Review: thermaltake smart m850w

Thermaltake, a leader in manufacturing high-end power supplies and peripherals for personal computers. Today he presents his first line of "Smart" power supplies, specifically we have the M850w model with 80 plus bronze certification, modular wiring management, environmental requirements and a high-end design.

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THERMALTAKE SMART M850W FEATURES
P / n	SP-850M
Type	Intel ATX 12V 2.3
Maximum capacity	850W
Maximum output capacity	Up to 1020w
Dimensions	86mm x 150mm x 160mm
Pfc	Yes, active.
Wait time	16msec (minimum) @ 80% of full load at 115Vac / 230Vac input.
Operating temperature	0 ℃ to + 40 ℃
Humidity	20% to 90%, non-condensing
Fan	140mm Fan: 2300 RPM ± 10%
Efficiency	82 to 88%.
Durability	100, 000 hours
Warranty	3 years.

We also show you the characteristics of its lanes.

Thermaltake surprises us with a futuristic and really attractive design. We can appreciate the 3 year warranty, the model and the modular management.

Inside it is perfectly packaged and protected.

The bundle includes:

• Thermaltake Smart M850W power supply. Power cord. Instruction manual. Screws. Modular cables with its case.

The first thing that enters our eyes when we see the power supply is its design. Besides that it is a modular hybrid.

It includes a 140 mm Yate Loon brand fan, specifically D14BH-12. It can achieve a turn of up to 2800 RPM when being PWM, it moves an air flow of up to 140 CFM and its loudness can reach 48.5Dba.

On the back we have the sticker that gives us all the internal characteristics of the power supply. Highlight the 70 amp line.

Both sides are identical.

As we have seen is a modular hybrid, this allows us a maximum organization of the wiring within our team.

Includes a large set of black sheathed cables. We must highlight its ability to connect up to 4 PCI Express 6 + 2-pin connections.

An example of connection.

TESTING BENCH
Processor:	Intel 3930k
Base plate:	Asus Rampage IV Extreme
Memory:	Kingston Hyperx Predator
Heatsink	Corsair H60
HDD	Kingston Hyperx 120gb
Graphic card	NVIDIA GTX680
Power supply	Thermaltake TouchPower 1350W

To check at what level our power supply works, we are going to check the energy consumption of its voltages with an Asus GTX680 and a Thermaltake TouchPower 1350W:

The Thermaltake SMART M850W is an 80 plus certified power supply, 70 amps in the + 12v rail that makes 850w of gross power, managing to withstand 1000w spikes. Modular cabling management will make it easier for us to organize the cabling in our cabinet.

The interior is equipped with luxurious materials. The main core is designed by the prestigious assembler “CWT” and in charge of cooling all the components is the Yate Loon D14BH-12 brand 140mm fan, which rotates up to 2800 RPM, moves an air flow of up to 140 CFM and its loudness can reach 48.5Dba.

We have verified that it offers the performance of a high-end power supply: i7 3930K / 2700k, GTX680 and Asus Rampage IV Extreme motherboard. Playing from you to you to the Thermaltake of 1350w.

In short, if we are looking for a power supply to mount a CrossFire or SLI at a really good price (€ 100), with modular management and 80 PLUS certification. The Thermaltake Smart M850W is the ideal source.

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ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ VERY GOOD DESIGN.	- NONE.
+ LINE WITH 70 AMPS.
+ SILENT 140 MM FAN.
+ AT THE LEVEL OF LARGE POWER SUPPLIES.
+ MODULAR
+ 3 YEARS WARRANTY

The Professional Review team awards him the gold medal: