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be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W vs Cougar GLE 1200: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W and Cougar GLE 1200 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W at 2, Cougar GLE 1200 at 6, 67% in favour of Cougar GLE 1200. Wattage splits them by another 54%, again favouring Cougar GLE 1200. They match on 8 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, atx standard and form factor.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Cougar |
| Wattage | 550 W-54% | 1200 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 45.8 A | 100 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe CEM Standard | PCIe 5.1 | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 2-67% | 6 |
| 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 (20+4) ATX, 2x EPS 8-pin (4+4), 1x 12V-2x6 (12+4), 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm be quiet! fan, rifle bearing | 135mm Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB) |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 1 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 1 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 600mm, max cable length 550mm | 12V-2x6 650mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Rifle | Hydro |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OVP, OCP, OPP, UVP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Pure Power 12 550W | GLE 1200 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5684 | https://cougargaming.com/us/products/psus/gle-1000-1200/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W | Cougar GLE 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $74.99 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
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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