NVIDIA™
SLI™-R
EADY
C
ERTIFICATION
Antec’s TruePower New series power supplies are NVIDIA™ SLI™-Ready certified for use with pairs of high-end
graphics cards for superior parallel graphics processing.
A
DVANCED
H
YBRID
C
ABLE
M
ANAGEMENT
S
YSTEM
The TP-550 uses Advanced Hybrid Cable Management. Cables that are important or mandatory are connected
directly to the PSU. There are also modular connectors on the back of the PSU to add additional cables as needed.
Using only the power cables you need will reduce clutter and improve airflow inside your case. For the list of
connected and optional cables, see Table 1.
DC
TO
DC
C
ONVERSION
Antec’s TruePower New series uses DC to DC conversion for the 5V and 3.3V rails. The DC to DC voltage regulation
module is the most advanced design, usually found on high-end motherboards, to step down DC voltage. This
module operates at 85% efficiency, as opposed to traditional magnetic amplifiers that operate at only 75%
efficiency. Another benefit is that transient response time is almost 100 times faster, providing remarkably stable
power output in response to changing loads.
P
ULSE
W
IDTH
M
ODULATION
(PWM)
F
AN
Pulse Width Modulation technology allows the TruePower New series to finely control the speed of the power
supply’s fan. By using this method instead of the traditional voltage controlled fans, this PSU’s fan can run up to
50% quieter than standard fans. A PWM fan can run as slow as 10-15% of the fan’s rated top speed, whereas a
voltage-regulated fan can only go as low as 40%.
D
OUBLE
L
AYER
PCB
Designed with a double layer printed circuit board, the TruePower New series utilizes a low-density component
layout to provide better airflow throughout the casing. In addition, double layer PCBs allow for heavy-duty
components and larger traces, reducing electrical interference and resistance. This ensures greater reliability for
the power supply and components connected to it.
H
IGH
Q
UALITY
J
APANESE
B
RAND
C
APACITORS
The TruePower New series features high-quality Japanese brand capacitors. These capacitors enhance stability and
increase the unit’s MTBF, ensuring greater reliability.
