ARESGAME AGV Series 500W Power Supply, 80 Plus Bronze Certified, Non Modular Power Supply, 5 Year Warranty

I purchased this PSU to replace the stock Dell OEM power supply in an Inspiron 3471 small form factor build that I was upgrading beyond its original specifications. The stock Dell PSU simply couldn't handle the new component load so an external PSU solution was necessary. The Dell Compatibility Factor Anyone who has worked with Dell small form factor machines knows that Dell is notoriously unfriendly with aftermarket parts. Proprietary connectors, locked BIOS settings, and OEM specific power delivery designs make upgrades challenging. This PSU bypassed all of that entirely by running externally, delivering clean standard ATX power without any of Dell's proprietary restrictions getting in the way. The Build Running an i9-9900 processor, MSI RTX 3050 Low Profile 6GB, a 2TB NVMe SSD on a PCIe adapter, two SATA drives, and an Arctic P8 Max CPU fan. This is a significantly more demanding load than this chassis was originally designed for. Performance Zero stability issues under sustained gaming load. Running demanding titles including Pragmata, Death Stranding 2, Marvel Rivals, and the Resident Evil series without a single power related issue. Voltage delivery is clean and consistent as confirmed through HWiNFO64 monitoring during extended gaming sessions. 80 Plus Bronze Certification Efficiency is solid. No excessive heat generation from the PSU itself even during extended gaming sessions. Build Quality Solid construction, clean cable management options, and reliable performance throughout testing. The non-modular design means extra cables but that's expected at this price point. Bottom Line For the price this PSU delivers reliable clean power for a demanding small form factor build. If you need an affordable reliable PSU that handles real gaming workloads without Dell's proprietary restrictions getting in the way the AGV500 delivers exactly that.

Great quality, perfect fit, running perfectly

***Update*** The original system has been rebuilt a couple times, now it has a 3060 12gb gpu in it, still crankin along. I've purchased several more of these psu's and they just perform. I just built another core i3 12100F with a 3050 6gb gpu and the psu barely gets warm. I've purchased 4 in total from this brand now. Till I can find a reason to spend more for the same thing, I'm gonna be buying these. Solid psu for systems that don't need a ton of power. I just built a core i3 12100F with a 1060ti 6g, 512gb nvme, couple case fans, this is just a bench system. It "can" do some 1080p gaming but that's not it's job. I dropped Redhat 8 on a 256gb nvme that I will swap back and forth as I need the OS. I ran stress-ng for 3hrs at full tilt boogey and this little box just rocked it. I wanted to test everything, make sure the motherboard was going to hold up, I got the cpu second hand, and also the gpu. I read a number of other reviewers claim scary smells coming from their psu's so I hoped to hammer this thing and see if I could stress it beyond it's capabilities. I didn't have any complaints from any of this hardware. The psu performed perfectly. I can't complain one bit, 80+ Bronze? less than $40? I mean, what's not to love? If you right-size your psu for your system you should be golden. My system according to pcpartspicker should draw about 288w. That makes this psu the perfect sweet spot. I liked it so much that I purchased the bigger brother the 850w fully modular version and I'm currently stress testing that system and its not even breaking a sweat. I'm very pleased with this psu. I might have found my new favorite psu brand.

The ARESGAME AGV Series 500W Power Supply is a solid choice for budget-conscious builders looking for a reliable, 80 Plus Bronze-certified PSU. While it may not have premium features like modular cables, it delivers stable power output and decent efficiency for entry-to-mid-level gaming PCs. Key Features & Specs: ✅ Wattage: 500W – Suitable for mid-range gaming builds ✅ 80 Plus Bronze Certified: Ensures 85% efficiency under typical loads ✅ Non-Modular Design: Comes with pre-attached cables, which may require extra cable management ✅ Single +12V Rail: Provides consistent power delivery for GPUs & CPUs ✅ Built-in Protections: Includes Over Voltage Protection (OVP), Over Power Protection (OPP), and Short Circuit Protection (SCP) ✅ 5-Year Warranty: Shows confidence in durability & longevity Performance & Compatibility: 🔹 Perfect for mid-range gaming PCs running GPUs like the GTX 1660, RTX 3060, RX 6600XT, and similar 🔹 Quiet fan operation with decent airflow, though not the quietest on the market 🔹 Handles everyday gaming and productivity tasks well but may not be ideal for high-end GPUs or overclocking Pros & Cons: ✅ Great price-to-performance ratio for budget builds ✅ Stable power delivery for mid-tier components ✅ Decent efficiency with 80 Plus Bronze certification ❌ Non-modular cables can create clutter ❌ Not ideal for power-hungry GPUs (RTX 3070 and above) 💡 Final Verdict: The ARESGAME AGV 500W is a solid budget power supply that delivers reliable performance for mid-range gaming rigs. If you need a no-frills, affordable PSU for a build that doesn’t require excessive power, this is a great choice. However, if you’re running a higher-end GPU or need modular cables, you may want to look for a higher-wattage or modular option. 🔌🔥

Works great

This power supply replaced a 9 year old device in a tower PC. It is far more efficient than the old one and installed cleanly. It is also significantly quieter, and provided good value for the money. It had all the appropriate connectors and all were marked. I especially liked the small "tester" block that allowed me to "see if the fan runs" before dismantling the PC.

Fits perfectly with the server that need this part

Reliable power supply for mid-range builds. It’s quiet and the 80 Plus Bronze rating is perfect for a budget-friendly, non-modular unit.

Cables should have colors to identify polarity.

fonctionne bien

It’s decent

I just bought 3 750w and all of 3 blow !!! Was mining with them at 24/7 power draw of 550 but hey they blow after 1 week.

PSU was functional. Strong rubber smell. The fan is too noisy for me at 4 feet distance. Fan profile seems agressive and half of the fan opening is blocked by a piece of molded plastic on the inside - it’s probably one of the reasons for the noise. I guess i got what i paid for, since this is one of the cheapest PSU; build quality goes with the price.