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be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W vs NZXT C850 Gold: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W and NZXT C850 Gold differ on single +12v rail: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W at No, NZXT C850 Gold at true. They match on 7 other specifications, including wattage, 80 plus rating and atx standard. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W sits at $129.99 against $139.99 for NZXT C850 Gold.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | NZXT |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 W |
| 80 PLUS Rating | Gold | Gold |
| ATX Standard | ATX 3.0 | ATX 3.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Single +12V Rail | No | true |
| Cybenetics Efficiency | Platinum | Gold |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A |
| 12V-2x6 Connectors | 1 | 1 |
| Zero-RPM Mode | No | true |
| Sleeved Cables | Yes | Yes, fully sleeved |
| PCIe 8-pin Connectors | 4 | 4 |
| 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 12V-2x6 (600W), 4x PCIe 6+2-pin, 6x SATA, 2x Molex |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 |
| Fan Model / Bearing | 120mm rifle bearing (BQ QF2-12025-HS) | 120mm fluid dynamic bearing, semi-passive |
| OEM / Platform | HEC | Seasonic |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 550mm, EPS 600mm, 12VHPWR 600mm, PCIe 500+150mm, SATA 500+150+150+150mm | ATX 600mm, EPS 650mm, PCIe 600-750mm, SATA 500-900mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 150 |
| Colour | Black | White |
| MTBF | 100000 hours | 100000 |
| Modularity | Fully Modular | Fully Modular |
| Protections | OTP, OCP, OPP, SCP, OVP, UVP, SIP | OCP, OVP, OPP, SCP, OTP, UVP |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 |
| Model | Pure Power 12 M 850W | C850 Gold |
| Typical Price | $129.99 | $139.99 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W | NZXT C850 Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $129.99 View on Consumercarts listing | $139.99 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.
NZXT C850 Gold
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid 850W 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.
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