Thermaltake Unveils the Smart BM3 Bronze Series with ATX 3.0 Standards

[GFreeman]

Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Power, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast Memory solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Smart BM3 Bronze series, an ATX 3.0 power supply from Thermaltake's popular Smart Bronze series. The Smart BM3 Bronze features a compact size with a dimension of 150x86x140 mm (WxHxD), and it is available in 550 W, 650 W, 750 W, and 850 W. To provide maximum compatibility with next-gen and entry graphics cards, the Smart BM3 Bronze meets ATX 3.0 specifications, 12+4-pin PCIe Gen 5.0 ready, and supports an ample number of 8-pin connectors. Built-in with Japanese main electrolytic capacitors and 80 Plus Bronze efficiency, the Smart BM3 Bronze is an ideal semi-modular power supply with high stability.

To steadily power up the latest graphics cards with high power consumption, the Smart BM3 Bronze series is compatible with Intel's ATX 3.0 standard, which can support 200% power excursion and reach 60% efficiency at 2% load. Additionally, with the 12VHPWR connector, the Smart BM3 Bronze can support RTX 40 series GPUs with a native PCIe Gen 5.0 connector. This power supply also supports 8-pin PCIe cables for AMD graphics cards and entry RTX 40 series graphics cards, offering other options for entry-level systems. On top of that, the Smart BM3 Bronze is equipped with a Smart Zero Fan design to minimize undesired noise. The fan only spins when the load exceeds 20% of the power supply, and users also can turn the Smart Zero Fan mode on and off by its physical switch. Furthermore, this quiet 120 mm FDB fan can generate excellent airflow to minimize overheating problems.



The Smart BM3 Bronze features high-quality Japanese 105°C/221°F main electrolytic capacitors, greatly improving the durability and ensuring the highest stability and reliability. With its DC to DC design and high amperage single +12V rail design, the Smart BM3 Bronze can ensure a stable supply to PC components. Moreover, this power supply is 80 Plus Bronze certified and Intel C6/C7 states ready, allowing the PSU to reach energy efficiency of up to 85% and optimized to work with all generations of Intel's processors. Besides that, the Smart BM3 Bronze series comes with complete industry-grade protection (OCP, OVP, UVP, OPP, SCP, OTP) to guarantee your hardware safety.

Thermaltake's Smart BM3 Bronze series possesses great compatibility with Intel ATX 3.0 standards as well as native 12+4pin connectors and 8-pin connectors. If you are a value-oriented user, don't miss out on this high-quality power supply for next-gen entry level graphics cards!

Features of the Smart BM3 Bronze series:

Power Up the Next Generation Hardware
Smart BM3 80 Plus Bronze certified (550 W/650 W/750 W/850 W) semi modular PSU is designed to meet ATX 3.0 standards, it also comes with one PCIe Gen 5.0 (12VHPWR) connector to support modern graphics cards. With an ample 5-year warranty, the Smart BM3 series is able to satisfy the market, where value-oriented users are looking for a new power supply with all the latest features.

Fully Compatible with Intel ATX 3.0 Standards
Smart BM3 series is fully compatible with Intel ATX 3.0 Specifications which supports up to 200% power excursion, reaches 60% low load efficiency and complies with required power supply timing standards.

PCIe Gen 5.0 Ready
Smart BM3 Bronze series comes with a 12+4pin connector to offer powerful and stable performance allowing the PSU to natively run next-generation GPUs.
The wattage marked on the 12VHPWR's connector is the recommended wattage. (Ref. Intel design guideline)

Made to Comply with the Latest Graphics Cards
As the power consumption of graphics cards increase, so has their demand for power. The Smart BM3 series is designed to support NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards, it supports 8-pin PCIe cables for AMD graphics cards & entry RTX 40 series graphics cards, it also comes with a 1 x 12+4pin connector for RTX 40 series cards that need a PCIe Gen 5.0 connector, ready to supply the graphics cards according to their different ways of connections.

Be Smart, Stay Quiet
Featuring a 120 mm FDB fan to deliver excellent airflow. Furthermore, with the Smart Zero Fan function, the fan will not spin until the load exceeds 20% of the power supply, minimizing undesired noise.

High Quality Japanese 105°C/221°F Main Electrolytic Capacitor
High quality Japanese main electrolytic capacitor greatly improves the power supplies durability and ensures the Smart BM3 series is stable and reliable.

High Amperage Single +12V Rail & DC to DC Design
Powerful single +12V rail can properly deliver the power you need for the best compatibility. The use of LLC and DC to DC circuit design provides very stable operation and enhanced voltage regulation.

Built-in Industrial Grade Protection
To protect the hardware, Smart BM3 is built with industry grade protections: OCP (Over Current Protection), OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection), OTP (Over Temperature Protection).

Semi Modular Flat Cable Design
Soft flat black cables come with sleeve cabling, designed to make cable installation an easy task while fully powering the system at optimal voltages.

80 Plus Bronze-Certified and Intel C6/C7 States Ready
Smart BM3 Bronze series saves energy through its high energy efficiency up to 85% and is certified to 80 Plus Bronze. It has been optimized to work with all generations of Intel's processors to achieve maximum energy saving.

Availability and Warranty
Smart BM3 Bronze - TT Premium Edition will be available for purchase in August 2023 via the Thermaltake worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors. It is backed by a five-year warranty and supported by the Thermaltake worldwide customer service and technical support network.

Smart BM3 Bronze series MSRP:

• 550 W: $ 64.99 / €74.9
• 650 W: $ 69.99 / €84.9
• 750 W: $ 79.99 / €94.9
• 850 W: $ 89.99 / €109.9

(prices may vary per region)

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[KrazyT]

Sound good on paper ...
5 years warranty is a bit on the low side ...
Everything depends on the OEM behind it

 

[wNotyarD]

Everything depends on the OEM behind it

Always a gamble with Thermaltake

 

[ViperXZ]

It's good to see that cheaper PSUs now also get the ATX 3.0 connectors.

 

[N/A]

The dreaded connector has no business on the PSU side.

 

[Wolfkin]

80+ bronze in this day when everyone else do at least 80+ gold, what kind of weakass components do they use? Hard pass.

 

[wNotyarD]

80+ bronze in this day when everyone else do at least 80+ gold, what kind of weakass components do they use? Hard pass.

The third world does exist, you know? As much as I (who live in such a third world country) wouldn't power my own rig with such an unit, I know full well there's a enormous market for them.

 

[ViperXZ]

The third world does exist, you know? As much as I (who live in such a third world country) wouldn't power my own rig with such an unit, I know full well there's a enormous market for them.

In Brazil it's rather preferable to use a UPS, the PSU can be cheaper, that's not the problem. Funny enough the same could be said about the US.

 

[wNotyarD]

In Brazil it's rather preferable to use a UPS, the PSU can be cheaper, that's not the problem. Funny enough the same could be said about the US.

Actually, an UPS here isn't always needed. Regional issues aside, our power grid is rather stable and revised wiring and socket/plug codes (2006-2011) mean any recent building has adequate grounding.
The issue is downright the buying power of the populace, and how expensive the jump from a tier to the next is. Most can't find in theirselves to really invest in a better PSU so they settle for the most quality for what little cash they can afford (if both are the same power, why go Gold?) so Bronze units sell a lot. EVGA B series or Corsair CX series are prime examples of that.

 

[sLowEnd]

80+ bronze in this day when everyone else do at least 80+ gold, what kind of weakass components do they use? Hard pass.

A higher efficiency would have been nicer, but Thermaltake's Smart Bronze units target the low end portion of the market where 80+ Bronze is the norm.

Aris did a review of one of the previous gen BM2 units. It is what it is - a cheap unit that delivers its labeled power, with ok build quality from a known manufacturer (CWT). He gave it a recommendation for people on a budget.

Thermaltake Smart BM2 750W Power Supply Review

The Smart BM2 750W is a worth considering mid-level power supply from Thermaltake.

www.tomshardware.com

 

[Dan.G]

ATX 3.0 for anything below 650 W doesn't make much sense at the moment, I dare say.
The lowest power GPU that uses 16-pin connector is the RTX 4070 at 200 W (saw only one model, though: Zotac RTX 4070 ).

 

[ViperXZ]

Actually, an UPS here isn't always needed. Regional issues aside, our power grid is rather stable and revised wiring and socket/plug codes (2006-2011) mean any recent building has adequate grounding.
The issue is downright the buying power of the populace, and how expensive the jump from a tier to the next is. Most can't find in theirselves to really invest in a better PSU so they settle for the most quality for what little cash they can afford (if both are the same power, why go Gold?) so Bronze units sell a lot. EVGA B series or Corsair CX series are prime examples of that.

I used cheap, noname PSUs for a long time as a kid and later to build PCs for others that were cheaper. So there is no (0) issue with using a Bronze PSU from a well known quality brand. Don't become too elitist so you can't see the forest anymore and just some trees of it. If power grid in Brazil is that good, there's no issue at all then.

 

[wNotyarD]

So there is no (0) issue with using a Bronze PSU from a well known quality brand. Don't become too elitist so you can't see the forest anymore and just some trees of it.

Yep, and that was my whole point when I answered to @Wolfkin

 

[ViperXZ]

Yep, and that was my whole point when I answered to @Wolfkin

As much as I (who live in such a third world country) wouldn't power my own rig with such an unit,

And my point was this.

 

[wNotyarD]

And my point was this.

The third world does exist, you know? As much as I (who live in such a third world country) wouldn't power my own rig with such an unit, I know full well there's a enormous market for them.

Convenient quoting?
In the past I used 80+ White as that was at the time the most I could afford while still having some quality. Now I can, and will, go for a reliable and well-reviewed Gold one if available. And all that at the same time I know the reality of our market.

 

[ViperXZ]

Convenient quoting?

No, as I addressed your own opinion and not your opinion about other people.

In the past I used 80+ White as that was at the time the most I could afford while still having some quality.

"80+" isn't a direct indicator for quality, it simply is not. For a quality comparison of a PSU it varies from PSU to PSU. If anything, pricing dictates quality more, but no reason to not read reviews before buying, whether it's "Platinum" or "Bronze".

 

[wNotyarD]

"80+" isn't a direct indicator for quality, it simply is not. For a quality comparison of a PSU it varies from PSU to PSU. If anything, pricing dictates quality more, but no reason to not read reviews before buying, whether it's "Platinum" or "Bronze".

And on this I wholeheartdly agree. There's a HUGE gap, though, between what is reviewed internationally and what's actually available, not to mention other unfortunate socio-cultural issues here (language among them) that makes people not to search or to ignore data and information available globally and end up making bad purchases.
On that I must thank there's at least one famous overclocker here that also reviews some PSUs available on our market (and I must say many of them go BOOM, usually the ones who sell a lot due to low prices). That White unit I mentioned earlier was also reviewed by him, which recommended it as it's not excellent but'll do just fine.

 

[ViperXZ]

On that I must thank there's at least one famous overclocker here that also reviews some PSUs available on our market

crmaris is one of the best reviewers of PSUs and was (at least back then) working here as well, as well as on other websites. As well as jonnyguru ofc, it's too bad his website is gone (and he works somewhere else now, not as reviewer anymore afaik). I got info from his review to buy my current PSU back then. Informative with a light touch of humor.

 

[wNotyarD]

crmaris is one of the best reviewers of PSUs and was (at least back then) working here as well, as well as on other websites. As well as jonnyguru ofc, it's too bad his website is gone (and he works somewhere else now, not as reviewer anymore afaik). I got info from his review to buy my current PSU back then. Informative with a light touch of humor.

I loved Jonny's website as well, and agree with Aris being as quality as quality can get.
But as I mentioned language is a BIG barrier for many in Brazil. So having a local expert on YouTube works wonders.

 

[ViperXZ]

So having a local expert on YouTube works wonders.

Youtube is no replacement for a proper review, it's simply not detailed enough (and then most youtubers simply don't pull off the quality needed, even if the video is longer). I would simply use a translator for the reviews, it's no biggie at all. Chrome/Safari have these functions built-in.

 

[wNotyarD]

Youtube is no replacement for a proper review, it's simply not detailed enough (and then most youtubers simply don't pull off the quality needed, even if the video is longer). I would simply use a translator for the reviews, it's no biggie at all. Chrome/Safari have these functions built-in.

For anyone on this forum (and possibly any tech-savvy enough person) this statement may hold very true, but not to the ordinary netizen who just googles in Portuguese "Will this supply blow my PC up?" after looking for the cheapest unit at an alleged power rating he sees at a store.
So someone who talks the way the people can listen and actually shows his testing on video (with proper equipment) makes a difference in a pretty chaotic place.