The GAMDIAS KRATOS E1-500 is a cost-effective 500 W non-modular ATX power supply that combines 80% efficiency with built-in addressable RGB lighting and motherboard sync support. It features Neon-Flex ARGB with 30 built-in lighting effects, a 120 mm fan with automatic speed optimization and support for Intel C6/C7 power states, making it a stylish upgrade over generic entry-level PSUs. With dual 6+2-pin PCIe connectors, five SATA, two Molex and a 20+4-pin main connector, the KRATOS E1-500 is suitable for budget and entry-level gaming builds that want both efficiency and aesthetics. [web:2468][web:2472][web:2473][web:2476][web:2479]
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80% efficiency design: Meets 80% efficiency at 230 V, reducing wasted power and heat compared to no-name units while keeping operating costs and noise lower. [web:2468][web:2473][web:2479]
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Neon-Flex ARGB with 30 effects: Built-in Neon-Flex RGB ring with 30 lighting effects and addressable LEDs, controllable via onboard button or 5 V 3-pin ARGB motherboard sync. [web:2468][web:2473][web:2475][web:2479]
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Automatic fan speed optimization: 120 mm fan automatically adjusts speed according to temperature and load for a balance of cooling and noise. [web:2473][web:2479]
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ATX12V v2.4 with C6/C7 support: Modern ATX12V v2.4 platform supporting Intel C6/C7 low-power states, with key protections (OVP, UVP, OPP, SCP) to safeguard the system. [web:2473][web:2479]
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Dual PCIe and ample peripheral connectors: Includes 2 × 6+2-pin PCIe, 5 × SATA, 2 × Molex and 1 × Floppy, covering typical entry-level GPU and storage configurations. [web:2472][web:2473][web:2476][web:2479]
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## Key specs table
| Spec | Detail |
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| **Brand** | GAMDIAS [web:2468][web:2473] |
| **Model** | KRATOS E1-500 [web:2468][web:2472][web:2473][web:2476] |
| **Form factor** | ATX12V v2.4 [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **Total power** | 500 W [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **Efficiency** | Meets 80% efficiency at 230 V (80+ style level) [web:2468][web:2473][web:2479] |
| **AC input** | 100–130 V / 220–240 V, 3.5–7.5 A, 47–63 Hz [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **DC rails** | +3.3 V, +5 V, +12 V, -12 V, +5 Vsb [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **Max current** | +3.3 V: 15 A; +5 V: 15 A; +12 V: 32 A; -12 V: 0.3–0.4 A; +5 Vsb: 2.5 A [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **Max power per rail** | +3.3 V/+5 V: 100 W; +12 V: 384 W; -12 V: 3.6–4.8 W; +5 Vsb: 12.5 W [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **PFC** | Active PFC (meets 80% efficiency; vendor lists APFC on series) [web:2472][web:2473] |
| **C6/C7 support** | Yes (Intel C6/C7 power states) [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **Modularity** | Non-modular [web:2468][web:2472][web:2473][web:2476] |
| **Fan** | 120 mm fan with automatic speed optimization [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **Main power** | 1 × 20+4-pin ATX [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **CPU power** | 1 × 8-pin (4+4) EPS/CPU [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **PCIe power** | 2 × 8-pin (6+2) PCIe [web:2472][web:2473][web:2476][web:2479] |
| **SATA power** | 5 × SATA [web:2472][web:2473][web:2476][web:2479] |
| **Molex power** | 2 × 4-pin Molex [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **Floppy** | 1 × 4-pin [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **Dimensions (L × W × H)** | 140 × 150 × 86 mm [web:2473] |
| **Protections** | OVP, UVP, OPP, SCP [web:2473][web:2479] |
| **RGB / ARGB** | Neon-Flex RGB, 30 built-in effects, 5 V 3-pin ARGB sync [web:2468][web:2473][web:2479] |
| **Color** | Black with ARGB ring [web:2468][web:2473] |
| **Warranty** | India listings typically 2–3 years (varies by seller; many show 2–3 years) [web:2470][web:2477] |
Ideal For: Budget and entry-level gaming PCs that want a 500 W non-modular PSU with basic 80% efficiency, dual PCIe connectors and eye-catching ARGB lighting with motherboard sync support. [web:2468][web:2472][web:2473][web:2476][web:2479]