--- product_id: 207459716 title: "CAPTAIN550 ATX 550W Power Supply | 550W ATX Power Supply, 120mm Auto Thermal Fan, Heavy Duty Protections, Quiet Operation, Manual Input Voltage 115V/230V" brand: "apevia" price: "60541CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Apevia" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/207459716-captain550-atx-550w-power-supply-550w-atx-power-supply-120mm store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 550W reliable power output 120mm auto-thermal cooling fan Versatile 20/24pin & 4+4 CPU connectors CAPTAIN550 ATX 550W Power Supply | 550W ATX Power Supply, 120mm Auto Thermal Fan, Heavy Duty Protections, Quiet Operation, Manual Input Voltage 115V/230V **Brand:** apevia **Price:** 60541CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Power up your build with confidence and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** CAPTAIN550 ATX 550W Power Supply | 550W ATX Power Supply, 120mm Auto Thermal Fan, Heavy Duty Protections, Quiet Operation, Manual Input Voltage 115V/230V by apevia - **How much does it cost?** 60541CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/207459716-captain550-atx-550w-power-supply-550w-atx-power-supply-120mm) ## Best For - apevia enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted apevia brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cool Under Pressure:** Auto-thermally controlled 120mm fan keeps your build whisper-quiet and cool during long sessions. - • **Sleek & Streamlined:** All-black cables deliver a clean, professional look that fits perfectly in minimalist or compact builds. - • **Power Your Ambitions:** Robust 550W output supports everyday computing & light gaming with ease. - • **Safety First, Always:** Built-in multi-layer protections guard your system from over-current, over-voltage, and overheating risks. - • **Plug & Play Flexibility:** Modular 20+4, 4+4 CPU, and 6+2 PCIe connectors adapt seamlessly to your motherboard & GPU needs. ## Overview The Apevia CAPTAIN550 is a 550W ATX power supply designed for reliable performance in budget-conscious PC builds. Featuring versatile connectors including 20/24pin motherboard, 4+4 CPU, and 6+2 PCIe, it supports a wide range of hardware configurations. Its 120mm auto-thermally controlled fan ensures efficient cooling with minimal noise. Multiple safety protections provide peace of mind, while the all-black cables enhance internal aesthetics. Ideal for general computing and light gaming setups, this PSU balances cost and functionality for millennial professionals building their first or secondary rigs. ## Description Apevia CAPTAIN550 Captain Series 550W Power Supply with 1 x 120mm Auto-Thermally Controlled Black Case Fan. 1 x 20 /24pin Main Power /1 x 12V(P8) / 1 x 6+2 PCI-express/ 3 x SATA/ 3 x Molex. 115/230V Switch, 5% Tolerance of 5V, 3.3V & 12V Output. Max. Output Current +3.3V(16A), +5V(17A), +12V(39A), -12V(0.3A), +5Vsb(2.5A), Circuit/Over-Current/Over-Voltage/Over-Power/Under-Voltage/Over-Temperature Protections. For safety, do not overload, abuse or modify the power supply unit. Use of this unit for Bitcoin Mining is not suggested since it will shorten the life and cause failures of power supply. Use for mining purposes is not covered by warranty. NOTE: The power supply will not power on simply by connecting the power cord to both the power supply and wall outlet. Ensure that all the power supply cables are properly connected to the PC for it to power on. The 8pin CPU connector can be split apart to become a 4+4 connector by pushing one end of the 4pin down and the other end of the 4pin up for motherboards that require a 4pin power connector. The 8pin PCI-E GPU connector can be split apart to become a 6+2 connector by pushing one end of the 6pin down and the other end of the 2pin up for graphics cards that require a 6pin power connector. The 24pin motherboard connector can be split apart to become a 20+4 connector by pushing one end of the 20pin down and the other end of the 4pin up for motherboards that require a 20pin power connector. Review: Inexpensive PSU that meets my general computing and light gaming needs - It's a fairly light unit with a very quiet blue led cooling fan. It arrived in excellent condition and was well packaged. Inside the box were 110 AC cable, the PSU, a bag with 4 screws for mounting the unit and some documentation. The bundled cables are all black but are not sleeved or in my opinion properly bundled presenting as a loose grouping of individual wires with only 2 zip ties installed to group each cable bundle . I placed a 4" zip tie every 3" to each cable bundle to prevent a rats nest of all the loose wires going every where within the build. It looks much neater now even in a case with minimal cable management capability such as the one I am using for this project, a Rosewill FBM-01 mini tower. I am still waiting for a FM2+ MoBo to arrive to finish putting together the project. I did, however, pretest this PSU with a power supply tester and all the output lines are working properly. I'll supply more info when the build is complete and fully burned in. For now everything seems OK so it looks like I won't have to send this PSU back to desertcart based on my preliminary testing. Here's the tester I use to pre-check PSU's I bought this after installing a dead PSU better a pre check than a disassembly. https://www.desertcart.com/Computer-PC-Tester-Connectors-Enclosure/dp/B076CLNPPK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2T0Q4ADFHBPOM&dchild=1&keywords=power+supply+tester+for+atx%2Fsata%2Fhdd&qid=1597075680&sprefix=power+supply+test%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-4 EDIT Got a FM-2 Mo-Bo and installed a A10-5700 APU and a Asus 750-TI with a 8GB set of Ram a 128GB TeamGroup SSD boot drive and a 500 GB Seagate data HDD. I also included a DVD burner as I have a stack of them to get rid of. I placed all of that in a Rosewill FBM-01 case, a little tight wo/ great cable management space but OK. The system has been running great since it was built on August 18th. As we have no issues for a full month from the build generally and specifically the Captain 550 PSU I am happy with the power supply performance thus far. If any issues arise in the future, although unexpected in this undemanding build, I will revisit my review. 2nd edit. It's the end of October and the unit is still running just fine. No BSD's of shutoffs or any other janky behaviors. For my use as a secondary computer for internet surfing and light gaming it meets my needs. I wouldn't use it in a more demanding rig doing video editing or class "A" games. I use my Ryzen R9 3950 PC for that but this unit comes in handy for when I am rendering video projects or when I am having Lara Croft kick some butt. Perhaps this PSU could do it but why torture myself on a basic computer to see. Anyway if you are building a budget PC then it would probably meet your needs too. Review: Quality = the cost, but use with caution - It is pretty basic and it is not rated high in efficiency. but the cost justifies the price. I have used several of these in low cost builds and they have worked every time. I would use this in builds where I have the build consuming a lot less than what this can handle. Also power supplies can kill your pc. So I would not recommend this unless you are on a tight budget. ## Features - Power Supply Specifications: Apevia CAPTAIN550 Captain 550W ATX Power Supply delivers reliable performance for your PC build - Comprehensive Connector Options: 1 x 20/24pin Main Power, 1 x P8pin(P4+4pin), 1 x 6/8pin PCI-express, 12V, 3 x SATA, 3 x Peripheral connectors for versatile compatibility - Cooling and Power Output: 1 x Auto-Thermally Controlled Black 120mm Fan with 115/230V Switch. Max. Output Current +3.3V(16A), +5V(17A), +12V(39A), -12V(0.3A), +5Vsb(2.5A) - Safety and Design Features: Multiple safety protections included. Standard ATX Size: 5.9" x 5.5" x 3.4" (L x W x H) with all black cables for neatness - Power On Requirements: The power supply will not power on simply by connecting the power cord to both the power supply and wall outlet. Ensure that all the power supply cables are properly connected to the PC for it to power on - Flexible CPU Connector: The 8pin CPU connector can be split apart to become a 4+4 connector by pushing one end of the 4pin down and the other end of the 4pin up for motherboards that require a 4pin power connector - Adaptable PCI-E Connector: The 8pin PCI-E GPU connector can be split apart to become a 6+2 connector by pushing one end of the 6pin down and the other end of the 2pin up for graphics cards that require a 6pin power connector - Versatile Motherboard Connector: The 24pin motherboard connector can be split apart to become a 20+4 connector by pushing one end of the 20pin down and the other end of the 4pin up for motherboards that require a 20pin power connector ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B089PZCB7X | | Best Sellers Rank | #527 in Computer Power Supplies | | Brand | Apevia | | Built-In Media | Apevia CAPTAIN550 550W Power Supply | SKU PS-CAP550 | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Connector Type | atx, floppy , pci-express, pci-express/, sata , sata/ | | Connector Type Used on Cable | atx,floppy,pci-express,pci-express/,sata,sata/ | | Cooling Method | Air | | Current Rating | 39 A | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 335 Reviews | | Fan Size | 12 centimeters | | Form Factor | ATX | | Item Dimensions | 5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches | | Manufacturer | Apevia Corp | | Maximum Input Voltage | 230 volts_of_alternating_current | | Mfr Part Number | CAPTAIN550 | | Minimum Input Voltage | 115 volts | | Model Name | captain | | Model Number | CAPTAIN550 | | Number of Fans | 1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Output Wattage | 550 | | System Bus Connector Type | 24 Pin | | UPC | 810047130017 | | Warranty Description | 1 Year | | Wattage | 550 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Apevia - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Connector Type:** atx,floppy,pci-express,pci-express/,sata,sata/ - **Cooling Method:** Air - **Current Rating:** 39 A - **Form Factor:** ATX - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches - **Model Name:** captain - **Output Wattage:** 550 - **Wattage:** 550 watts ## Images ![CAPTAIN550 ATX 550W Power Supply | 550W ATX Power Supply, 120mm Auto Thermal Fan, Heavy Duty Protections, Quiet Operation, Manual Input Voltage 115V/230V - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716Jk7cbf+L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: does this come with cables?** A: Yes the Apevia Captain550 comes with these cable connectors for your reference: 1 x 20/24pin Main Power, 1 x P8pin(P4+4pin), 1 x 6/8pin PCI-express, 12V, 3 x SATA, 3 x Peripheral, 1 x Floppy **Q: does it fit hp 8300 tower ?** A: Hi, this power supply is a standard atx size which means that it will fit most standard size cases. If your HP 8300 is the MT(mini tower) size this will fit, if you have the sff (small form factor) size this will not work. **Q: Does it come with cables** A: Yes. :1 x 20/24pin Main Power, 1 x P8pin(P4+4pin), 1 x 6/8pin PCI-express, 12V, 3 x SATA, 3 x Peripheral, 1 x Floppy **Q: How long are the leads - specifically thhe 24 pin and the 4 pin?** A: The length seems like the typical length of most ATX size power suppies. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inexpensive PSU that meets my general computing and light gaming needs *by T***8 on August 9, 2020* It's a fairly light unit with a very quiet blue led cooling fan. It arrived in excellent condition and was well packaged. Inside the box were 110 AC cable, the PSU, a bag with 4 screws for mounting the unit and some documentation. The bundled cables are all black but are not sleeved or in my opinion properly bundled presenting as a loose grouping of individual wires with only 2 zip ties installed to group each cable bundle . I placed a 4" zip tie every 3" to each cable bundle to prevent a rats nest of all the loose wires going every where within the build. It looks much neater now even in a case with minimal cable management capability such as the one I am using for this project, a Rosewill FBM-01 mini tower. I am still waiting for a FM2+ MoBo to arrive to finish putting together the project. I did, however, pretest this PSU with a power supply tester and all the output lines are working properly. I'll supply more info when the build is complete and fully burned in. For now everything seems OK so it looks like I won't have to send this PSU back to Amazon based on my preliminary testing. Here's the tester I use to pre-check PSU's I bought this after installing a dead PSU better a pre check than a disassembly. https://www.amazon.com/Computer-PC-Tester-Connectors-Enclosure/dp/B076CLNPPK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2T0Q4ADFHBPOM&dchild=1&keywords=power+supply+tester+for+atx%2Fsata%2Fhdd&qid=1597075680&sprefix=power+supply+test%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-4 EDIT Got a FM-2 Mo-Bo and installed a A10-5700 APU and a Asus 750-TI with a 8GB set of Ram a 128GB TeamGroup SSD boot drive and a 500 GB Seagate data HDD. I also included a DVD burner as I have a stack of them to get rid of. I placed all of that in a Rosewill FBM-01 case, a little tight wo/ great cable management space but OK. The system has been running great since it was built on August 18th. As we have no issues for a full month from the build generally and specifically the Captain 550 PSU I am happy with the power supply performance thus far. If any issues arise in the future, although unexpected in this undemanding build, I will revisit my review. 2nd edit. It's the end of October and the unit is still running just fine. No BSD's of shutoffs or any other janky behaviors. For my use as a secondary computer for internet surfing and light gaming it meets my needs. I wouldn't use it in a more demanding rig doing video editing or class "A" games. I use my Ryzen R9 3950 PC for that but this unit comes in handy for when I am rendering video projects or when I am having Lara Croft kick some butt. Perhaps this PSU could do it but why torture myself on a basic computer to see. Anyway if you are building a budget PC then it would probably meet your needs too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality = the cost, but use with caution *by I***C on October 26, 2024* It is pretty basic and it is not rated high in efficiency. but the cost justifies the price. I have used several of these in low cost builds and they have worked every time. I would use this in builds where I have the build consuming a lot less than what this can handle. Also power supplies can kill your pc. So I would not recommend this unless you are on a tight budget. ### ⭐ Almost fried my entire PC *by J***N on October 19, 2025* Do not buy this PSU unless your system is super low-end. I used it with a Ryzen 5 5500 and GTX 1080, and it nearly destroyed my setup. My PC suddenly shut off — some fans stopped, others went full speed, and lights were dimming all over. I had to cut power from the switch before it killed something. Replaced it with a quality PSU, and everything worked fine again. Spend a little more — this one isn’t worth the risk. ## Frequently Bought Together - Apevia CAPTAIN550 ATX Power Supply with All Black Cables - Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L Micro-ATX Tower with Magnetic Design Dust Filter, Transparent Acrylic Side Panel, Adjustable I/O & Fully Ventilated Airflow, Black (MCB-Q300L-KANN-S00) - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/207459716-captain550-atx-550w-power-supply-550w-atx-power-supply-120mm](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/207459716-captain550-atx-550w-power-supply-550w-atx-power-supply-120mm) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-03*