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be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W vs be quiet! System Power 10 750W: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W and be quiet! System Power 10 750W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W at 2, be quiet! System Power 10 750W at 4, 50% in favour of be quiet! System Power 10 750W. Wattage splits them by another 27%, again favouring be quiet! System Power 10 750W. They match on 8 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and zero-rpm mode. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W sits at $74.99 against $79.99 for be quiet! System Power 10 750W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | be quiet! |
| Wattage | 550 W-27% | 750 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Bronze |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 45.8 A | 62.5 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | No |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 2-50% | 4 |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA, 1x Molex (all fixed) | 1x 24-pin ATX, EPS 8-pin, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 1x Molex (all fixed) |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm be quiet! fan, rifle bearing | 120mm temperature-controlled fan |
| OEM / Platform | HEC | HEC |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Length | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Non-Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OPP, OVP, UVP, OTP, SCP |
| Model | Pure Power 12 550W | System Power 10 750W |
| Typical Price | $74.99 | $79.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5684 | https://pcparts.uk/product/19309/be-quiet-system-power-10-750w-80-bronze-atx-power-bn329 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W | be quiet! System Power 10 750W |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $74.99 View on Amazon | $79.99 View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on 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
be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quiet, Gold-rated 550W unit that's the right call for mainstream builds that don't need full modularity.
be quiet! System Power 10 750W
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget-Bronze unit worth it mainly for the be quiet!
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