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be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W vs Seasonic Focus GX-850: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W and Seasonic Focus GX-850 separate most on pcie 8-pin connectors: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W at 4, Seasonic Focus GX-850 at 2, 50% in favour of be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W. Hold-Up Time splits them by another 17%, again favouring be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W. They match on 11 other specifications, including wattage, 80 plus rating and form factor. On price, be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W sits at $129.99 against $139.99 for Seasonic Focus GX-850.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Seasonic |
| Wattage | 850 W | 850 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 | Platinum |
| Cybenetics Noise | A- | A- |
| PCIe CEM Standard | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.1 |
| 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 | 2-50% |
| 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, 2x EPS 4+4, 1x 12V-2x6, 2x PCIe 6+2-pin, 8x SATA, 3x 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 | 8 |
| Molex Connectors | 2 | 3 |
| Cable Lengths | 24-pin 550mm, EPS 600mm, 12VHPWR 600mm, PCIe 500+150mm, SATA 500+150+150+150mm | 24-pin 610mm, EPS 650mm, 12V-2x6 610mm, PCIe 650mm, SATA 750mm |
| Length | 160 mm | 140 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 | Focus GX-850 |
| Typical Price | $129.99 | $139.99 |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4072 | https://seasonic.com/focus-gx-atx-3/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850W | Seasonic Focus GX-850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Seasonic Focus GX-850
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
Seasonic's own in-house build quality at a mainstream 850W price point, with the updated ATX 3.0 spec and a native 12V-2x6 cable that the older Focus GX-750 doesn't offer.
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