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be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W vs MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W and MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W at 2, MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 at 8, 75% in favour of MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5. Wattage splits them by another 58%, again favouring MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5. They match on 9 other specifications, including atx standard, form factor and single +12v rail.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | MSI |
| Wattage | 550 W-58% | 1300 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 45.8 A | 108.33 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe CEM Standard | PCIe 5.1 | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 2-75% | 8 |
| 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, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x EPS 4+4-pin, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 8x PCIe 6+2-pin, 16x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm be quiet! fan, rifle bearing | 120mm Hydro Dynamic Bearing fan |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 1 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 5 | 16 |
| Molex Connectors | 1 | 4 |
| Length | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Fan Bearing | Rifle | Hydro |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP, SCP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Pure Power 12 550W | MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5684 | https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MEG-Ai1300P-PCIE5/Specification |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W | MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $74.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| CDW | View on CDW |
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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