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be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W vs FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W and FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W at 2, FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W at 7, 71% in favour of FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W. Wattage splits them by another 45%, again favouring FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W. They match on 6 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and 12v-2x6 connectors. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W sits at $74.99 against $249.99 for FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | FSP |
| Wattage | 550 W-45% | 1000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Titanium |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 45.8 A | 83.33 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe CEM Standard | PCIe 5.1 | PCIe 5.0 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 16.6 ms-39% | 27.1 ms |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 2-71% | 7 |
| 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, 1x 12VHPWR (600W), 7x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 3x Molex, 1x FDD |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm be quiet! fan, rifle bearing | 135mm fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | HEC | FSP |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 1 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 1 | 3 |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 600mm, max cable length 550mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 700mm, PCIe 650mm, 12VHPWR 700mm, SATA 500+150+150+150mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Pure Power 12 550W | Hydro Ti Pro 1000W |
| Typical Price | $74.99 | $249.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5684 | https://www.fsplifestyle.com/en/product/HydroTIPRO1000W.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W | FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $74.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Consumercarts listing | $249.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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.
FSP Hydro Ti Pro 1000W
9.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A best-in-class 1000W Titanium-rated ATX unit for an RTX 4080/4090 or RTX 5080/5090-class high-end gaming build, held back only by its premium price.
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