Cool
Ideal for Intel and AMD based systems
Optimum balance between noise reduction and heat dissipation
ATX 12V and auxiliary power connectors, 8 large and 2 small leads
All wires & cables are cleanly tired up in net tube
Two dual ball-bearing & thermally-controlled fans with tri-color illumination
On/Off Switch with green LED indicator
External Fan speed adjustable knob
4Serial ATA connector included

Other features on the back of the power supply include the 110/220V power connection with switch and an illuminated power switch (shown in detail on the left). This is a nice touch over the standard black switch, because when in the ON position, the switch glows green, giving you the status of the power supply at a glance. Greater detail is also provided of the �small� fan speed control knob, which may make manipulation difficult for those that do not have small fingers.

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