Power supply Inter Tech Argus BPS-500, 500W 80 Plus Bronze

Inter Tech Argus BPS-500 is an ATX power supply with 500W power and an 80+ Bronze certification, aimed at budget and mid-range gaming and office configurations. The combination of active PFC and up to 88% efficiency means fewer losses and lower heating compared to cheap no-name PSUs. The standard ATX format and the length of 140 mm make it compatible with most cases, including more compact mid-tower models. The black chassis and the lack of RGB are a plus if you are aiming for a clean, unobtrusive build.

What you get

With 2 x PCI-Express 6+2-pin connectors, you can safely power a modern mid-range graphics card without looking for adapters. 6 x SATA connectors provide freedom for several SSDs, HDDs, and an optical drive or controller – enough for a normal gaming/work build or a small file server. 3 x Molex plus a Floppy connector cover older devices, fan controllers, and some specific peripherals. Active PFC helps the power supply work more stably at an input voltage of 100 – 240 VAC, which is important if your power grid is not one of the most stable. A 120 mm fan takes care of cooling, without taking up extra space and without disrupting the airflow in the case.

• 500W power – sufficient for a mid-range GPU, a modern CPU, and several SSD/HDD devices, without the PSU being constantly on the edge.
• 80+ Bronze certification – up to 88% efficiency, which means less heat and lower power consumption compared to uncertified power supplies.
• 2 x PCI-Express 6+2-pin – real support for gaming graphics cards without the need for cheap and questionable adapters.
• 6 x SATA connectors – convenience if you combine several SSDs and HDDs, for example for games, work, and archive.
• 3 x Molex + 1 x Floppy – covers older devices, fans, and peripherals that still rely on these connectors.
• ATX format, dimensions 140 x 150 x 86 mm – easily fits in standard cases, including shorter PSU compartments.
• 120 mm fan – provides adequate cooling for the PSU components under normal airflow.

Who it is suitable for

This power supply is a good choice for budget and mid-range gaming configurations, office PCs, and home machines with one GPU and several disks. It is suitable if you are looking for something simple, without RGB and without extra features like modularity, but with decent efficiency. If you plan a high-end configuration with a multi-core CPU and a heavy top-class GPU, it is better to aim for a higher wattage and a higher-class PSU.

The combination of 500W power, 80+ Bronze efficiency, and a rich set of connectors makes the Inter Tech Argus BPS-500 a practical, balanced choice for a reasonable budget build. It does not shine with extras, but it gives exactly what you need for a stable everyday machine.