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be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W vs EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GA: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W and EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GA separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W at 2, EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GA at 6, 67% in favour of EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GA. Wattage splits them by another 27%, again favouring EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GA. They match on 6 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and single +12v rail. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W sits at $74.99 against $94.99 for EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GA.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | EVGA |
| Wattage | 550 W-27% | 750 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| 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 |
| Hold-Up Time | 16.6 ms-2% | 17 ms |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| 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 ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 6x PCIe 6+2-pin, 9x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm be quiet! fan, rifle bearing | Ball |
| OEM / Platform | HEC | Andyson |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 1 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 9 |
| Molex Connectors | 1 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 600mm, max cable length 550mm | 24-pin 610mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 610mm, SATA 610mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OVP, UVP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Pure Power 12 550W | SuperNOVA 750 GA |
| Typical Price | $74.99 | $94.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5684 | https://web.archive.org/web/20220128191804/https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=220-GA-0750-X1 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W | EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GA |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $74.99 View on Amazon | $94.99 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.
EVGA SuperNOVA 750 GA
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-built, long-warrantied 750W Gold unit that loses points only for lacking native ATX 3.0 support.
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