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be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W vs Corsair RM650e: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W and Corsair RM650e separate most on warranty: be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W at 10 years, Corsair RM650e at 7 years, 30% in favour of be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W. Wattage splits them by another 15%, this time favouring Corsair RM650e. They match on 11 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, atx standard and form factor. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W sits at $74.99 against $104.99 for Corsair RM650e.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Corsair |
| Wattage | 550 W-15% | 650 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 45.8 A | 54.2 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe CEM Standard | PCIe 5.1 | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| 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, 2x EPS 8-pin (4+4), 1x native 12V-2x6 (12+4), 1x native PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm be quiet! fan, rifle bearing | 120mm rifle bearing fan |
| OEM / Platform | HEC | HEC |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 1 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 1 | 2 |
| Length | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Rifle | Rifle |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | UVP, OVP, OCP, SCP, OTP, OPP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 7 years-30% |
| Model | Pure Power 12 550W | RM650e |
| Typical Price | $74.99 | $104.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5684 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/psu/cp-9020302-na/rme-series-rm650e-fully-modular-low-noise-atx-power-supply-cp-9020302-na |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W | Corsair RM650e |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $74.99 View on Amazon | $104.99 View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
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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.
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