Power supplyReleased ≈2022Entry level80+ Gold power supply
Cooler Master MWE 550 Gold V2
Cooler Master MWE 550 Gold V2 delivers 550W at 80+ Gold efficiency. The power supply does not make the PC faster · it keeps everything else alive and stable, so quality matters more than the number on the box. This unit suits a build with a card up to about 340W.
Catalog Ref: ₪300Open comparison
The year marked with ≈ is the generation's launch period rather than this exact model's launch date.
What is good about it
- 550W · enough for a build drawing up to roughly 413W with headroom for spikes
- 80+ Gold efficiency · less waste heat and a quieter fan
- Quiet under load · the fan is not what you will hear
What to know before buying
- Limited headroom · not for a card above roughly 250W
- A power supply is the one part never worth buying used blind · check age and model
Best for
a mid-range or compact build
Planning price ₪300 · quiet rating 4/5.
Buy it if
550W · enough for a build drawing up to roughly 413W with headroom for spikes
Skip it if
Limited headroom · not for a card above roughly 250W
PSU buying guide
How to choose a power supply
Estimate the CPU, GPU and system draw, then leave working headroom. Wattage must be paired with model quality, correct connectors and a suitable physical format.
Read the full buying guideSpecifications
- Released
- ≈2022
- Wattage
- 550W
- PCIe leads
- 2×8-pin
- Powers GPUs up to
- ~290W
- Quiet rating
- 4/5
- Efficiency
- 80+ Gold
- Planning price
- ₪300
