What does SFX mean on a power supply?

SFX power supplies are made for small form factor builds. They feature more compact dimensions than regular (ATX) power supplies and utilize smaller fans for cooling. Some Mini-ITX cases can fit both SFX and SFX-L power supplies but it’s best to check whether your case can fit an SFX-L unit before making a purchase.

Are all SFX power supplies the same size?

Contrasting ATX, the SFX and SFX-L models must adhere to some fixed dimensions that cannot be changed. This means that a normal SFX power supply always measures 100 x 125 x 63.5 mm, whilst an SFX-L measures 125 x 125 x 63.5 mm.

Does super flower make SFX PSU?

Here at Computex 2017, Super Flower appeared to focus its efforts on an SFX-L PSU that will probably debut at the end of the year. This is a fully modular platform that will most likely be released in two versions with 550W and 650W capacities.

What is the most powerful SFX power supply?

• CORSAIR POWER SUPPLIES. SF750 PLATINUM.
• An Unprecedented 750 Watt SFX PSU. The most powerful SFX power supply in the market, perfect for the most power-dense small-form-factor PCs.
• FULLY MODULAR CABLES.
• SFX-TO-ATX BRACKET INCLUDED.
• SEVEN-YEAR WARRANTY.

Is SFX sound or special?

‘Sound Effects’ (aka ‘SFX’, though this acronym may get confused with the acronym for Special Effects as well) are sounds that are used in various forms of media, other than the sounds of human speech or music.

Do SFX power supplies come with shorter cables?

One sort of hidden feature with SFX PSUs is that they have shorter cable lengths. This is largely because in small form factor cases, you want everything to be clean and efficient. You might only need extra cable length for a few components, but it’s worth checking before you fully commit to your build.

Are SFX power supplies loud?

Basically they tend to be pretty noisy in warm environnement. Corsair is using BS 92mm fan inside their SFX PSU…that could be really loud. Fan on Corsair SFX PSU are starting/stopping following load OR internal temperature.

Are SFX PSU cables shorter?

bawjaws Multimodder. Something nobody has mentioned is that cable lengths *are* shorter on SFX PSUs. Only real downside is cable length. SFF PSU’s tend to come with smaller cables.

What is smaller SFX or SFX-L?

SFX-L power supplies have a similar width and height as regular SFX power supplies so they can fit the same cases. The only difference is SFX-L power supplies are slightly deeper to accommodate the larger fan.

Who makes Thermaltake PSU?

Thermaltake Technology Co., Ltd (Chinese: 曜越科技; pinyin: Yàoyuè Kējì) is a Taiwanese manufacturer of PC case designs, power supplies, cooling devices and peripherals.