SilverStone's 2,500W PSU powers up to four RTX 5080s - or three 5090s - without breaking a sweat
Published on: 2025-08-06 18:58:00
In a nutshell: SilverStone's long-teased powerhouse PSU has finally hit the market. The HELA 2500Rz is a formidable 2,500-watt unit designed for the most extreme PC builds imaginable – assuming, of course, that your electrical setup can handle the load.
First unveiled over a year ago, the HELA 2500Rz took its sweet time transitioning from prototype to production, but it's finally official. And while it technically supports up to four RTX 5090 graphics cards, there's a significant catch: you'll need a 200 – 240V outlet to unlock its full potential.
That's standard fare in Europe and some other regions, but in the US where most homes run on 110V, you'll be capped at around 1,350W – just over half of its maximum output. So, if you're planning to run multiple high-end GPUs, you'll likely need a dedicated outlet or a voltage converter, much like with Thermaltake's Toughpower D2000 PSU.
The PSU is fully compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.0 standards and comes equipped with four native 12V-
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