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be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W vs NZXT C1200 Gold: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W and NZXT C1200 Gold separate most on wattage: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W at 850 W, NZXT C1200 Gold at 1200 W, 29% in favour of NZXT C1200 Gold. PCIe 8-pin Connectors splits them by another 25%, this time favouring be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W. They match on 10 other specifications, including 80 plus rating, form factor and cybenetics noise. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W sits at $129.99 against $219.99 for NZXT C1200 Gold.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | NZXT |
| Wattage | 850 W-29% | 1200 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.1 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | No | Yes |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A- |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Hold-Up Time | 20.6 ms | 17 ms-17% |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | Yes |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | No |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 3-25% |
| 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, 1x 12V-2x6 (600W), 3x PCIe 6+2-pin, 12x SATA, 4x Molex |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 135 mm |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm rifle bearing (BQ QF2-12025-HS) | Fluid Dynamic |
| OEM / Platform | HEC | Seasonic |
| EPS 8-pin Connectors | 2 | 2 |
| SATA Connectors | 6 | 12 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 4 |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 550mm, EPS 600mm, 12VHPWR 600mm, PCIe 500+150mm, SATA 500+150+150+150mm | 24-pin 600mm, EPS 700mm, 12V-2x6 650mm, PCIe 650mm, SATA 500+150mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 hours |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Model | Pure Power 12 M 850W | C1200 Gold |
| Typical Price | $129.99 | $219.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4072 | https://nzxt.com/products/c1200-gold-atx |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W | NZXT C1200 Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $129.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $219.99 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 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.
NZXT C1200 Gold
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
C1200 Gold tops out NZXT's Seasonic-built C-series, giving builders enough headroom for dual high-end GPUs or an overclocked flagship CPU plus GPU pairing without leaving the matte NZXT aesthetic.
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