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be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W vs EVGA 600 BR: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W and EVGA 600 BR separate most on warranty: be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W at 10 years, EVGA 600 BR at 3 years, 70% in favour of be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W. Wattage splits them by another 29%, again favouring be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W. They match on 9 other specifications, including form factor, single +12v rail and zero-rpm mode. On price, EVGA 600 BR sits at $44.99 against $94.99 for be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | EVGA |
| Wattage | 850 W | 600 W-29% |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Bronze |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.1 | ATX 2.x |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| +12V Rail Amperage | 70.9 A | 50 A |
| Single +12V Rail | Yes | Yes |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 0 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | No |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12V-2x6, 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 1x Molex | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 3x Molex (all fixed) |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm rifle bearing, 4-pole motor | 120mm sleeve bearing |
| OEM / Platform | HEC | HEC (Great Wall) |
| Japanese Capacitors | No | No |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 1 |
| SATA Connectors | 6 | 6 |
| Molex Connectors | 1 | 3 |
| Length | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Rifle | Sleeve |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Non-Modular | Non-Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, SCP, OTP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 3 years-70% |
| Model | Pure Power 12 850W | 600 BR |
| Typical Price | $94.99 | $44.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/5676 | https://www.evga.com/products/specs/psu.aspx?pn=d3e700bb-00cb-46b3-8ef4-f48874a11cb4 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 850W | EVGA 600 BR |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $94.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Amazon | $44.99 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
EVGA 600 BR
6.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A rock-bottom budget unit that does the job for light loads but should be skipped for anything beyond entry-level gaming.
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