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Exceptionally Quiet, Superior Reliability, Great Value
Pure Power 11 500W offers peerless dependability and best-in-class features. Whether you’re assembling a very quiet system, building a multi-GPU gaming system, or upgrading an existing PC, your build will benefit from this PSU that simply has the best combination of features at a very popular price.
- 80 PLUS® Gold efficiency (up to 92%)
- 2 strong 12V-rails
- Stable operation thanks to Active Clamp and Synchronous Rectifier (SR) technology
- DC-to-DC conversion for even tighter voltage regulation under heavy cross-loading conditions
- Silence-optimized 120mm be quiet! fan
- Multi-GPU support with 2 PCIe connectors
- Full suite of top safety features
- 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
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80 PLUS
® GOLD CERTIFICATION
Very high operating efficiency
Pure Power 11 500W is certified 80 PLUS Gold with an efficiency rating of up to 92% – a truly outstanding level for this class of PSU. The most compelling benefit: lower power consumption and consequently lower costs, and cooler, quieter operation.
POWER AND COMPATIBILITY FOR YOUR SYSTEM
The best combination of features and performance at a very popular price
Pure Power 11 offers 500W of continuous power with 2 independent 12V rails for signal stability and 2 PCI express connectors for multi-GPU systems. It is suited to very quiet systems, for upgrading or building multimedia or multi-GPU gaming systems.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
DC-to-DC, Active Clamp and Synchronous Rectifier
The use of Active Clamp and Synchronous Rectifier technologies provides very stable operation. The PSU is equipped with DC-to-DC conversion for even tighter voltage regulation under heavy cross-loading conditions. This ensures secure operation for next generation processors and graphics cards.
EXCEPTIONALLY SILENT OPERATION
Achieved by a silence-optimized 120mm be quiet! fan
The silence-optimized 120mm be quiet! fan is thermally governed to strike the best balance between effective cooling and quietness. Airflow-optimized fan blades reduce turbulence, enabling best-in-class quiet functionality and the almost inaudible operation that be quiet! is famous for.
HIGH-QUALITY SLEEVED CABLES
Keeping your system tidy and good-looking
Pure Power 500W is equipped with high-quality sleeved cables that simplify component installation, increase airflow and improve cooling. The All-in-one cable has a convenient easy-plug HDD connector.
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General data
Model | Pure Power 11 500W |
EPS 12V | — |
Modular Cable management | — |
Topology | SR + DC/DC |
Wire-free design (DC-side) | — |
Vac) | 100 — 240 |
Frequency (Hz) | 50 — 60 |
Input current (A) | 8 / 5 |
PFC | active |
Power factor at 100% load | >0. 99 |
Compliant to Intel C6/C7 | ✓ |
Power consumption in standby (W) | 0.21 |
Average life time (h / 25°C) | 100,000 |
Operating temperature up to (°C) | 40 |
Infographics
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Overclocking key | — |
+3.3V (A) | 24 |
+5V (A) | 15 |
+12V1 (A) | 28 |
+12V2 (A) | 20 |
+12V3 (A) | — |
+12V4 (A) | — |
+12V5 (A) | — |
+12V6 (A) | — |
-12V (A) | 0. 3 |
+5Vsb (A) | 3 |
Max. combined power 12V (W) | 480 |
Max. combined power 3.3V + 5V (W) | 120 |
SilentWings | — |
Bearing technology | 4-pole fan motor |
Fan size (mm) | 120 |
Max. fan speed (rpm), temperature-dependent | 1230 |
Temperature control for case fans | — |
dB(A) at 50% load | 9.6 |
dB(A) at 100% load | 21.6 |
OVP (over Voltage protection) | ✓ |
Voltage protection) | ✓ |
SCP (short circuit protection) | ✓ |
OPP (over power protection) | ✓ |
SIP (Surge & Inrush Protection) | — |
CB | ✓ |
TÜV | ✓ |
FCC | ✓ |
cTUVus | ✓ |
RCM (Australia) | ✓ |
CCC | ✓ |
80 PLUS certification | Gold |
Efficiency (%) at 230V, 50% load | 91.3 |
Energy Star | 6.1 |
WEEE | ✓ |
RoHs | ✓ |
Nvidia® SLI (RTX 3090) ready | — |
All-in-one cable (PATA/FDD) | ✓ |
No. of cables | 7 |
20+4-pin) | 1 |
P8 (CPU) | — |
P4+4 (CPU) | 1 |
PCI-e 6-pin (PCI-e 6+2-pin (GPU) | 2 |
SATA | 6 |
FDD (Floppy) | 1 |
External fan connectors | — |
Dimensions without cable (L x W x D), (mm) | 150 x 150 x 86 |
Weight (kg) | 2. 05 |
Color | Black |
Thumb screws | — |
Screws | ✓ |
Cable ties | ✓ |
Velcro cable ties | — |
Box/Bag for PSU/Cables | — |
User manual languages | DE, EN, ES, FR, PL, RU |
OCK slot bracket with switch / OCK jumper | — |
ATX adapter bracket | — |
Warranty (Years) | 5 |
Express replacement service in first year | — |
International hotline / free of charge | ✓ / DE, FR |
Article number | BN626 |
EAN code | 4260052186541 |
Dimensions, package (L x W x H), (mm) | 240 x 210 x 96 |
Gross weight, package (kg) | 2.33 |
Pieces per packaging unit | 6 |
Dimensions, shipping box (L x W x H), (mm) | 514 x 326 x 241 |
Gross weight, shipping box (kg) | 15. 17 |
RRP (€) | 74.90 |
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM review: Fully modular PSU with excellent performance
We’re always recommending between 600W and 800W for the best gaming PC PSU and be quiet! has the Pure Power 11 FM 750W for even the more enthusiast-grade PC builds. This PSU is designed as a more affordable option for PC builders, rocking a 80 PLUS Gold rating for efficiency.
The power supply is one of the most important components of any system as it’s the device that provides power to everything inside (and outside) the chassis. Cheaping out on the PSU can risk system instability, as well as the rare potential for a system failure whereby you may need to replace a CPU or graphics card. It’s vital you choose a PSU from a reputable brand.
be quiet! is one such vendor that we continue to recommend for power supplies, cases, and processor cooling. Let’s see how the Pure Power 11 FM 750W fares with a powerful Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM
Bottom line: be quiet!’s Pure Power 11 FM series is a great option for anyone looking to build a clean PC with silent performance and clean power delivery. Even if you’re eyeing up NVIDIA’s latest 30-series GPUs, this PSU will be a solid choice.
For
- Great value
- Choice of capacities
- 80 PLUS Gold efficiency
- Powerful dual 12V rail
- High-quality components
Against
- Weaker warranty than competition
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Price and availability
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
The be quiet! Pure Power 11 is the company’s more affordable PSU range. The 750W model comes in at $115, which is a fair price to pay. We recommend spending a little more on the PSU than originally planned to ensure you get a reliable unit for stable power delivery.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Tech specs
- Capacity: 700W, 750W, 1000W
- Dimensions: 160mm x 150mm x 86mm
- Type: Modular
- Fan: 135mm, fluid bearing
- Efficiency rating: 80 PLUS Gold
- Voltage regulation: ±%
- PCIe connections: 4
- Operating temp: Up to 40C (104F)
- Safety: OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP
- Warranty: Five years
- Manufacturer: be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: What’s good
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
be quiet! makes some high-end components for gaming PCs and the company’s loadout of power supplies are right up there with the best. We reviewed the phenomenal be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12, which can efficiently deliver immense power. Even with a more affordable Pure Power 11 FM PSU, be quiet! still uses premium Japanese capacitors that can hit temperatures of up to 105C.
Regardless of which PSU you choose from be quiet!, it’ll be more than capable of powering even high-end systems. This power supply has an 80 PLUS Gold rating, which means it’s 90% efficient at 20% load, 94% efficient at 50% load, and 89% efficient at 100% load. Heat loss is the primary cause for lower efficiency and be quiet!’s design ensures that as much power input is converted as possible.
Image 1 of 3
Load | 80 PLUS Bronze | 80 PLUS Silver | 80 PLUS Gold | 80 PLUS Platinum | 80 PLUS Titanium |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
20% | 85% | 87% | 90% | 92% | 94% |
50% | 88% | 90% | 92% | 94% | 96% |
100% | 85% | 87% | 89% | 90% | 94% |
The Pure Power 11 FM sports the usual be quiet! design in that it’s a solid slab of black metal. At 160mm long, this PSU will fit in most ATX cases, and the beefy 132mm fan will keep the internals cool even when under heavier loads. There are plenty of connections with the power supply. Here’s what cables be quiet! bundles with the PSU:
- 1x 24/20-pin ATX (550mm)
- 2x 8/4-pin EPS/ATX 12V (600mm)
- 2x 8/6-pin PCIe (500mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA/MOLEX (500mm/150mm/150mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA (500mm/150mm/150mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA (500mm/150mm/150mm)
The fan is almost silent at low load and while be quiet! didn’t work in a zero fan mode, you will struggle to notice any noise terminating from the PSU unless you really push the system hard. In terms of performance, we didn’t notice much in terms of fluctuations while pushing the PSU hard in demanding tests.
With an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU, we struggled to spot anything out of the ordinary. be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 750W adheres to the ATX spec for voltage regulation and you’ll not encounter any issues in terms of performance or reliability.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: What’s not good
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
The five-year warranty isn’t the best at this price point. There are competing PSUs like the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 that come with a 10-year warranty. I don’t expect the Pure Power 11 FM to fail at any point during (or shortly after) the warranty period, but it would have been a good move for be quiet! to offer the full 10 years for added peace of mind.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Competition
Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central)
The competition is fierce, especially for 650W and 750W power supplies. be quiet! itself has a few options available, depending on what PC specs you intend on using, as well as how much budget you have to spare. The aforementioned EVGA SuperNOVA 750 is about the same price but comes with a full 10-year warranty, which is a great upgrade for those who want a company’s full backing.
be quiet!’s own Straight Power 11 750W PSU can be bought for around $30 more and has an 80 PLUS Platinum rating, the next step up from Gold. There are various modular PSUs available and none of them would be a «wrong» choice. It all comes down to the required power output, desired warranty coverage, and price.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Should you buy it?
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
You should buy this if …
- You need a reliable PSU for a gaming PC
- You plan on using the latest graphics cards
- You plan on overclocking your PC
You shouldn’t buy this if …
- You want to build a multi-GPU system
- You want to use enthusiast hardware
- You want a decade-long warranty
Choosing a reliable power supply in this day and age is an easy process. So long as you spend at least $50 on a capable 500W or higher PSU from a reputable brand, you’ll be golden (pun not intended). The Pure Power 11 FM with its 80 PLUS Gold efficiency rating is an excellent choice for most PC builds, even if you plan on using the latest AMD or NVIDIA graphics cards.
be quiet!’s Pure Power 11 FM is an excellent power supply and one of the best PSUs you can buy. So long as you don’t need more than 750W for more advanced PC builds and enthusiast overclocking, this little unit will provide ample clean power to all your components.
The company also makes amazing fans and the one used inside this PSU is silent, even when the PC is under a high load. It’s not the most efficient PSU around, nor will it win any battles against more expensive options, but for the price, this is a solid choice for gaming PCs.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM
Bottom line: Power supplies are all fairly capable these days and the be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM is no exception. It’s reliable, provides clean power, and doesn’t make a sound until you really ramp up the load.
Rich Edmonds is Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He’s been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him over on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM review: Fully modular PSU with excellent performance
We’re always recommending between 600W and 800W for the best gaming PC PSU and be quiet! has the Pure Power 11 FM 750W for even the more enthusiast-grade PC builds. This PSU is designed as a more affordable option for PC builders, rocking a 80 PLUS Gold rating for efficiency.
The power supply is one of the most important components of any system as it’s the device that provides power to everything inside (and outside) the chassis. Cheaping out on the PSU can risk system instability, as well as the rare potential for a system failure whereby you may need to replace a CPU or graphics card. It’s vital you choose a PSU from a reputable brand.
be quiet! is one such vendor that we continue to recommend for power supplies, cases, and processor cooling. Let’s see how the Pure Power 11 FM 750W fares with a powerful Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM
Bottom line: be quiet!’s Pure Power 11 FM series is a great option for anyone looking to build a clean PC with silent performance and clean power delivery. Even if you’re eyeing up NVIDIA’s latest 30-series GPUs, this PSU will be a solid choice.
For
- Great value
- Choice of capacities
- 80 PLUS Gold efficiency
- Powerful dual 12V rail
- High-quality components
Against
- Weaker warranty than competition
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Price and availability
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
The be quiet! Pure Power 11 is the company’s more affordable PSU range. The 750W model comes in at $115, which is a fair price to pay. We recommend spending a little more on the PSU than originally planned to ensure you get a reliable unit for stable power delivery.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Tech specs
- Capacity: 700W, 750W, 1000W
- Dimensions: 160mm x 150mm x 86mm
- Type: Modular
- Fan: 135mm, fluid bearing
- Efficiency rating: 80 PLUS Gold
- Voltage regulation: ±%
- PCIe connections: 4
- Operating temp: Up to 40C (104F)
- Safety: OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP
- Warranty: Five years
- Manufacturer: be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: What’s good
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
be quiet! makes some high-end components for gaming PCs and the company’s loadout of power supplies are right up there with the best. We reviewed the phenomenal be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12, which can efficiently deliver immense power. Even with a more affordable Pure Power 11 FM PSU, be quiet! still uses premium Japanese capacitors that can hit temperatures of up to 105C.
Regardless of which PSU you choose from be quiet!, it’ll be more than capable of powering even high-end systems. This power supply has an 80 PLUS Gold rating, which means it’s 90% efficient at 20% load, 94% efficient at 50% load, and 89% efficient at 100% load. Heat loss is the primary cause for lower efficiency and be quiet!’s design ensures that as much power input is converted as possible.
Image 1 of 3
Load | 80 PLUS Bronze | 80 PLUS Silver | 80 PLUS Gold | 80 PLUS Platinum | 80 PLUS Titanium |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
20% | 85% | 87% | 90% | 92% | 94% |
50% | 88% | 90% | 92% | 94% | 96% |
100% | 85% | 87% | 89% | 90% | 94% |
The Pure Power 11 FM sports the usual be quiet! design in that it’s a solid slab of black metal. At 160mm long, this PSU will fit in most ATX cases, and the beefy 132mm fan will keep the internals cool even when under heavier loads. There are plenty of connections with the power supply. Here’s what cables be quiet! bundles with the PSU:
- 1x 24/20-pin ATX (550mm)
- 2x 8/4-pin EPS/ATX 12V (600mm)
- 2x 8/6-pin PCIe (500mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA/MOLEX (500mm/150mm/150mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA (500mm/150mm/150mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA (500mm/150mm/150mm)
The fan is almost silent at low load and while be quiet! didn’t work in a zero fan mode, you will struggle to notice any noise terminating from the PSU unless you really push the system hard. In terms of performance, we didn’t notice much in terms of fluctuations while pushing the PSU hard in demanding tests.
With an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU, we struggled to spot anything out of the ordinary. be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 750W adheres to the ATX spec for voltage regulation and you’ll not encounter any issues in terms of performance or reliability.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: What’s not good
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
The five-year warranty isn’t the best at this price point. There are competing PSUs like the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 that come with a 10-year warranty. I don’t expect the Pure Power 11 FM to fail at any point during (or shortly after) the warranty period, but it would have been a good move for be quiet! to offer the full 10 years for added peace of mind.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Competition
Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central)
The competition is fierce, especially for 650W and 750W power supplies. be quiet! itself has a few options available, depending on what PC specs you intend on using, as well as how much budget you have to spare. The aforementioned EVGA SuperNOVA 750 is about the same price but comes with a full 10-year warranty, which is a great upgrade for those who want a company’s full backing.
be quiet!’s own Straight Power 11 750W PSU can be bought for around $30 more and has an 80 PLUS Platinum rating, the next step up from Gold. There are various modular PSUs available and none of them would be a «wrong» choice. It all comes down to the required power output, desired warranty coverage, and price.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Should you buy it?
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
You should buy this if …
- You need a reliable PSU for a gaming PC
- You plan on using the latest graphics cards
- You plan on overclocking your PC
You shouldn’t buy this if …
- You want to build a multi-GPU system
- You want to use enthusiast hardware
- You want a decade-long warranty
Choosing a reliable power supply in this day and age is an easy process. So long as you spend at least $50 on a capable 500W or higher PSU from a reputable brand, you’ll be golden (pun not intended). The Pure Power 11 FM with its 80 PLUS Gold efficiency rating is an excellent choice for most PC builds, even if you plan on using the latest AMD or NVIDIA graphics cards.
be quiet!’s Pure Power 11 FM is an excellent power supply and one of the best PSUs you can buy. So long as you don’t need more than 750W for more advanced PC builds and enthusiast overclocking, this little unit will provide ample clean power to all your components.
The company also makes amazing fans and the one used inside this PSU is silent, even when the PC is under a high load. It’s not the most efficient PSU around, nor will it win any battles against more expensive options, but for the price, this is a solid choice for gaming PCs.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM
Bottom line: Power supplies are all fairly capable these days and the be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM is no exception. It’s reliable, provides clean power, and doesn’t make a sound until you really ramp up the load.
Rich Edmonds is Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He’s been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him over on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM review: Fully modular PSU with excellent performance
We’re always recommending between 600W and 800W for the best gaming PC PSU and be quiet! has the Pure Power 11 FM 750W for even the more enthusiast-grade PC builds. This PSU is designed as a more affordable option for PC builders, rocking a 80 PLUS Gold rating for efficiency.
The power supply is one of the most important components of any system as it’s the device that provides power to everything inside (and outside) the chassis. Cheaping out on the PSU can risk system instability, as well as the rare potential for a system failure whereby you may need to replace a CPU or graphics card. It’s vital you choose a PSU from a reputable brand.
be quiet! is one such vendor that we continue to recommend for power supplies, cases, and processor cooling. Let’s see how the Pure Power 11 FM 750W fares with a powerful Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM
Bottom line: be quiet!’s Pure Power 11 FM series is a great option for anyone looking to build a clean PC with silent performance and clean power delivery. Even if you’re eyeing up NVIDIA’s latest 30-series GPUs, this PSU will be a solid choice.
For
- Great value
- Choice of capacities
- 80 PLUS Gold efficiency
- Powerful dual 12V rail
- High-quality components
Against
- Weaker warranty than competition
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Price and availability
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
The be quiet! Pure Power 11 is the company’s more affordable PSU range. The 750W model comes in at $115, which is a fair price to pay. We recommend spending a little more on the PSU than originally planned to ensure you get a reliable unit for stable power delivery.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Tech specs
- Capacity: 700W, 750W, 1000W
- Dimensions: 160mm x 150mm x 86mm
- Type: Modular
- Fan: 135mm, fluid bearing
- Efficiency rating: 80 PLUS Gold
- Voltage regulation: ±%
- PCIe connections: 4
- Operating temp: Up to 40C (104F)
- Safety: OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP
- Warranty: Five years
- Manufacturer: be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: What’s good
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
be quiet! makes some high-end components for gaming PCs and the company’s loadout of power supplies are right up there with the best. We reviewed the phenomenal be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12, which can efficiently deliver immense power. Even with a more affordable Pure Power 11 FM PSU, be quiet! still uses premium Japanese capacitors that can hit temperatures of up to 105C.
Regardless of which PSU you choose from be quiet!, it’ll be more than capable of powering even high-end systems. This power supply has an 80 PLUS Gold rating, which means it’s 90% efficient at 20% load, 94% efficient at 50% load, and 89% efficient at 100% load. Heat loss is the primary cause for lower efficiency and be quiet!’s design ensures that as much power input is converted as possible.
Image 1 of 3
Load | 80 PLUS Bronze | 80 PLUS Silver | 80 PLUS Gold | 80 PLUS Platinum | 80 PLUS Titanium |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
20% | 85% | 87% | 90% | 92% | 94% |
50% | 88% | 90% | 92% | 94% | 96% |
100% | 85% | 87% | 89% | 90% | 94% |
The Pure Power 11 FM sports the usual be quiet! design in that it’s a solid slab of black metal. At 160mm long, this PSU will fit in most ATX cases, and the beefy 132mm fan will keep the internals cool even when under heavier loads. There are plenty of connections with the power supply. Here’s what cables be quiet! bundles with the PSU:
- 1x 24/20-pin ATX (550mm)
- 2x 8/4-pin EPS/ATX 12V (600mm)
- 2x 8/6-pin PCIe (500mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA/MOLEX (500mm/150mm/150mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA (500mm/150mm/150mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA (500mm/150mm/150mm)
The fan is almost silent at low load and while be quiet! didn’t work in a zero fan mode, you will struggle to notice any noise terminating from the PSU unless you really push the system hard. In terms of performance, we didn’t notice much in terms of fluctuations while pushing the PSU hard in demanding tests.
With an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU, we struggled to spot anything out of the ordinary. be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 750W adheres to the ATX spec for voltage regulation and you’ll not encounter any issues in terms of performance or reliability.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: What’s not good
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
The five-year warranty isn’t the best at this price point. There are competing PSUs like the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 that come with a 10-year warranty. I don’t expect the Pure Power 11 FM to fail at any point during (or shortly after) the warranty period, but it would have been a good move for be quiet! to offer the full 10 years for added peace of mind.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Competition
Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Windows Central)
The competition is fierce, especially for 650W and 750W power supplies. be quiet! itself has a few options available, depending on what PC specs you intend on using, as well as how much budget you have to spare. The aforementioned EVGA SuperNOVA 750 is about the same price but comes with a full 10-year warranty, which is a great upgrade for those who want a company’s full backing.
be quiet!’s own Straight Power 11 750W PSU can be bought for around $30 more and has an 80 PLUS Platinum rating, the next step up from Gold. There are various modular PSUs available and none of them would be a «wrong» choice. It all comes down to the required power output, desired warranty coverage, and price.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Should you buy it?
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
You should buy this if …
- You need a reliable PSU for a gaming PC
- You plan on using the latest graphics cards
- You plan on overclocking your PC
You shouldn’t buy this if …
- You want to build a multi-GPU system
- You want to use enthusiast hardware
- You want a decade-long warranty
Choosing a reliable power supply in this day and age is an easy process. So long as you spend at least $50 on a capable 500W or higher PSU from a reputable brand, you’ll be golden (pun not intended). The Pure Power 11 FM with its 80 PLUS Gold efficiency rating is an excellent choice for most PC builds, even if you plan on using the latest AMD or NVIDIA graphics cards.
be quiet!’s Pure Power 11 FM is an excellent power supply and one of the best PSUs you can buy. So long as you don’t need more than 750W for more advanced PC builds and enthusiast overclocking, this little unit will provide ample clean power to all your components.
The company also makes amazing fans and the one used inside this PSU is silent, even when the PC is under a high load. It’s not the most efficient PSU around, nor will it win any battles against more expensive options, but for the price, this is a solid choice for gaming PCs.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM
Bottom line: Power supplies are all fairly capable these days and the be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM is no exception. It’s reliable, provides clean power, and doesn’t make a sound until you really ramp up the load.
Rich Edmonds is Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He’s been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him over on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM review: Fully modular PSU with excellent performance
We’re always recommending between 600W and 800W for the best gaming PC PSU and be quiet! has the Pure Power 11 FM 750W for even the more enthusiast-grade PC builds. This PSU is designed as a more affordable option for PC builders, rocking a 80 PLUS Gold rating for efficiency.
The power supply is one of the most important components of any system as it’s the device that provides power to everything inside (and outside) the chassis. Cheaping out on the PSU can risk system instability, as well as the rare potential for a system failure whereby you may need to replace a CPU or graphics card. It’s vital you choose a PSU from a reputable brand.
be quiet! is one such vendor that we continue to recommend for power supplies, cases, and processor cooling. Let’s see how the Pure Power 11 FM 750W fares with a powerful Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM
Bottom line: be quiet!’s Pure Power 11 FM series is a great option for anyone looking to build a clean PC with silent performance and clean power delivery. Even if you’re eyeing up NVIDIA’s latest 30-series GPUs, this PSU will be a solid choice.
For
- Great value
- Choice of capacities
- 80 PLUS Gold efficiency
- Powerful dual 12V rail
- High-quality components
Against
- Weaker warranty than competition
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Price and availability
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The be quiet! Pure Power 11 is the company’s more affordable PSU range. The 750W model comes in at $115, which is a fair price to pay. We recommend spending a little more on the PSU than originally planned to ensure you get a reliable unit for stable power delivery.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Tech specs
- Capacity: 700W, 750W, 1000W
- Dimensions: 160mm x 150mm x 86mm
- Type: Modular
- Fan: 135mm, fluid bearing
- Efficiency rating: 80 PLUS Gold
- Voltage regulation: ±%
- PCIe connections: 4
- Operating temp: Up to 40C (104F)
- Safety: OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OTP, OPP
- Warranty: Five years
- Manufacturer: be quiet!
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: What’s good
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be quiet! makes some high-end components for gaming PCs and the company’s loadout of power supplies are right up there with the best. We reviewed the phenomenal be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12, which can efficiently deliver immense power. Even with a more affordable Pure Power 11 FM PSU, be quiet! still uses premium Japanese capacitors that can hit temperatures of up to 105C.
Regardless of which PSU you choose from be quiet!, it’ll be more than capable of powering even high-end systems. This power supply has an 80 PLUS Gold rating, which means it’s 90% efficient at 20% load, 94% efficient at 50% load, and 89% efficient at 100% load. Heat loss is the primary cause for lower efficiency and be quiet!’s design ensures that as much power input is converted as possible.
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Load | 80 PLUS Bronze | 80 PLUS Silver | 80 PLUS Gold | 80 PLUS Platinum | 80 PLUS Titanium |
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20% | 85% | 87% | 90% | 92% | 94% |
50% | 88% | 90% | 92% | 94% | 96% |
100% | 85% | 87% | 89% | 90% | 94% |
The Pure Power 11 FM sports the usual be quiet! design in that it’s a solid slab of black metal. At 160mm long, this PSU will fit in most ATX cases, and the beefy 132mm fan will keep the internals cool even when under heavier loads. There are plenty of connections with the power supply. Here’s what cables be quiet! bundles with the PSU:
- 1x 24/20-pin ATX (550mm)
- 2x 8/4-pin EPS/ATX 12V (600mm)
- 2x 8/6-pin PCIe (500mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA/MOLEX (500mm/150mm/150mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA (500mm/150mm/150mm/150mm)
- 1x SATA (500mm/150mm/150mm)
The fan is almost silent at low load and while be quiet! didn’t work in a zero fan mode, you will struggle to notice any noise terminating from the PSU unless you really push the system hard. In terms of performance, we didn’t notice much in terms of fluctuations while pushing the PSU hard in demanding tests.
With an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU, we struggled to spot anything out of the ordinary. be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 750W adheres to the ATX spec for voltage regulation and you’ll not encounter any issues in terms of performance or reliability.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: What’s not good
Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)
The five-year warranty isn’t the best at this price point. There are competing PSUs like the EVGA SuperNOVA 750 that come with a 10-year warranty. I don’t expect the Pure Power 11 FM to fail at any point during (or shortly after) the warranty period, but it would have been a good move for be quiet! to offer the full 10 years for added peace of mind.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Competition
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The competition is fierce, especially for 650W and 750W power supplies. be quiet! itself has a few options available, depending on what PC specs you intend on using, as well as how much budget you have to spare. The aforementioned EVGA SuperNOVA 750 is about the same price but comes with a full 10-year warranty, which is a great upgrade for those who want a company’s full backing.
be quiet!’s own Straight Power 11 750W PSU can be bought for around $30 more and has an 80 PLUS Platinum rating, the next step up from Gold. There are various modular PSUs available and none of them would be a «wrong» choice. It all comes down to the required power output, desired warranty coverage, and price.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM: Should you buy it?
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You should buy this if …
- You need a reliable PSU for a gaming PC
- You plan on using the latest graphics cards
- You plan on overclocking your PC
You shouldn’t buy this if …
- You want to build a multi-GPU system
- You want to use enthusiast hardware
- You want a decade-long warranty
Choosing a reliable power supply in this day and age is an easy process. So long as you spend at least $50 on a capable 500W or higher PSU from a reputable brand, you’ll be golden (pun not intended). The Pure Power 11 FM with its 80 PLUS Gold efficiency rating is an excellent choice for most PC builds, even if you plan on using the latest AMD or NVIDIA graphics cards.
be quiet!’s Pure Power 11 FM is an excellent power supply and one of the best PSUs you can buy. So long as you don’t need more than 750W for more advanced PC builds and enthusiast overclocking, this little unit will provide ample clean power to all your components.
The company also makes amazing fans and the one used inside this PSU is silent, even when the PC is under a high load. It’s not the most efficient PSU around, nor will it win any battles against more expensive options, but for the price, this is a solid choice for gaming PCs.
be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM
Bottom line: Power supplies are all fairly capable these days and the be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM is no exception. It’s reliable, provides clean power, and doesn’t make a sound until you really ramp up the load.
Rich Edmonds is Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He’s been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him over on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.
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Mar 18, 2022 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 1000 W | TechPowerUp | |
Feb 11, 2022 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 850W | Hardware Journal (de) | |
Feb 11, 2022 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 850W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Feb 11, 2022 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 1000W | APH Networks | |
Feb 10, 2022 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 1000W | GinjFo (fr) | |
Feb 9, 2022 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 850W | OCC | |
Feb 9, 2022 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 1000W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Feb 9, 2022 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 1000W | Guru3D | |
Feb 9, 2022 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 1000W | NikkTech | |
Feb 8, 2022 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 850 W | TechPowerUp | |
2021 | |||
Oct 25, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 850W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Sep 3, 2021 | ComputerBase (de) | ||
Jul 8, 2021 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 550W | OC Club (ru) | |
Jul 1, 2021 | be quiet Pure Power 11 FM 650W | Hexus.net | |
Jun 21, 2021 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 550W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Jun 21, 2021 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 750W | ||
Jun 18, 2021 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 750W | APH Networks | |
May 26, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 850 W | TechPowerUp | |
May 21, 2021 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 650W | Guru3D | |
May 11, 2021 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 650 W | TechPowerUp | |
Apr 28, 2021 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 750W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Apr 28, 2021 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 750W | GinjFo (fr) | |
Apr 28, 2021 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 750W | NikkTech | |
Apr 27, 2021 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 750 W | TechPowerUp | |
Apr 21, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 750W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Apr 19, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 750W | ||
Mar 24, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 1000W | GinjFo (fr) | |
Mar 24, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 850W | Guru3D | |
Mar 11, 2021 | bq quiet! Dark Power 12 750W | Modding.fr (fr) | |
Mar 11, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 1000W | HardwareCooking (fr) | |
Mar 10, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 Titanium 750W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Mar 10, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 Titanium 850W | KitGuru | |
Mar 10, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 Titanium 850W | ||
Mar 10, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 Titanium 1000W | NikkTech | |
Mar 10, 2021 | be quiet! Dark Power 12 Titanium 1000W | GinjFo (fr) | |
2020 | |||
Dec 24, 2020 | be quiet! SFX L Power 600W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Nov 12, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 1200W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Nov 5, 2020 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1500W | NikkTech | |
Oct 13, 2020 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 1500 W | TechPowerUp | |
Sep 30, 2020 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1500W | Tweaktown | |
Sep 30, 2020 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 700W | OC Club (ru) | |
Sep 9, 2020 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1500W | KitGuru | |
Sep 9, 2020 | be quiet Dark Power Pro 12 1200W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Sep 9, 2020 | be quiet Dark Power Pro 12 1200W | ||
Sep 9, 2020 | be quiet Dark Power Pro 12 1500W | Guru3D | |
Sep 9, 2020 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200W | HardwareCooking (fr) | |
Jul 20, 2020 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 550W | OC Club (ru) | |
Jun 16, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 850W | OC Club (ru) | |
Apr 27, 2020 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 500W | OC Club (ru) | |
Apr 20, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 1200W | Tweaktown | |
Apr 13, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 550W | Tom’s Hardware | |
Apr 10, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 850W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Mar 27, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W | NikkTech | |
Mar 23, 2020 | be quiet! Power Zone 650W | OC Club (ru) | |
Mar 4, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 650W | Guru3D | |
Feb 14, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 850W | KitGuru | |
Feb 14, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 750W | GinjFo (fr) | |
Feb 5, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 1000W | ||
Feb 4, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 Platinum 650W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Jan 31, 2020 | be quiet! Straight Power 11 1000W | HardwareCooking (fr) | |
2019 | |||
Apr 18, 2019 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 11 600W CM | Tech-Legend | |
Apr 5, 2019 | Be Quiet System Power U9 500W | Tom’s Hardware | |
Feb 7, 2019 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 11 700W | NikkTech | |
Jan 24, 2019 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 11 700W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Jan 21, 2019 | Be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 600W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Jan 4, 2019 | Be Quiet! System Power U9 700W | KitGuru | |
2018 | |||
Dec 21, 2018 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 11 700W | NikkTech | |
Dec 3, 2018 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 11 600W | ||
Nov 22, 2018 | be quiet! Pure Power 11 600 W | Guru3D | |
Nov 14, 2018 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 11 700W | KitGuru | |
Nov 2, 2018 | Be Quiet Pure Power 11 700W | HardwareCooking (fr) | |
Oct 31, 2018 | Be Quiet Pure Power 11 700W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Oct 31, 2018 | Be Quiet Pure Power 11 500W | Conseil Config (fr) | |
Sep 3, 2018 | Be Quiet! Straight Power 11 1000W | NikkTech | |
May 15, 2018 | Be Quiet! Straight Power 11 1000W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
May 9, 2018 | Be Quiet Straight Power 11 750W | Play3r | |
Apr 27, 2018 | Be Quiet Straight Power 11 850W | HardwareCooking (fr) | |
Apr 23, 2018 | be Quiet! Straight Power 11 450W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Apr 9, 2018 | be Quiet! Straight Power 11 550W and 850W | Hardwareluxx (de) | |
Apr 6, 2018 | Be Quiet System Power 9 500W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Mar 30, 2018 | Be Quiet Straight Power 10 800W | HardwareCooking (fr) | |
Mar 16, 2018 | Be Quiet Straight Power 11 1000W | Tom’s Hardware | |
Feb 22, 2018 | Be Quiet Straight Power 11 850W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Feb 8, 2018 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 11 1200W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Jan 31, 2018 | Be Quiet Straight Power 11 850GB | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Jan 29, 2018 | Be Quiet Straight Power 11 1000W | KitGuru | |
Jan 26, 2018 | Be Quiet Straight Power 11 550W | Conseil Config (fr) | |
Jan 24, 2018 | Be Quiet Straight Power 11 750W | GinjFo (fr) | |
Jan 17, 2018 | Be Quiet! Straight Power 11 750W | Guru3D | |
Jan 17, 2018 | Be Quiet! Straight Power 11 850W | ||
Jan 10, 2018 | Be Quiet SFX-L Power 500W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Jan 1, 2018 | Be Quiet! SFX L Power 600W | Tom’s Hardware | |
2017 | |||
Dec 2, 2017 | Be Quiet SFX-L 600W | NikkTech | |
Nov 28, 2017 | Be Quiet SFX L Power 500W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Sep 14, 2017 | Be Quiet! SFX L 600W | KitGuru | |
Sep 8, 2017 | Be Quiet! SFX L 600W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Sep 4, 2017 | Be Quiet! SFX L Power 500W | Hardwareluxx (de) | |
Aug 30, 2017 | Be Quiet! SFX L Power 600W | ||
Jul 25, 2017 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Jun 30, 2017 | Be Quiet! L10-CM-600W | Tom’s Hardware | |
Jun 7, 2017 | Be Quiet! SFX Power 2 400W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
May 27, 2017 | Be Quiet! Power Zone 850W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Apr 19, 2017 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 10 500W | GreenTech Reviews (ru) | |
Mar 20, 2017 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 10 600W | ||
Mar 10, 2017 | be quiet! Pure Power 10 600W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Feb 22, 2017 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 10 500 CM | Conseil Config (fr) | |
Feb 20, 2017 | Be Quiet! Straight Power 10 600W | Play3r | |
Feb 13, 2017 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 10 CM and BQ | ComputerBase (de) | |
Feb 6, 2017 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 10 600W | Hardwareluxx (de) | |
Feb 3, 2017 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 10 600W | eTeknix | |
Feb 1, 2017 | Be quiet! Pure Power 10 700W CM | KitGuru | |
Feb 1, 2017 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 10 600W | ||
2016 | |||
Oct 25, 2016 | Be Quiet TFX Power 300W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Oct 17, 2016 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | Play3r | |
Sep 16, 2016 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 9 500W | Play3r | |
Jun 20, 2016 | Be Quiet! Dark Pwer Pro 11 550W | Conseil Config (fr) | |
Jun 17, 2016 | Be Quiet! System Power S8 600W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Apr 25, 2016 | Be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 600W | PC Max (de) | |
Apr 19, 2016 | Be Quiet! L9-CM-600W | Tom’s Hardware | |
Apr 14, 2016 | Be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 700W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Apr 6, 2016 | Be quiet! SFX Power 2 400W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Apr 4, 2016 | Be Quiet Pure Power 9 CM 600W | Hardwareluxx (de) | |
Mar 28, 2016 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 9 700W | eTeknix | |
Mar 23, 2016 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 9 600W | KitGuru | |
Mar 23, 2016 | Be quiet! Pure Power 9 500 CM | Conseil Config (fr) | |
Mar 23, 2016 | Be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 600W | ||
Mar 23, 2016 | Be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 600W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Mar 23, 2016 | Be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 500W | Hardware Journal (de) | |
Mar 23, 2016 | Be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 700W | OCaholic | |
Mar 23, 2016 | Be quiet! Pure Power 9 CM 700W | Guru3D | |
Feb 26, 2016 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 1000W | TechPowerUp | |
Feb 19, 2016 | Be Quiet! System Power 8 600W | ||
Feb 2, 2016 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | Think Computers | |
2015 | |||
Dec 17, 2015 | Be quiet! Straight Power 10 600W | Technologix | |
Dec 17, 2015 | Be quiet! Dark Power PRO 11 550W | Review Studio | |
Dec 10, 2015 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro P11 550W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Dec 7, 2015 | be quiet! Straight Power 10 700W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Oct 16, 2015 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11-1200W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Oct 15, 2015 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | PCGameware | |
Oct 5, 2015 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 11 1200W | Tom’s Hardware | |
Sep 18, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 550W | eTeknix | |
Sep 16, 2015 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 11 1000W | NikkTech | |
Sep 14, 2015 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 550W | Hardwareluxx (de) | |
Sep 9, 2015 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 550W | KitGuru | |
Sep 9, 2015 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 550W | ComputerBase (de) | |
Aug 28, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 1000W | ||
Jul 31, 2015 | Be Quiet! PowerZone 650W | i2Hard (ru) | |
Jun 8, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro P10 650W | HardwareInside.de (de) | |
May 18, 2015 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 1200W | eTeknix | |
May 18, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | Hardwareluxx (de) | |
May 13, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | Tom’s Hardware | |
May 13, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | KitGuru | |
May 13, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | ||
May 13, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | Guru3D | |
May 13, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | PC Max (de) | |
May 13, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
May 13, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | OCaholic | |
May 13, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 850W | Technic3D (de) | |
May 5, 2015 | Be Quiet! PurePower L8 730W | ||
May 5, 2015 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W | PC Max (de) | |
Apr 13, 2015 | Be quiet! Straight Power 10 800W | Tweaktown | |
Mar 26, 2015 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 850W | HardwareInside.de (de) | |
Jan 20, 2015 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 850W | Hardware Journal (de) | |
Jan 14, 2015 | Be quiet! Straight Power 10 800W | Hardware Overclock | |
2014 | |||
Dec 22, 2014 | Be Quiet! Straight Power 10 800W | NikkTech | |
Nov 26, 2014 | be quiet! Straight Power 10 500W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Oct 24, 2014 | Be quiet Dark Power Pro 10 850W | Think Computers | |
Oct 23, 2014 | Be quiet! Straight Power 10 500W | PC Max (de) | |
Oct 22, 2014 | be quiet! Straight Power 10 CM 800 W | TechPowerUp | |
Oct 20, 2014 | Be quiet! Straight Power 10 700W | PureOverclock | |
Oct 8, 2014 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 730W | NikkTech | |
Oct 6, 2014 | be quiet! SFX Power 2 300W | eTeknix | |
Sep 22, 2014 | be quiet! Straight Power E10 CM 600W | Hardwareluxx (de) | |
Sep 18, 2014 | be quiet! Straight Power 10 CM 800W | eTeknix | |
Sep 17, 2014 | Be quiet! Straight Power 10 500W | ComputerBase (de) | |
Sep 17, 2014 | Be Quiet! Straight Power 10 CM 600W | KitGuru | |
Sep 17, 2014 | Be Quiet! Straight Power 10 CM 700W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Sep 17, 2014 | Be Quiet! Straight Power 10 CM 700W | PC Max (de) | |
Sep 16, 2014 | be quiet Straight Power 10 700W | Hardware Journal (de) | |
Aug 29, 2014 | Be Quiet Power Zone 1000W | eTeknix | |
Aug 7, 2014 | Be Quiet! Power Zone 750W | Hi Tech Legion | |
Aug 6, 2014 | Be quiet! Straight Power E9 680W | Play3r | |
Jul 21, 2014 | Be quiet! Straight Power E9-400W | ||
Jul 7, 2014 | Be Quiet! TFX Power 2 and SFX Power 2 300W | Hardwareluxx (de) | |
Jun 24, 2014 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 700W | NikkTech | |
Jun 13, 2014 | Be Quiet PurePower 600W | Techware Labs | |
May 9, 2014 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 750W | PureOverclock | |
May 5, 2014 | Be Quiet! TFX Power 2 300W | PC Max (de) | |
Apr 10, 2014 | Be Quiet! SFX Power II 400W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Mar 31, 2014 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 700W | Futurelooks | |
Mar 14, 2014 | Be Quiet! TFX Power 2 Gold 300W | ||
Mar 14, 2014 | be quiet! Power Zone 850 W | TechPowerUp | |
Mar 13, 2014 | Be Quiet! Power Zone 850W | Legit Reviews | |
Mar 3, 2014 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 850W | TechNews.lt (lt) | |
Feb 20, 2014 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 430W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Feb 19, 2014 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W | ||
Feb 4, 2014 | Be Quiet! Power Zone 850W | Think Computers | |
Feb 3, 2014 | Be Quiet! SFX 350W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Jan 31, 2014 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W | eTeknix | |
Jan 24, 2014 | Be quiet! Power Zone 650W | PC Max (de) | |
Jan 2, 2014 | be quiet! Power Zone 1000 W | TechPowerUp | |
2013 | |||
Dec 30, 2013 | Be Quiet! PowerZone 850W | Tweaktown | |
Dec 10, 2013 | Be Quiet! Straight Power E9 700W | OCaholic | |
Nov 21, 2013 | be quiet! Pure Power L8 730W | OCaholic | |
Nov 21, 2013 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 500W | Tweaktown | |
Nov 13, 2013 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W | OCaholic | |
Nov 11, 2013 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W | eTeknix | |
Nov 11, 2013 | Be Quiet! Power Zone 1000W | NikkTech | |
Nov 6, 2013 | Be quiet! Pure Power L8 700W | OCaholic | |
Oct 31, 2013 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 600W | Think Computers | |
Oct 31, 2013 | Be Quiet Dark Power PRO 550W | ||
Oct 29, 2013 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 700W | Legit Reviews | |
Oct 28, 2013 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 CM 430W | PC Max (de) | |
Oct 23, 2013 | be quiet! Power Zone 850W | Hi Tech Legion | |
Oct 14, 2013 | Be Quiet Power Zone 1000W | Tweak.dk (dk) | |
Oct 10, 2013 | Be Quiet! PowerZone 750W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Oct 7, 2013 | Be Quiet! Power Zone 650W | Hardwareluxx (de) | |
Oct 4, 2013 | Be Quiet! Power Zone 650W | ||
Sep 25, 2013 | Be Quiet Pure Power L8 500W | Hi Tech Legion | |
Sep 11, 2013 | Be Quiet Pure Power L8 CM 730W | eTeknix | |
Aug 28, 2013 | Be Quiet! Straight Power E9 680W | eTeknix | |
Aug 14, 2013 | Be quiet! SFX Power 300W | ComputerBase (de) | |
Jul 26, 2013 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 400W | ComputerBase (de) | |
Jul 23, 2013 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8-500W | Technic3D (de) | |
Jul 22, 2013 | Be quiet! Pure Power L8 400W | ||
Jul 12, 2013 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 500W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Jul 12, 2013 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L8 500W | Hexus.net | |
Jul 4, 2013 | Be Quiet! PURE POWER L8 500 W | TechPowerUp | |
Jun 25, 2013 | Be quiet! Pure Power L8 CM 430W | ComputerBase (de) | |
Jun 25, 2013 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 650W | ||
Jun 13, 2013 | Be quiet! System Power 7 350W | ComputerBase (de) | |
May 20, 2013 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro10 1200W | Tweaktown | |
May 8, 2013 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W BN603 | Legit Reviews | |
May 6, 2013 | Be Quiet! SystemPower 7 450W | ComputerBase (de) | |
Apr 22, 2013 | Be quiet! Pure Power L8 730W | XtremeHardware (it) | |
Apr 6, 2013 | Be Quiet! System Power 7 500W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Apr 3, 2013 | Be quiet! Straight Power E9 480W | ComputerBase (de) | |
Mar 14, 2013 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 1000W | Hi Tech Legion | |
Mar 11, 2013 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro P10 550W | ComputerBase (de) | |
Mar 7, 2013 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 750W | PureOverclock | |
Mar 4, 2013 | Be Quiet Pure Power 630W | Technic3D (de) | |
Feb 22, 2013 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W | Think Computers | |
2012 | |||
Dec 21, 2012 | Be quiet! Pure Power L8 430W | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
Dec 14, 2012 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 650W | Legit Reviews | |
Nov 30, 2012 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro P10 550W | Au-Ja (de) | |
Oct 18, 2012 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W | Silent PC Review | |
Sep 7, 2012 | be quiet! Pure Power L8 630W | ||
Aug 24, 2012 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 1000 W | TechPowerUp | |
Aug 22, 2012 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro BQT P10-850W | Technic3D (de) | |
Aug 9, 2012 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Aug 9, 2012 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W | ProClockers | |
Aug 8, 2012 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W | Ninja Lane | |
Aug 3, 2012 | Be quiet Dark Power Pro P10 550W | ||
Jul 25, 2012 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 550W | Hardware.info | |
Jul 16, 2012 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W | Tweaktown | |
Jul 13, 2012 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W | PCFoster (pl) | |
Jul 13, 2012 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro P10 750W | NikkTech | |
Jul 5, 2012 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W | ||
Jul 4, 2012 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 750W | Hi Tech Legion | |
Jul 4, 2012 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 850 W | TechPowerUp | |
Jun 29, 2012 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro10 550W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Jun 25, 2012 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro BQT P10-550W | Technic3D (de) | |
Jun 21, 2012 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
Jun 18, 2012 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro P10 550W | Hardwareluxx (de) | |
Jun 7, 2012 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W | Tweaktown | |
May 31, 2012 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 650W | Hardware Secrets | |
May 30, 2012 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 10 550 W | TechPowerUp | |
Jan 23, 2012 | be quiet! Straight Power E9 580W | Hardwareluxx (de) | |
Jan 18, 2012 | Be quiet! Straight Power E9 580W | Au-Ja (de) | |
Jan 3, 2012 | Be Quiet Straight Power E9 580W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
2011 | |||
Dec 29, 2011 | be quiet! Straight Power E9 CM 580W | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
Dec 28, 2011 | be quiet! Straight Power BQT E9-CM-480W | Technic3D (de) | |
Dec 28, 2011 | be quiet! Straight Power E9 580W | Dexgo (de) | |
Dec 21, 2011 | Be Quiet Straight Power E9 680W | Cowcotland (fr) | |
Dec 16, 2011 | Be Quiet! Straight Power E9 400W | ||
Dec 5, 2011 | Be Quiet! Straight Power E9 CM 680W | Hardware Secrets | |
Nov 28, 2011 | be quiet! Pure Power L8 530W | Au-Ja (de) | |
Sep 29, 2011 | Be quiet! Pure Power BQT L8-CM-430W | Technic3D (de) | |
Sep 24, 2011 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 550W | Technic3D (de) | |
Sep 15, 2011 | Be Quiet! Pure Power CM L8 730 W | TechPowerUp | |
Jul 27, 2011 | be quiet! Pure Power BQT L7-530W | Technic3D (de) | |
Jun 20, 2011 | Be Quiet! Straight Power E8 400 W | TechPowerUp | |
Feb 15, 2011 | Be Quiet Straight Power E8 CM 680W | Dexgo (de) | |
Jan 19, 2011 | be quiet! Straight Power E8 400W | ||
Jan 11, 2011 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro P9 550W | Dexgo (de) | |
2010 | |||
Dec 23, 2010 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro BQT P9-650W | Technic3D (de) | |
Dec 2, 2010 | Be quiet! Straight Power E8 CM Modular | TweakPC (de) | |
Nov 17, 2010 | Be Quiet! Straight Power BQT E8-CM-480W | Technic3D (de) | |
Nov 11, 2010 | Be quiet! Straight Power E8 CM 480W | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
Jul 5, 2010 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro P8 900-1200W | Planet 3DNow! (de) | |
May 22, 2010 | Be quiet! Straight Power 680W | Technic3D (de) | |
May 10, 2010 | Be quiet! Dark Power Pro P8 750W | ||
Apr 30, 2010 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro P8 1000W | Overclock3D.net | |
Apr 24, 2010 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 750W | Technic3D (de) | |
Apr 19, 2010 | Be quiet! Straight Power CM 680W | Dexgo (de) | |
Mar 22, 2010 | be quiet! Dark Power PRO 750W | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
Mar 17, 2010 | Be quiet! Pure Power 430W | Dexgo (de) | |
Jan 14, 2010 | be quiet! Straight Power E7 CM 480W | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
Jan 13, 2010 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro P8 900W | Technic3D (de) | |
2009 | |||
Nov 26, 2009 | be quiet! Straight Power E7 400W | Planet 3DNow! (de) | |
Nov 17, 2009 | be quiet! Straight Power CM 480W | Planet 3DNow! (de) | |
Nov 17, 2009 | be quiet! Straight Power BQT E7-450W | Technic3D (de) | |
Nov 2, 2009 | be quiet! TFX-300W | Technic3D (de) | |
Oct 29, 2009 | Be Quiet! BQT SFX-350W | Technic3D (de) | |
Oct 14, 2009 | Be Quiet! Pure Power L7 350 & 530 W | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
Oct 9, 2009 | Be Quiet! Straight Power (E7) 480W | Technic3D (de) | |
Sep 23, 2009 | Be quiet! 350W | ||
Sep 17, 2009 | Be quiet! TFX & SFX PSUs | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
Sep 9, 2009 | be quiet! Pure Power 350W | Technic3D (de) | |
Jul 19, 2009 | Be Quiet! 300-550W Roundup | Planet 3DNow! (de) | |
Jan 6, 2009 | be quiet! Gewinnspiel | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
2008 | |||
Dec 5, 2008 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 850w | ||
Nov 20, 2008 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 350W | Technic3D (de) | |
Nov 11, 2008 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 850w | XSReviews | |
Nov 5, 2008 | Be Quiet! Pure Power 350W | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
Sep 27, 2008 | Be Quiet Dark Power 1200W | DriverHeaven | |
Sep 10, 2008 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 850Watt | TweakPC (de) | |
Aug 22, 2008 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 750 | Allround-PC (de) | |
Jul 29, 2008 | Be Quiet! DPP 650W | Bit-Tech | |
Jul 25, 2008 | Be Quiet! DPP 850W | Technic3D (de) | |
May 9, 2008 | Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650W | ||
Apr 28, 2008 | Be Quiet! DPP 650Watt | BurnOutPC | |
Feb 24, 2008 | be quiet! Dark Power PRO 550W | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
Feb 7, 2008 | BeQuiet Dark Power Pro 650W | Guru3D | |
2007 | |||
Dec 23, 2007 | Be Quiet! P7 550W | PC-Experience. de (de) | |
Dec 5, 2007 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 650W | Hardware.info | |
Dec 5, 2007 | Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 1000W | Hardware.info | |
Dec 5, 2007 | Be Quiet Straight Power 400W | Hardware.info | |
Oct 2, 2007 | Be Quiet Dark Power 1000W | DriverHeaven | |
Aug 31, 2007 | be quiet! Straight Power E5-500W | Silent Hardware (de) | |
Aug 2, 2007 | Dark Power Pro | Guru3D | |
Jul 24, 2007 | be quiet! BQT P6 Dark Power Pro 1000Watt | ||
Jul 16, 2007 | BeQuiet Straight Power 550 | Hardware-Mods (de) | |
May 25, 2007 | be quiet! 700w Straight Power | Overclock Intelligence Agency | |
Feb 16, 2007 | be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 850W | Bjorn3D | |
Feb 15, 2007 | bequiet Straight Power 500 Watt | HardwareOC (de) | |
Feb 1, 2007 | BeQuiet Dark Power PRO 850 Watt | Guru3D | |
Jan 18, 2007 | be quiet! 750W & 850W Dark Power Pro | Virtual Hideout | |
2006 | |||
Dec 7, 2006 | Be-Quiet Straight Power 500Watt | Hot Cases (de) | |
Dec 4, 2006 | be quiet! BQT P6 Dark Power Pro 850Watt | ||
Nov 17, 2006 | BeQuiet! StraightPower 700w | Guru3D | |
Nov 10, 2006 | Be-Quiet! Straight Power 700W | Nordic Hardware | |
Nov 9, 2006 | be quiet! Straightpower 450W & 600W | Bjorn3D | |
Nov 6, 2006 | be quiet! Dark Power Pro 430W | Bjorn3D | |
Oct 3, 2006 | be quiet! Straight Power 500W | Hardwarelabs (de) | |
Sep 22, 2006 | be quiet! Straightpower 700W | TechPowerUp | |
Aug 29, 2006 | Straightpower Netzteil BQT E5-550W | Technic3D (de) | |
Aug 22, 2006 | BeQuiet! Dark Power Pro 600 | Guru3D | |
Aug 2, 2006 | be quiet Straightpower 550Watt | Allround-PC (de) | |
Aug 2, 2006 | Be-Quiet Straightpower series | DriverHeaven | |
Apr 28, 2006 | be quiet! BQT P6-PRO 430W | Skynet-Online (de) | |
Apr 6, 2006 | be quiet! Dark Power PRO 430 | Hardwarelabs | |
Mar 16, 2006 | be quiet Dark power Pro 530W | Allround-PC (de) | |
Mar 6, 2006 | be quiet! DarkPower Pro (600W) | Technic3D (de) | |
Mar 2, 2006 | be quiet! DARK POWER 520 | ||
2005 | |||
Dec 20, 2005 | be quiet! BQT P6-470W Dark Power | Skynet-Online (de) | |
Dec 20, 2005 | be quiet! Dark Power 470 Watt | Hardwarelabs | |
Nov 3, 2005 | be Quiet! BQT P6-470W | Technic3D (de) | |
Apr 26, 2005 | be quiet! BQT P5 | Silent Hardware (de) | |
Mar 1, 2005 | XTremeResources |
high-quality power supply for $55 / Cases, PSU, UPS, case cooling, surge protectors / iXBT Live
The review of 350 W power supplies, which began with the most budget models (1 and 2), continues with the product of the German company be quiet!, specializing in the production of quiet PC components.
The Pure Power 11 range includes power units from 300 to 700 watts. Models from 400 W and above are certified in the 80 Plus Gold class, and our test subject, like his younger brother, has an energy efficiency level of 80 Plus Bronze — this is due to circuitry, but more on that in the appropriate section. 9Ol000 ! are painted black and differ only in the features of the series and sizes.
Package dimensions (W×H×D): 263×210×100 mm
Weight: 2.15 kg
Pure Power 11 350W protects against the vicissitudes of fate in a bubble wrap bag.
Kit includes: power cord, five plastic ties, five fixing screws and quick start guide.
The body is made of steel sheet painted with black matt paint. A stamp is stamped on one of the sidewalls.
The air intake grille is made of bars — this solution creates minimal resistance to air flow.
Product dimensions (L×D×H): 150×150×86 mm
Weight: 1.68 kg
Heated air leaves the power supply through large honeycomb holes on the back of the case.
The cable outlet is framed with a half-ring made of soft plastic.
A small ventilation grill underneath helps cool the low voltage part of the unit. You can read more about this feature of the series in the be quiet! Pure Power 9 500W (section — cooling system).
Cable management
Pure Power 11 350W — non-modular power supply, that is, non-removable cords.
For ease of laying inside the PC case, the wires are pulled together with black nylon nets. Standard wire gauge is 18 AWG.
Cnipodes | Number | Wire length, cm |
Food connector mat. boards 20+4 | 1 | 45 |
Processor power connector 4+4 | 1 | 55 |
Video Card power supply 6+2 | 1 | 50 |
SATA | 5 |
45+15 45+15 |
Molex | Ugliifice Molex |
90 |
FDD | 1 | 90 |
The number of connectors more than adequately block of the unit: Five SSD/HDDs can be connected to Pure Power 11 350W, a couple of corps cards and, for example, sounding cart . You can also connect a video card with an average consumption.
The length of the cords allows you to hide wires in small towers with a lower PSU location, as well as in cases for multimedia PCs.
Passport data
be quiet! Pure Power 11 350W is connected to an AC mains with a voltage in the range of 100-240 V. This will allow the unit to work with very significant drawdowns in the mains voltage.
Two +12V channels combined for 336W of power. This is a decent figure for a PSU with group stabilization.
Lines +3.3 V and +5 V in modern PCs are much less in demand — a total of 110 W is enough with a huge margin for any system.
Circuitry
Pure Power 11 350W (like Pure Power 11 300W) is built according to the group stabilization circuit — the +12 V and +5 V channels depend on each other — if the voltage on one sags, then on the other it rises , and the +3.3 V line is stabilized separately. The older models of the line have separate stabilization — otherwise it is difficult to achieve an efficiency level of 80 Plus Gold.
Block OEM is FSP.
Neat assembly.
Stages of current transformation are indicated by numbers:
- Input outlet/Electromagnetic interference filter
- Two -sulfur current
- APFC (active power factor) and high -voltage condenser
- Calles
- 9000
- 9000
- Secondary rectifier
- LC filter
Part of the noise filter is soldered to the socket — two Y-capacitors and an X-capacitor. On the latter there is a scarf with a resistor for discharging the capacitor after the power is turned off (located on the reverse side of the scarf). A protective diode is soldered on the front part.
Mains voltage is supplied to the main board through wires passed and wrapped around a ferrite ring.
A couple more Y-capacitors, an X-capacitor and three chokes are soldered on the main board — the rest of the noise filter.
The protection circuit has a fuse in a plastic casing and a pair of gas dischargers — on both sides of the throttle, the first from the input. The varistor is not soldered, although a place is provided for it.
AC rectified by Taiwanese HY Electronic GBU 806 diode bridge (600V, 8A @ 150°C). It does not have a radiator, and it is not necessary — the parameters are taken with a margin, the power of the unit is small, the heating will be small.
The choke coil of the active power corrector has decent dimensions and is wound with thick wire — this is good.
The capacity of the Taiwanese brand Teapo electrolytic capacitor bank is 180 uF — which is enough for a 350 W unit. The rated voltage of the capacitor is 420 V — and that’s good too. (At the input of the blocks put electrolytes designed for a voltage of 400-450 volts. Much more often at 400 V, but the higher the better.) Operating temperature — up to 85 ° C usually small, this option will do.
By the way, on the technical specification sheet of capacitors, in addition to the Teapo brand, there is the Jamicon logo — at the end of September 2019, these companies merged into one. The quality level of both brands was already quite good before, and after the merger and exchange of technologies, it may have grown.
The microcircuit of the PWM controller of the main converter keys and at the same time the APFC controller is soldered on a vertical scarf and all this is soldered in heat shrink. It is impossible to see the controller, and if there is a chip manufactured by FSP, then it makes no sense — its specification is still not available.
The corrector diode and mosfet are located on a separate heatsink and their marking is also not visible. A ferrite bead on the leg of the diode contributes to the suppression of high-frequency interference.
Main Converter Keys — Pair of 14SL501 Mosfets (500V, 14A) also have their own heatsink.
The rectification of the current coming from the main transformer is performed by Schottky diodes screwed on both sides of their radiator, in pairs for each line. The value of the elements is taken with a margin:
Two diodes PS30U60CTR (60V, 30A) per +12 V channel. controller TNY277PG.
Smoothing electrolytes manufactured by Capxon and Taicon, with temperatures up to 105 ° C and a total capacity of 3000 uF — a good indicator. Manufacturers are also worthy — Taiwanese, and the latter also belongs to the Japanese company Nichicon.
+3.3V, +5V and +12V smoothing uses 105°C Teapo, Capxon and single Taicon electrolytes.
Equivalent capacitance:
- 4400 uF per channel +3. 3 V
- 3700 uF per channel +5 V
- 9900 uF per line + 12 V — on the channel +12 V capacitors are not spared.
Screwed to the radiator of the secondary: a temperature sensor and a fan speed control circuit on its scarf.
Output voltage monitoring is assigned to the Weltrend WT7527 chip.
The soldering is neat, some of the tracks are reinforced with solder and rods. Flux residue is washed away.
Testing
Description of the test stand is available here.
The output voltages of PC power supplies must comply with the ATX standard developed by Intel.
Voltage tolerances (ATX 2018 standard)
Line Minimum Rating Maximum Unit Measurements +3.3 ± 5 % 3. 14 3.30 3.47 in ± 5 % 4.75 9007 9 5.00 5.25 V +12 ±5% 11.40 12.00 0069 in
+5 SB ± 5 % 4.75 5.00 5.25 in The voltage above the value of the nominee for the lower one, which will be lower than the nominee — it will be more than the one. load increase.
The maximum voltage deviations from nominal during testing were:
- +3.3 V line — 1.2%
- +5 V line — 0.8%
- +12 V line — 3.2%
Good stability — deviations did not exceed 3.2% of the nominal value on the main +12 V channel used. Moreover, even during overload, the voltage did not sag below 12 volts. The rest of the voltages are generally fine.
The duty line +5 V is perfectly stabilized — the deviations are within 1. 4% of the nominal value.
The short circuit test was carried out using a thin wire. All channels are protected and in the event of a short circuit, the unit instantly turns off.
Cooling system
The fan behind the Pure Power 11 350W is made by be quiet! and bears the marking BQ QF1-12025-MS (12 V; 0.3 A; 1600 rpm). The design uses a fairly reliable plain bearing with a screw thread.
Due to the low power of the unit, the plate that blocks and directs the air flow is not used, which has a beneficial effect on the noise during operation.
The manufacturer gives a graph of the noise level depending on the load on the unit and testing confirms it — be quiet! The Pure Power 11 350W is very quiet throughout the entire load range. At a distance of half a meter, the cooling system is no longer audible. No electronic noise was detected during operation.
Totals:
be quiet! Pure Power 11 350W is a high-quality quiet unit for computers with low consumption — office, multimedia, gaming with a low or mid-range graphics card.
be quiet! when choosing a power supply, it recommends leaving a reserve of 30% of the power from the maximum consumption of the system. Based on the above, Pure Power 11 350W can power a PC with a consumption of up to 250W, and this is for example a Ryzen 5 3600X or i5-9600KF in conjunction with a GTX 1650 Super graphics card. Without overclocking components, of course.
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be quiet! Pure Power 11CM 500W
PowerThe most important characteristic of a computer power supply, regardless of form factor. For a simple office computer with an integrated or low-power discrete graphics card, a power supply unit of 400-450 watts is sufficient. For more productive PCs — at least 600 watts.
Show all500 W
max 2000
Average: 668.8W
2000 W
Fan diameterThe larger the power supply fan, the lower the speed it needs for effective cooling, which means less noise. Above average are considered fans with a diameter of 120-140 mm.
Show all120 mm
max 140
Average value: 122.5 mm
140 mm
80 PLUS certifiedMinimum acceptable PSU compliance with Energy Star 4. 0 international energy efficiency standard. Means an efficiency of at least 80%.
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Minimum noise levelLower volume limit for the active cooling of the power supply. Rarely matters in view of the practical noiselessness of most PSU fans. Only processor coolers really make noise in desktop PCs.
Show all9 dB
max 25
Average: 13.2 dB
25 dB
Maximum noise levelNoise limit for the power supply fan(s). It is measured in dBA and is rarely of fundamental importance, since the fans in the PSU are almost silent, and the real noise comes only from the CPU cooler.
Show all19 dB
max 39
Average: 23.9 dB
39dB
Short circuit protectionIn the event of a short circuit, the power supply will automatically turn off before any damage is done to the PC components.
Show allYes
Overload protectionThe function automatically turns off the power supply when the critical load, but when the allowable value of current (measured in Amperes), not voltage (measured in Volts) is exceeded.
Show in fullYes
Overvoltage protectionIf the output voltage exceeds the allowable value, the system will automatically turn off the power supply. This prevents the failure of PC components.
Show allYes
PFCPFC is a type of power factor correction of the system unit PSU. Distinguish between active and passive PFC. The first is preferable, since it gives a power factor of up to 0.99, while the passive one does not exceed 0.75.
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Cooling systemPower supply cooling can be active — preferably with one or two fans, or passive — without a fan, only with a heatsink. Fanless PSUs are silent, but only suitable for low-power PCs.
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Maximum running voltage240
max 264
Average: 238.3
264
Minimum running voltage100
max 230
Average: 133
230
ATX12V versionMost of today’s desktop PCs experience the main load on the +12V lines. Therefore, support for the ATX12V standard will be predominantly required.
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max 2.4
Average: 2.3
2.4
Depth160 mm
max 267
Average value: 153. 3 mm
267 mm
Height86 mm
max 156
Average value: 85.2 mm
156 mm
Width150 mm
max 200
Average value: 147.5 mm
200 mm
Form factorThe most common form factor of the built-in power supply is ATX with dimensions of 150x86x140 mm. More compact options are PS3/ATX and SFX with dimensions of 150x86x100 mm and 125×51.5×100 mm, respectively. TFX with dimensions of about 85x65x175 mm is designed for cases of non-standard shape and size.
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Motherboard connector typeFor about 20 years, the most common motherboard power supply connector has been the 24-pin connector — standard for the ATX form factor. In the near future, it will probably be replaced by a more advanced 10-pin.
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Detachable cablesYes
Number of connectors 15-pin SATA15-pin SATA is a connector for supplying power to modern hard drives and optical drives with SATA interface.
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max 62
Mean: 6.4
62
Number of 4-pin IDE connectors4-pin IDE is a classic 4-pin power connector for mechanical HDDs and optical drives with an IDE interface (obsolete, but still quite common).
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max 14
Mean: 3.9
14
Number of connectors 4+4 pin CPUThe 4+4 pin CPU connector is designed to supply additional power to the processor. The connector is collapsible, and is compatible with motherboards equipped with both 4-pin CPU power sockets and 8-pin ones.
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max 210
Mean: 1.5
210
Number of 6+2-pin PCI-E connectorsThe 6+2-pin PCI-E connector is designed to supply power to video cards with both 8-pin and 6-pin connectors.
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max 18
Average: 3.6
18
Number of connectors 4-pin Floppy4-pin Floppy — 4-pin connector for powering floppy drives. May be needed in very exceptional cases.
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Average: 1.1
2
Line current +5 V StandbyThe +5 V SB (Standby) bus is required for the function to wake the computer from sleep mode on key events — pressing a key, request via local network, incoming call to the modem, etc. It is also needed for the Suspend-to-RAM mode to work.
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Average value: 2.7 A
6 A
Line current -12 V-12 V negative current required for COM ports to work.
0.3 A
Average value: 0.4 A
2 A
Line current +12 V 2Modern power supplies have increased requirements due to the gluttony of processors and especially video cards. The +12 V bus is usually divided into lines for safety reasons.
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max 85
Average value: 22.1 A
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Line current +12 V 1The maximum current through the first line is +12 V. In modern power supplies for safety, the +12 V bus.
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max 167
Average value: 43.9 A
167 A
Line current +5 VThe parameter was relevant for computers of previous generations. Modern PC power supplies with a large margin cover this requirement.
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max 50
Average value: 20.3 A
50 A
Line current +3.3 VIn modern computers, this parameter has lost its relevance, since all new power supplies are oriented to 12 V, which is much more than the specified minimum.
Show all24 A
max 40
Average value: 21.5 A
40 A
PURE POWER 11 CM | 500W
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Code: BN297
500W
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Exceptionally Quiet, High Reliability, Great Value
Pure Power 11 500W CM offers high reliability and best-in-class feature set. Whether you’re building a very quiet system, upgrading an existing one, or building a powerful gaming system with multiple graphics cards, your PC with this power supply will get the best combination of performance at a very attractive price.
- Efficiency 80 PLUS ® Gold (up to 92%)
- Two powerful 12V lines
- High stability thanks to Active Clamp technology and Synchronous Rectifier (SR)
- DC-to-DC voltage conversion for even finer regulation under heavy loads
- Optimized for quiet operation 120mm fan be quiet!
- Complete set of protection systems
- 5 year manufacturer’s warranty
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80 PLUS CERTIFIED
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Very high efficiency
Pure Power 11 500W certified 80 PLUS ® Gold with up to 92% efficiency — an outstanding level for this class of PSU. Most importantly, low power consumption means you save money, reduce heat and run quieter.
POWER AND COMPATIBILITY WITH YOUR SYSTEM
The best combination of features and performance at a very attractive price
The
Pure Power 11 CM delivers 500 watts of real power with two 12V rails for voltage stability and two PCI express slots for multi-GPU systems. Suitable for very quiet systems, upgrading or creating multimedia or gaming systems with multiple graphics cards.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
DC-to-DC, Active Clamp and Synchronous Rectifier technologies
The use of Active Clamp and Synchronous Rectifier technology ensures high stability. DC-to-DC voltage conversion for even more precise regulation under heavy loads ensures the safe operation of the new generation of processors and graphics cards.
EXTREMELY QUIET OPERATION
Achieved with an optimized 120mm be quiet!
Optimized 120mm be quiet! changes its speed depending on the temperature and is optimized to provide the perfect balance between cooling performance and quiet operation. Fan blades with an optimized airflow system reduce turbulence while delivering the inherent be quiet! quiet operation and efficient cooling.
MODULAR FLAT CABLE SYSTEM
Comfort and appearance of your system
The attractive design of the Pure Power 11 500W CM with modular cable system has been enhanced by the use of fully black braided cables. Flat cables for drives and PCI-express simplify installation and give the system a neat appearance.
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Model Pure Power 11CM 500W Rated power (W) 500 Peak power (W) 550 Form factor Version 2. 4 EPS compliant — Modular cable system ✓ Topology Active Clamp + SR + C6/C7 ✓ Standby power consumption (W) 0.19 Average run time (h / 25°C) 100,000 Operating temperature, up to (°C) 40 Infographic
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12V lines (Multi-Rail mode) 2 Single-Rail 12V — Special key 4-pole fan motor Fan size (mm) 120 Max. fan speed (rpm), temperature controlled 980 System unit fan thermal management — Noise level dB(A) at 20% load 9 Noise level dB(A) at 50% load 9.3 Noise level dB(A) at 100% load 18.8 OVP (overvoltage protection) ✓ UVP (undervoltage protection) ✓ OTP (overtemperature protection) ✓ OPP (overload protection) ✓ CE ✓ CB ✓ TÜV ✓ cRUus — cTUVus ✓ RCM (Australia) ✓ CCC ✓ Certified 80 Plus Gold Efficiency (%) at 230V, load 20% 90. 6 Efficiency (%) at 230V, 50% load 92.1 Efficiency (%) at 230V, 100% load 90.1 ENERGY STAR 6.1 ErP ✓ WEEE ✓ PCIe / drives Cable length to first connector (cm) 50 Maximum cable length (cm) 95 All-in-one cable ( PATA / FDD ) ✓ Number of cables 7 System board cable P8 (CPU) — P4 +4 (CPU) 1 GPU ) — PCI-E 6+2-pin ( GPU ) 2 SATA 6 FDD (Floppy) 1 Connectors for external fans (3-pin) — Dimensions without cables (L x W x H) (mm) 160 x 150 x 86 Weight (kg) 2. 05 Color Black Knurled screws — Screws ✓ Cable ties ✓ Velcro cable ties — PSU/cable box/bag — User manual languages DE, EN, ES, FR, PL, RU Rear plate with OCK switch / OCK switch — Adapter bracket SFX -to- be quiet! Not so long ago, she announced an update to the Pure Power power supply line, with the release of the 11th series. Their approach to updating is commendable, not only are minor visual changes carried out, like most other manufacturers, but noticeable improvements are made to the hardware. Recall that we have already tested be quiet! Pure Power 10 CM 500W with 80Plus Silver certification, updated by be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 600W corresponds to 80Plus Gold. We have the opportunity to study the novelty among the first and share operating experience with you. By the time of publication, they had already appeared in Russian stores, the list of current offers is presented in the table compiled on the basis of data from the Yandex.Market service.
Equipment
The power supply comes in a traditional black painted cardboard box. Detailed technical characteristics and its key features are given.
The kit includes detachable cables, plastic ties, fixing screws, power cable and useful documentation.
Appearance
Style be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 600W is well known, the company adheres to the general style in fans, cases, air and water cooling systems.
The combination of a black case with an orange edging around the perimeter of the fan area. Looks elegant. Other than that, it’s a good classic.
The fan is protected by a grill grate in the form of a series of longitudinal wires. There is no backlight here, in this matter they remain conservative.
In the series itself, models with a power of 400, 500, 600 and 700 watts are available. On the back wall there is a power cable socket and a mechanical toggle switch.
This is a partially modular power supply. Fixed power lines for the processor and motherboard. Protective braided wires.
A version with non-removable cable management has also been released. This option is expected to be cheaper. Opting for a modular solution has the advantage of removing unused lines, making it easier to neatly stack inside the case.
In addition, there are two separate lines for powering video cards with four PCIe 6 + 2 connectors.
Single line with three SATA and two mixed SATA and MOLEX cables. Removable cables have a flat braid. On the manufacturer’s website, you can purchase cables with a separate braid. Section 18AWG.
On the inner wall there is a row of five connectors for connecting removable lines. They are signed, plus they differ in shape, eliminating the risk of incorrect assembly.
Filling
be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 600W delivers maximum power up to 650W. On lines 12V gives out 576W, 32A and 28A. 140W on lines 5 and 3.3V. Certified 80Plus Gold.
Protection against overload, power surges, overheating, short circuits, undervoltage. The FSP platform is used with additional optimizations.
Input current filtering, two Y-capacitors and two X-capacitors. JCS18N50FH and STTH8R06FP transistors are fixed on an aluminum heatsink. Controller Weltrend WT7527N161.
The main capacitor Teapo 330uF 420V, operates at temperatures up to 85 degrees. Teapo capacitors are responsible for voltage filtering. DC-DC converters and synchronous rectifier.
be quiet! Pure Power 11CM 600W
be quiet! The Pure Power 11 CM 600W is a great choice for entry-level and mid-level gaming and work builds. With its low cost, it offers a high-quality element base, partially modular cable management, stable voltage on all three lines, high efficiency, a five-year warranty and low noise level.
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The cooler (actually not) was followed by a block. This is not an ancient tale of a great migration — this is my mode of operation. Cooler — in the sense of be quiet! Pure Rock 2, which I hope will be awarded a review before this one comes out. But today is not about the cooler. Today is about the power supply. I’ll tell you about be quiet! Pure Power 11 600W .
1. Be quiet! Pure Power 11 600W
2. Positioning and price
3. Package contents
4. Cables
5. Specifications
6. Be quiet! Pure Power 11 600W
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Positioning and price
The recommended price for a German is, as usual, above average. In our case, it’s a hundred bucks, plus or minus. That kind of price successfully crosses the red line for many people who are collecting gaming cluckers for 15.9k0003
But obviously, if a block costs $100, there must be something there. Given that it’s not even modular. Modular models are designated CM and are slightly more expensive.
Contents
The delivery set of the unit is relatively modest. Power cable, instructions and warranty, plus a bag with ties and four fastening screws, well, the PSU itself.
Visually, we have before us a classic of the German power supply industry. Matte black wherever possible, including the annular part around the grille. If anything, for CM models, this very ring is orange.
Front cable exit and small perforated area for extra ventilation.
Rear connector and power button, as well as a large perforated area for ventilation.
Left — embossed logo towards the observer.
On the right is the rating plate with technical information. Useful in the economy, no doubt.
Nothing interesting on top, but below there is a grille with a fan underneath.
Cables
The set of cables and their lengths are shown in the picture — right on the box:
Here is a complete list of them:
- 20 + 4 pins, 550 mm long
- 4 + 4 pins, 600 mm long — yes, only one
- two 6 + 2 pins for PCIe, 500 mm long
- SATA + SATA + HDD + FDD, length 500 mm + 150 mm + 150 mm + 150 mm
- SATA + HDD + HDD, length 500 mm + 150 mm + 150 mm
- SATA + SATA + SATA, length 500 mm + 150 mm + 150 mm
Of course, a non-modular PSU priced at about $100 will almost come as a shock to many buyers, but this is be quiet!, «creme de la creme» from power supplies and not only, so there is little surprise here. Especially considering that the other distinguishing features of the product are also ok.
Specifications
For example, the energy efficiency of 80Plus Gold. Rated power — 600 W, maximum — 650. There is compliance with the ATX 2.4 standard, as well as EPS 2.92. The conversion topology is designed as follows — Active Clamp + SR + DC / DC, with active PFC on top.
The PSU is built on the FSP platform, with a 330-uF smoothing capacitor from Teapo at 420 volts, STMicroelectronics STF25N80K5 and CET CEF03N8 converter mosfets, as well as a CET CEF02N7G mosfet and a PS30U60CTR rectifier for the 5VSB line. Active PFC is provided by the FPS6600 chip.
In general, the platform is not budget in any sense, and savings are not noticeable anywhere. Plus, cooling is provided by a Silent Wings fan labeled BQ QF1-12025-MS and a rotation speed of 1800 RPM.
The peak efficiency of the unit is at the load level under 500 W, and reaches 94%. But already from 150 W it exceeds 90%, and even when receiving an excessive load of about 700 W, it does not fall below 92%.
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