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be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W

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be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W Review & Specifications

The be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W by be quiet! is a power supply unit that provides 550 watts of power output. This unit follows the 3.1 standard and comes in a ATX size. It is certified with 80 PLUS Gold and rated at Gold efficiency, reaching a peak efficiency of 93%. It features a 120 mm cooling fan with fan stop support, and is actively cooled. This PSU is modular . It delivers:

  • 45 A on the 12V rail (1 rail(s))
  • 20 A on the 5V rail
  • 20 A on the 3.3V rail
Operating at 100-240 V input, it includes a 10-year warranty. Physical dimensions are 160 x 150 x 86. Additional Notes: ATX 3.1 PSU: Compatible with PCIe 5.1 GPUs

Power Supply Performance

The be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W is a mid-range power supply, suitable for mainstream gaming builds and entry-level workstation setups. It offers enough capacity for systems using efficient CPUs and mid-tier graphics cards, striking a good balance between efficiency and power needs.

This PSU provides a very high efficiency of 93%, rated as Gold. It offers superior energy conversion and lower heat output, making it ideal for performance systems. The included 10-year warranty suggests strong build quality and long-term reliability.

From a cost-efficiency standpoint, this PSU offers low value, with a high cost of $414.5 per kilowatt. However, it compensates with high performance and top-tier efficiency, which justifies the premium for users seeking maximum reliability and power delivery. Enthusiast builders and professionals may still find it worthwhile despite the cost.

General Information

Manufacturerbe quiet!
Power Supply Namebe quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W
Current Price Amazon $228âť—N/A
Amazon Price Updated 2 months ago.
Power Supply AvailableFalse

Specification

Power Output550 W
ATX Version / Form Factor3.1 / ATX
Certifications80 PLUS Gold
Efficiency RatingGold
Modular / FanlessTrue / False
Fan Size / Fan Stop120 mm / True
Dimensions160 x 150 x 86
Warranty10 years
CommentATX 3.1 PSU: Compatible with PCIe 5.1 GPUs

Performance

Input Voltage100-240 V
Number of 12 V Rails1
Output 12V / 5V / 3.3V 45 A / 20 A / 20 A
Maximum Efficiency93%
Price per kW414.5 USD/kW

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W Compared to Similar Performance PSUs

Power Supply Price / Performance Table

Power_Supply (Desc) Price (Desc) Quality_&_Perf (Desc) Q&P/Price (Desc) USD/Kilowatt (Desc)
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W
$384 | ↓ -16.8%
73.5%
19.1%
590.8
590.8
MSI MAG A650GL
$76 | 0.0%
72.8%
95.8%
116.9
116.9
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W
$99 | ↑ 25.3%
72.8%
73.6%
152.3
152.3
Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000W 80Plus…
$190 | 0.0%
72.3%
38.0%
190.0
190.0
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W
$228 | ↑ 73.6%
71.9%
31.5%
414.5
414.5
Corsair RM1000e
$142 | ↓ -0.7%
71.6%
50.4%
142.0
142.0
Thermaltake Toughpower SFX (ATX 3.0 Sta…
$118 | 0.0%
71.6%
60.6%
118.1
118.1
ASUS Prime 850W Gold
$97 | ↓ -20.8%
71.3%
73.8%
113.7
113.7
ASUS ROG Strix 550W Gold
$80 | ↑ 8.1%
71.2%
88.9%
145.5
145.5

PSU Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W
MSI MAG A650GL
MSI MAG A650GL
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 …
Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000W 80Plus Platinum ATX 3.1
Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 10…

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be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W
Corsair RM1000e
Corsair RM1000e
Thermaltake Toughpower SFX (ATX 3.0 Standard) 1000W Full Modular 80Plus Gold
Thermaltake Toughpower SFX (A…
ASUS Prime 850W Gold
ASUS Prime 850W Gold
ASUS ROG Strix 550W Gold
ASUS ROG Strix 550W Gold
Perf Chart
Price
$384 ↓ -16.8%
$76 0.0%
$99❗ ↑ 25.3%
$190 0.0%
$228❗ ↑ 73.6%
$142 ↓ -0.7%
$118âť— 0.0%
$97 ↓ -20.8%
$80❗ ↑ 8.1%
Price per kW 590.8 USD/kW 116.9 USD/kW 152.3 USD/kW 190.0 USD/kW 414.5 USD/kW 142.0 USD/kW 118.1 USD/kW 113.7 USD/kW 145.5 USD/kW
Manufacturer be quiet! MSI Thermaltake Thermaltake be quiet! Corsair Thermaltake ASUS Asus
Wattage 650 W 650 W 650 W 1000 W 550 W 1000 W 1000 W 850 W 550 W
Ver. / FF 3.0 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.0 / ATX 3.1 / SFX 3.1 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.0 / SFX 3.1 / ATX 2.4 / ATX
Efficiency Gold (92%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Platinum (92%) Gold (93%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (91%)
12V Rails 2 / 32 A 1 / 54 A 1 / 51 A 1 / 83 A 1 / 46 A 1 / 83 A 1 / 83 A 1 / 70 A 1 / 45 A
12V/5V/3.3V 60 A / 20 A / 20 A 54 A / 20 A / 20 A 51 A / 20 A / 20 A 83 A / 18 A / 18 A 45 A / 20 A / 20 A 83 A / 20 A / 20 A 83 A / 20 A / 20 A 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 45 A / 20 A / 20 A
Fan Size 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 90 mm 120 mm 140 mm 92 mm 135 mm 135 mm
Modular ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Fan Stop ❌ ❌ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ❌ ✔️
Fanless ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Dimensions 160 x 150 x 86 140 x 150 x 86 mm 150mm(W)x86mm(H)x140mm(D) 125mm(W)x63.5mm(H)x103.8mm(D) 160 x 150 x 86 140x150x86 125mm(W)x63.5mm(H)x100mm(D) 150 x 150 x 86 mm 160 x 150 x 86 mm
Warranty 10 years 10 years 10 years 7 years 10 years 7 years 7 years 8 years 10 years

Power Supply Specification Table

Power_Supply (Desc) Wattage (Desc) ATX Ver / FF / Modular Efficiency 12V Rails / Amp Output 12V/5V/3.3V Warranty
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W
650 W 3.0 / ATX / True Gold, 92% 2 / 32.00 A 60 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
MSI MAG A650GL
650 W 3.1 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 54.00 A 54 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W
650 W 3.0 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 51.00 A 51 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000W 80Plus…
1000 W 3.1 / SFX / True Platinum, 92% 1 / 83.00 A 83 A / 18 A / 18 A 7 years
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W
550 W 3.1 / ATX / True Gold, 93% 1 / 45.80 A 45 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
Corsair RM1000e
1000 W 3.1 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 83.00 A 83 A / 20 A / 20 A 7 years
Thermaltake Toughpower SFX (ATX 3.0 Sta…
1000 W 3.0 / SFX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 83.00 A 83 A / 20 A / 20 A 7 years
ASUS Prime 850W Gold
850 W 3.1 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 70.00 A 70 A / 20 A / 20 A 8 years
ASUS ROG Strix 550W Gold
550 W 2.4 / ATX / True Gold, 91% 1 / 45.00 A 45 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years

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