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product_id: 207459716
title: "Apevia CAPTAIN550 ATX Power Supply with All Black Cables"
brand: "apevia"
price: "$98.23"
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# 550W reliable power output All-black cables for sleek builds 120mm auto-thermal fan for quiet cooling Apevia CAPTAIN550 ATX Power Supply with All Black Cables

**Brand:** apevia
**Price:** $98.23
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power up your build with stealth and silence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Apevia CAPTAIN550 ATX Power Supply with All Black Cables by apevia
- **How much does it cost?** $98.23 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/207459716-apevia-captain550-atx-power-supply-with-all-black-cables)

## 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 & Quiet:** 120mm auto-thermally controlled fan ensures whisper-quiet operation even under load.
- • **Power Your Ambition:** 550W max output to fuel your multitasking and light gaming needs without breaking a sweat.
- • **Stealth Mode Cables:** All-black cables keep your build looking clean and professional—no more cable chaos.
- • **Built-in Safety Suite:** Comprehensive protections guard your rig against over-current, over-voltage, and overheating—peace of mind included.
- • **Flexible Connector Design:** Modular 20+4, 4+4 CPU, and 6+2 PCIe connectors adapt seamlessly to your motherboard and GPU.

## Overview

The Apevia CAPTAIN550 is a 550W ATX power supply featuring all-black cables for a clean aesthetic, a 120mm auto-thermally controlled fan for quiet cooling, and flexible connectors (20+4, 4+4 CPU, 6+2 PCIe) to fit a variety of PC builds. It includes multiple safety protections and supports 115/230V input, making it a budget-friendly choice for general computing and light gaming setups.

## 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: Almost fried my entire PC - 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.

## Features

- Apevia CAPTAIN550 Captain 550W ATX Power Supply.
- Connectors: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 Auto-Thermally Controlled Black 120mm Fan. 115/230V Switch. Max. Output Current +3.3V(16A), +5V(17A), +12V(39A), -12V(0.3A), +5Vsb(2.5A)
- Safety Protections. Standard ATX Size: 5.9" x 5.5" x 3.4" (L x W x H). All Black Cables for Neatness.
- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B089PZCB7X |
| Best Sellers Rank | #384 in Computer Power Supplies |
| Brand | Apevia |
| 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 Amps |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 337 Reviews |
| Fan Size | 120 Millimeters |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Item Dimensions | 5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches |
| Manufacturer | Apevia Corp |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 230 Volts (AC) |
| Mfr Part Number | CAPTAIN550 |
| Minimum Input Voltage | 115 Volts |
| Model Name | CAPTAIN550 |
| Model Number | CAPTAIN550 |
| Number of Fans | 1 |
| Output Wattage | 550 |
| System Bus Connector Type | 8 Pin |
| UPC | 810047130017 |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |
| Wattage | 550 watts |

## Product Details

- **Model Name:** CAPTAIN550
- **Brand:** Apevia
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Connector Type:** atx,floppy,pci-express,pci-express/,sata,sata/
- **Output Wattage:** 550
- **Form Factor:** ATX
- **Wattage:** 550 watts
- **Cooling Method:** Air
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 5.9 x 5.5 x 3.4 inches
- **PCI-Express Connector Configuration:** 8 Pin

## Images

![Apevia CAPTAIN550 ATX Power Supply with All Black Cables - 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.

### ⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had terrible experience with Apevia power supplies in the past, not any more
*by A***R on August 9, 2024*

Used on several basic computer builds Cost at the time of purchase: $26 Pro 1: Affordable and just works. I have been purchasing this PSU for over two years and have had no issues with failure when used correctly. Pro 2: Comes with a 6+2 pin graphics power cable. Pro 3: Includes screws which is convenient. Con: Not really a durable 550 watt power supply. Running mid high to high end components will eventually cause premature failure on power supplies in this price range. Pro Tip: Only use with mid to low end spec components without overclocking. Don’t ever consider running with an i9 14900K or a RTX 4070 for example.

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