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be quiet! · 1200 W · ATX

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W

ATX 3.1 · 80 PLUS Gold · Modular

Capability: 85
Cap / price: 50
Wattage value: 57
Amazon: $170

Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026

Capability85.0

Capability / price50.0

Wattage value56.5

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Written analysis

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W at a glance

The be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W is a 1200 W ATX power supply built to the ATX 3.1 generation. Efficiency is listed as 80 PLUS Gold. Cables are modular. It supports fan-stop at low load.

The calculated capability score is 85.0, averaging the available wattage, recorded efficiency percentage, and warranty inputs against fixed references. Listed warranty is 10 years. +12V output is 100 A.

Best fit: Systems whose component power budget calls for a supply rated at 1000 W or more.

Platform and cooling

Dimensions are listed as 160 x 150 x 86. Cooling fan size is 120 mm. The unit uses 1 +12V rail at up to 100.00 A per rail. Certifications include 80 PLUS Gold.

Current value

At $170, price per kilowatt is $141.58. Capability / price is 50.0 and wattage value is 56.5. Compare nearby supplies below; wattage alone does not determine value.

Unit data

Full specifications

Wattage, efficiency, platform size, electrical outputs, connectors, cooling, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer: be quiet!
PSU: be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 1200W
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $170
Amazon availability: Available
Price updated: Aug 30, 2026

Power & efficiency

Wattage: 1200 W
Efficiency: 80 PLUS Gold
Recorded efficiency: 93%
Warranty: 10 years

Value

Amazon price: $170
Price / kW: $141.58
Capability: 85.0
Capability / price: 50.0
Wattage value: 56.5

Platform & size

ATX generation: 3.1
Form factor: ATX
Dimensions: 160 x 150 x 86
Modular: Yes
Fanless: No

Electrical

Input voltage: 100-240
+12V output: 100 A
+5V output: 22 A
+3.3V output: 22 A
+12V rails: 1
Max amps / rail: 100.00 A

Cooling & build

Fan size: 120 mm
Fan stop: Yes
Certifications: 80 PLUS Gold

Additional information

Note: ATX 3.1 PSU: Compatible with PCIe 5.1 GPUs

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