Thermaltake

Thermaltake Smart W3 600W 80 PLUS ATX 3.1 Non-Modular PSU - Black (Boxed)

SKU 5863 Brand Thermaltake EAN13 4711475645394
Thermaltake Smart W3 600W non-modular ATX 3.1 PSU with 80 PLUS certification, 120mm FDB fan, and 5-year warranty. Features 2x 6+2 PCIe, 1x 4+4 EPS, 4x SATA, 4x Molex connectors. Note: 12V rail limited to ~500W.
PSU (Power Supplies) - Wattage 600 - 699 W
PSU (Power Supplies) - Efficiency Rating 80 Plus
PSU (Power Supplies) - Color Black
PSU (Power Supplies) - Modularity Non-modular
PSU (Power Supplies) - PCIe GPU Connectors 2x 12V-2x6
PSU (Power Supplies) - Length Up to 140 mm
PSU (Power Supplies) - EPS CPU Connectors 1x 4+4pin EPS/ATX12V

The Thermaltake Smart W3 600W is a budget-oriented, non-modular ATX power supply featuring 80 PLUS certification and ATX 3.1 compliance. It delivers 600W total capacity with a single 120mm FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) fan for cooling. The unit includes active Power Factor Correction (PFC) and comprehensive protection features including overcurrent, overvoltage, overpower, overheating, short circuit, and undervoltage protection.

Important Performance Note: Professional testing reveals this unit delivers approximately 500W on the critical 12V rail rather than the full 600W rating, which may limit compatibility with high-power graphics cards and processors. Additionally, the overpower protection mechanism fails to reset after initial activation, requiring manual power cycling. The 80 PLUS certification indicates 80% efficiency, meaning 20% of input power is lost as heat.

This PSU is best suited for entry-level and mid-range builds with modest power requirements. The non-modular cable design means all cables are permanently attached, potentially complicating cable management in compact cases. A 5-year manufacturer warranty provides some peace of mind, though user reports indicate mixed reliability across production batches.

  • 600W total output with ~500W 12V rail capacity
  • Non-modular fixed cabling (24-pin ATX, 1x 4+4 EPS, 2x 6+2 PCIe, 4x SATA, 4x Molex)
  • 80 PLUS certification (80% efficiency)
  • Single 120mm FDB cooling fan
  • Active PFC and comprehensive protection suite
  • ATX 3.1 compliant form factor
  • 5-year manufacturer warranty
  • Operating temperature range: 5–40°C
Total Power Output600 W
12V Rail Power~500 W (actual delivery, not full 600W)
Efficiency Rating80 PLUS (80% efficiency)
Form FactorATX 3.1
ModularityNon-modular
Cooling1x 120mm FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) fan
Power Factor CorrectionActive PFC
Motherboard Connector24-pin ATX
CPU Power Connector1x 4+4 pin EPS/ATX12V
PCIe GPU Connectors2x 6+2 pin (8-pin equivalent)
SATA Power Connectors4x SATA
Molex (4-pin) Connectors4x Molex
Protection FeaturesOvercurrent, Overvoltage, Overpower, Overheating, Short Circuit, Undervoltage
Overpower ProtectionFails to reset after first activation (critical flaw)
Input Voltage100–240 V AC
Input Frequency50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature5–40°C
Storage Temperature-40–55°C
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)100,000 hours
Warranty5 years
CertificationsCB, FCC, cTUVus, ICES
Unit Dimensions (PSU only)150 mm (W) × 140 mm (D) × 86 mm (H)
ColorBlack
Model NumberPS-SPW-0600NNFAWU-1