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be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W vs MSI MPG A650GF: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W and MSI MPG A650GF separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W at 2, MSI MPG A650GF at 4, 50% in favour of MSI MPG A650GF. They match on 80 plus rating and form factor. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W sits at $74.99 against $60,702,023.00 for MSI MPG A650GF.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | MSI |
| Wattage | 550 W-15% | 650 |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 2-50% | 4 |
| 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-pin, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex, 1x FDD |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm be quiet! fan, rifle bearing | 140mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, OTP, SCP, UVP |
| Model | Pure Power 12 550W | MPG A650GF |
| Typical Price | $74.99 | $60 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 550W | MSI MPG A650GF |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $74.99 View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | $60,702,023.00 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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