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be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W vs Cooler Master V Platinum 3000: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W and Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 separate most on 12v-2x6 connectors: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W at 1, Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 at 4, 75% in favour of Cooler Master V Platinum 3000. Wattage splits them by another 72%, again favouring Cooler Master V Platinum 3000. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, zero-rpm mode and eps 8-pin connectors.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Cooler Master |
| Wattage | 850 W-72% | 3000 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Platinum |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | No | Yes |
| PCIe CEM Standard | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.1 |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1-75% | 4 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4-67% | 12 |
| Connector Count | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 1x 12VHPWR (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 2x Molex | 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x EPS 4+4, 1x EPS 8-pin, 4x 12V-2x6, 12x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm rifle bearing (BQ QF2-12025-HS) | 140mm ZI.C ZFB142512E, fluid dynamic bearing |
| OEM / Platform | HEC | CWT |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 6 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 4 |
| Length | 160 mm | 202 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Fan Bearing | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years-17% | 12 years |
| Model | Pure Power 12 M 850W | V Platinum 3000 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4072 | https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/power-supplies/cooler-master-v-platinum-3000-workstation-power-supply-review |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W | Cooler Master V Platinum 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $129.99 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The 850W Pure Power 12 M tops out the modular M-series, giving budget-focused builders a native 12V-2x6 connector and Gold efficiency without stepping up to the pricier Straight Power line.
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