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be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W vs Seasonic Core GM-650: Comparison
be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W and Seasonic Core GM-650 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W at 3, Seasonic Core GM-650 at 2, 33% in favour of be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W. Wattage splits them by another 24%, again favouring be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W. They match on form factor and colour. On price, Seasonic Core GM-650 sits at $79.99 against $124.99 for be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Seasonic |
| Wattage | 850 W | 650 W-24% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Platinum | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | true |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | Yes | false |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 3 | 2-33% |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x P4, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 7x SATA, 1x Molex | 1x 24-pin ATX (fixed), 1x EPS 4+4 (fixed), 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 4x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | Pure Wings 3 140mm (BQ PUW3-14025-HR), rifle bearing | 120mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | FSP | Seasonic in-house |
| Cable Lengths | ATX 590mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 600mm, 12V-2x6 600mm, SATA 550+150+150+155mm and 500+150+150mm | 24-pin 500mm, EPS 500mm, PCIe 450mm, SATA 500-650mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 140 |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Semi-Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5-50% |
| Model | Power Zone 2 850W | Core GM-650 |
| Typical Price | $124.99 | $79.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W | Seasonic Core GM-650 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $124.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Amazon | $79.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Seasonic Core GM-650
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The cheapest legitimate route to 80 PLUS Gold in Seasonic's lineup, good for mainstream builds that don't need full modularity.
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