Description
The MWE Bronze V2 offers a simple, reliable way to power your system safely and efficiently at a low cost. The 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency rating, DC-to-DC + LLC circuit design, single +12V rail, active PFC, and temperature sensitive HDB fan offer a power supply unit that stays true to its original purpose. This PSU will handle all your core computing needs with none of the hassles or challenges of additional specialty features, software synchronization, or other bells and whistles. Just plug it into your system and get to work. For a great mid-tier computing experience, you can't go wrong with the MWE Bronze V2.
80 Plus Bronze Certified
It's important to understand what efficiency is and what the ratings actually mean. The efficiency rating indicates how much power is retained and/or lost when transferring it from the wall to your components. It does not indicate the overall quality of the PSU. A PSU doesn't need an 80 PLUS Gold rating to be safe and reliable. And a PSU with an 80 PLUS Gold rating isn't necessarily either of those things. The MWE Bronze V2 guarantees a typical efficiency of 85% while being both safe and reliable.
120mm HDB Fan
The constant struggle between cooling and noise is as old as the consumer PC industry itself. Keeping your components cool without having to hear about it while you work is still one of the greatest challenges for all fan based cooling technologies. The MWE Bronze's solution to this problem is a thermally sensitive 120mm HDB fan. It spins based on the system's temperature, constantly adjusting to keep your PSU running smoothly and safely with the minimum amount of noise required.
Single +12V Rail
Getting power from the wall to the PSU and then to your components is a tricky situation. The power comes in one voltage level, but your components need a different one. That power has to first be transferred to/through a converter in order to make it safe for your parts to use without overloading.
The lines/rails used to initially move power from the wall to the converter need to be reliable and consistent to ensure your system's overall performance. That's why the MWE Bronze only uses one +12V rail for this process. This way all the components in your system are constantly fed the same power from the same source in order to guarantee consistency between all connections.
DC-TO-DC Circuit Design
Power comes in multiple voltage levels. The wall delivers power in one voltage level but your components each need a specific voltage to operate properly. The process of converting raw power from the wall to the multiple voltage levels your components need requires special components to complete this process quickly, efficiently, and safely. The MWE Bronze's DC-to-DC + LLC technology was painstakingly crafted to accomplish this goal. The Dual Forward circuit layout has been designed to convert 12V power to 3V and 5V levels with minimal ripple noise, 80 PLUS Bronze efficiency, and reduced risk to your connected components.
Flat Black Cables
For many PC Builders with aesthetics in mind, cabling can be one of the most troublesome parts of assembling a PC. Cables can be confusing, too short or too long, and they almost never look good. The MWE Bronze - V2 uses flat and flexible black cables to help deal with these problems. These cables are more discrete and flexible, making them easier to implement into your system while taking up less space. This is especially useful for smaller cases and preserving airflow.
5 Year Warranty
The many processes required by a power supply unit in order to take power directly from the wall or other fixed power source, convert it to the correct output required by the connected components, and then distribute that power to said components safely can be full of risks. This is why it's important for a PSU to have the right protections and regulations to ensure this process runs correctly. The MWE Bronze - V2 is a safe, reliable product and as such Cooler Master is happy to offer a standard 5 year manufacturing warranty for all units in the series.
Main Features
- Active PFC + Forward Topology Design
- High Temperature Resistance
- Peak Power Tolerance
- 80 PLUS Bronze 230V EU Certified
- Durable, Reliable, and Safe
- 5 Year Warranty
Product Name
MWE 550 Bronze 230V V2
Model Number
MPE-5501-ACABW-BUK
Wattage
550W
ATX Version
Intel ATX 12V V2.52
PFC
Active PFC
Input Voltage
200-240V
Input Current
5A
Input Frequency
50-60Hz
Fan Size
120mm
Fan Bearing
HDB
Fan Speed
1500 RPM
Noise
20%: 15.8dB-A
50%: 18.4dB-A
100%: 31.2dB-A
Efficiency
88% Typically
80 PLUS Rating
80 PLUS Bronze EU 230V
ErP 2014 Lot 3
Yes
Power Good Signal
100 - 500ms
Hold Up Time
>14ms at 100% full load@230Vac
MTBF
>100,000 hours
Protections
OVP / OPP / SCP / UVP / OTP
Regulatory
CCC, CE, TUV-RH, RCM, EAC, cTUVus, FCC, BSMI, KC, CB
Connections
1 x ATX 24 Pin
1 x EPS 4+4 Pin
6 x SATA
3 x Peripheral 4 Pin
2 x PCI-e 6+2 Pin
Dimensions ( L x W x H )
140 x 150 x 86mm
Master Carton Quantity
5
Estimate shipping for orders under £50
Refund Policy
Returns
Our policy lasts a total of 28 days 14 days from receipt to notify us of your return and 14 days from that notification for you to return the item. If 14 days have passed since receipt of your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange, due to change of mind. If you notify you wish to return a product within this 14 day period, you have a further 14 days from that notification period to return that item to us for a refund. If you think your item is faulty then please get in touch and we can discuss the issues and arrange appropriate action.
To be eligible for a change of mind return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging with untampered seals. Original P&P cost is not refunded.
Hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases and custom built orders are also exempt for return due to change of mind.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Software, be it physical, downloadable or media-less.
- Items that have been damaged or misused by the customer
- Certain static sensitive devices where the strict policy of installation has not been adhered to.
- PC Systems and Laptops, CPUs, HDDs and System Memory or other hardware where the seal has been broken, and the software has been set-up or registered (Faulty items not included). The registration of an operating system means that you accept the digital goods and the hardware they run on entirely.
- Personalised/custom orders returns will only be accepted if item is faulty. We may refer you to the manufacturers website if the return request is after our initial return period.
- Any sealed item, where the seal/cellophane has been broken or the contents used or tampered with.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer, unless we specifically ask you to.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts or broken seals, for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, usually within a few days, but can vary depending on payment processor. We will not issue credit to a different card or offer a cash/bank transfer equivalent.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at sales@dazzletech.co.uk.
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded. We are happy to replace/exchange the item or give credit for the equivalent amount.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at sales@dazzletech.co.uk and send your item to: Unit 54 Imex Trading Estate, Upper Villers Street, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV24XA, United Kingdom.
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he/she will find out about your return.
Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to:
Please do not send an item back before contacting us about your return.
Change of mind shipping costs
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping, if applicable will be deducted from your refund.
Faulty goods shipping
We will provide you with a shipping label, or provide you with a refund of reasonable shipping costs.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over £25, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We can’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Items will be tested upon return and a refund will be issued within a maximum of 14 days from receiving your return. If the item is tested to be not faulty, a testing fee of £15 plus VAT may apply. If your item is tested to be in good working order you will need to pay the testing fee, plus the return postage of the item within 14 days. After 14 days the item may be disposed of.
Items returned opened/damaged by user
If an item is returned that is not in its original condition, damaged or has items missing we may deduct a percentage of the refund to cover this. We will contact you to explain this before we proceed with the return.
Warranty/Guarantee
The warranty/guarantee on our products varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. We offer a minimum of 12 months warranty on IT equipment. This is extended to 3 years in some cases. Please see the item description for more details. (excluding refurbished, clearance and sale items.) The warranty may be a return to base, eg. you return the product to us for repair/replacement. Or it may be a on-site warranty which means that the item is repaired or replaced directly at your home or premises. See item description for clarification.
Consumable products such as electronic components and incandescent lamps are not covered by a warranty, however should a quality problem arise we will make sure that your reasonable expectations are met.