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be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W vs MSI MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W and MSI MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5 separate most on 12v-2x6 connectors: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W at 1, MSI MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5 at 2, 50% in favour of MSI MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5. PCIe 8-pin Connectors splits them by another 43%, again favouring MSI MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5. They match on form factor and modularity. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W sits at $129.99 against $363.99 for MSI MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | MSI |
| Wattage | 850 W-35% | 1300 |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Titanium |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1-50% | 2 |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4-43% | 7 |
| 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-pin, 1x EPS 8-pin, 2x 12V-2x6 (12+4-pin, 600W each), 7x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 135 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm rifle bearing (BQ QF2-12025-HS) | 135mm FDB fan |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OVP, OCP, OTP, OPP, SCP, UVP, SIP, NLO |
| Model | Pure Power 12 M 850W | MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5 |
| Typical Price | $129.99 | $363.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W | MSI MPG Ai1300TS PCIE5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $129.99 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Newegg | $363.99 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 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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