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be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W vs FSP Hydro K PRO 750W: Comparison
What is the difference between be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W and FSP Hydro K PRO 750W?
On warranty the spread is 50%, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W 10 years against FSP Hydro K PRO 750W 5 years, so be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W takes it. FSP Hydro K PRO 750W also leads on pcie 8-pin connectors, 2 on the be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W versus 4 on the FSP Hydro K PRO 750W.
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W vs FSP Hydro K PRO 750W: which one fits your build
The be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W suits anyone who wants fully modular cabling with native 12V-2x6 support and systems where a 5-year warranty and Gold-tier efficiency matter, though it is not built for builds needing more than 750W of continuous headroom and buyers who need the smallest possible SFX/SFX-L footprint. It also earns its place with builders targeting a popular RTX 4070 Ti / RTX 5070-class gaming build. Buy the FSP Hydro K PRO 750W for anyone who wants semi-modular cabling with standard PCIe connectors and systems where a 3-year warranty and Bronze-tier efficiency matter, though it is not the pick for builds needing more than 750W of continuous headroom and buyers who need the smallest possible SFX/SFX-L footprint. The same goes for builders targeting a popular RTX 4070 Ti / RTX 5070-class gaming build.
Which is cheaper, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W or FSP Hydro K PRO 750W?
The be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W asks 54% more, $99.99 against $64.99 for the FSP Hydro K PRO 750W.
Frequently asked questions
Do the be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W and FSP Hydro K PRO 750W differ on modularity?
Yes. Modularity reads Fully Modular on the be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W versus Semi-Modular on the FSP Hydro K PRO 750W.
Is the Wattage the same on the be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W and FSP Hydro K PRO 750W?
It is. Both are listed at 750 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Which is cheaper, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W or FSP Hydro K PRO 750W?
The be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W asks 54% more, $99.99 against $64.99 for the FSP Hydro K PRO 750W.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- be quiet!
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- FSP
Wattage
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 750 W
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 750 W
80 PLUS Rating
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- Gold
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- Bronze
Model Number
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- Pure Power 12 M 750W
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- Hydro K PRO 750W
ATX Standard
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- ATX 3.0
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- ATX 2.x
Form Factor
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- ATX
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- ATX
Single +12V Rail
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- No
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- Yes
12V-2x6 Connectors
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 1
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 0
Hold-Up Time
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 21.4 ms
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 17 ms-21%
Zero-RPM Mode
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- No
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- No
Sleeved Cables
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- Yes
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- No
PCIe 8-pin Connectors
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 2-50%
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 4
Connector Count
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12VHPWR (600W), 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 5x SATA, 2x Molex
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x EPS 4+4, 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 2x Molex, 1x floppy
Fan Size
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 120 mm
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 120 mm
Fan Model / Bearing
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 120mm rifle bearing
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 120mm hydraulic bearing (HYB)
EPS 8-pin Connectors
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 2
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 2
SATA Connectors
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 5
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 8
Molex Connectors
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 2
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 2
Length
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 160 mm
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 140 mm
Colour
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- Black
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- Black
Fan Bearing
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- Rifle
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- Hydro
MTBF
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 100000 hours
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 100000 hours
Modularity
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- Fully Modular
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- Semi-Modular
Protections
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- OCP, OVP, SCP, OPP
Price
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 99.99 USD
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 64.99 USD
Warranty
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- 10 yearsBest
- FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
- 5 years-50%
Which one should you pick?
Choose be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W if you want the higher wattage (750 W vs 750 W), the higher Hold-Up time (21.4 ms vs 17 ms) and the higher MTBF (100000 hours vs 100000 hours).
Choose FSP Hydro K PRO 750W if you want the higher PCIe 8-pin connectors (4 vs 2).
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W | FSP Hydro K PRO 750W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $99.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $64.99 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 M 750W
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 750W Gold-rated ATX unit for a popular RTX 4070 Ti / RTX 5070-class gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.
FSP Hydro K PRO 750W
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 750W Bronze-rated ATX unit for a popular RTX 4070 Ti / RTX 5070-class gaming build, held back only by the usual mid-tier compromises on cabling and OEM sourcing.