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be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W Review & Specifications

The be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W by be quiet! is a power supply unit that provides 650 watts of power output. This unit follows the 3.0 standard and comes in a ATX size. It is certified with 80 PLUS Gold and rated at Gold efficiency, reaching a peak efficiency of 92%. It features a 120 mm cooling fan , and is actively cooled. This PSU is modular . It delivers:

60 A on the 12V rail (2 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.

Power Supply Performance

The be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W 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 92%, 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 $590.8 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

Manufacturer	be quiet!
Power Supply Name	be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W
Current Price Amazon	$384
Amazon Price Updated	1 day, 10 hours ago.
Power Supply Available	True

Specification

Power Output	650 W
ATX Version / Form Factor	3.0 / ATX
Certifications	80 PLUS Gold
Efficiency Rating	Gold
Modular / Fanless	True / False
Fan Size / Fan Stop	120 mm / False
Dimensions	160 x 150 x 86
Warranty	10 years

Performance

Input Voltage	100-240 V
Number of 12 V Rails	2
Output 12V / 5V / 3.3V	60 A / 20 A / 20 A
Maximum Efficiency	92%
Price per kW	590.8 USD/kW

be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W 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)
Seasonic Focus SGX-750 Seasonic Focus SGX-750 View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$211 Seasonic Focus SGX-750 Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| 0.0% Seasonic Focus SGX-750 Price Change No significant price change detected.	74.8%	35.5%	281.3 281.3
MSI MPG A750GF MSI MPG A750GF View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$149 MSI MPG A750GF Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| ↓ -99.5% MSI MPG A750GF Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	74.8%	50.2%	198.7 198.7
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$144 be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| ↑ 9.9% be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W Price Change Price increased from the last update.	74.2%	51.5%	222.0 222.0
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$384 be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| ↓ -16.8% be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	73.5%	19.1%	590.8 590.8
be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$102 be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| ↓ -28.2% be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	73.5%	72.2%	156.6 156.6
MSI MAG A650GL MSI MAG A650GL View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$76 MSI MAG A650GL Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| 0.0% MSI MAG A650GL Price Change No significant price change detected.	72.8%	95.8%	116.9 116.9
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$99 Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| ↑ 25.3% Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W Price Change Price increased from the last update.	72.8%	73.6%	152.3 152.3
Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000W 80Plus… Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000W 80Plus Platinum ATX 3.1 View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$190 Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000W 80Plus Platinum ATX 3.1 Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| 0.0% Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000W 80Plus Platinum ATX 3.1 Price Change No significant price change detected.	72.3%	38.0%	190.0 190.0
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	$228 be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. Click to view this PSU on Amazon. \| ↑ 73.6% be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W Price Change Price increased from the last update.	71.9%	31.5%	414.5 414.5

PSU Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification	Seasonic Focus SGX-750 Seasonic Focus SGX-750 View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	MSI MPG A750GF MSI MPG A750GF View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	No image available be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	MSI MAG A650GL MSI MAG A650GL View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 … Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 10… Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000W 80Plus Platinum ATX 3.1 View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	No image available be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.
Perf Chart
Price	$211 Seasonic Focus SGX-750 Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. 0.0% Seasonic Focus SGX-750 Price Change No significant price change detected.	$149❗ MSI MPG A750GF Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. ↓ -99.5% MSI MPG A750GF Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	$144❗ be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. ↑ 9.9% be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W Price Change Price increased from the last update.	$384 be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. ↓ -16.8% be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	$102❗ be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. ↓ -28.2% be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W Price Change Price decreased from the last update.	$76 MSI MAG A650GL Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. 0.0% MSI MAG A650GL Price Change No significant price change detected.	$99❗ Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. ↑ 25.3% Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W Price Change Price increased from the last update.	$190 Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000W 80Plus Platinum ATX 3.1 Current Amazon Price Click to view this PSU on Amazon. 0.0% Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000W 80Plus Platinum ATX 3.1 Price Change No significant price change detected.	$228❗ be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W Price Not Available Last known price from Amazon. Currently unavailable. ↑ 73.6% be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W Price Change Price increased from the last update.
Price per kW	281.3 USD/kW	198.7 USD/kW	222.0 USD/kW	590.8 USD/kW	156.6 USD/kW	116.9 USD/kW	152.3 USD/kW	190.0 USD/kW	414.5 USD/kW
Manufacturer	Seasonic	MSI	be quiet!	be quiet!	be quiet!	MSI	Thermaltake	Thermaltake	be quiet!
Wattage	750 W	750 W	650 W	650 W	650 W	650 W	650 W	1000 W	550 W
Ver. / FF	2.3 / SFX	2.3 / ATX	3.1 / ATX	3.0 / ATX	3.1 / ATX	3.1 / ATX	3.0 / ATX	3.1 / SFX	3.1 / ATX
Efficiency	Gold (90%)	Gold (90%)	Gold (94%)	Gold (92%)	Gold (92%)	Gold (90%)	Gold (90%)	Platinum (92%)	Gold (93%)
12V Rails	1 / 62 A	2 / 25 A	1 / 54 A	2 / 32 A	1 / 54 A	1 / 54 A	1 / 51 A	1 / 83 A	1 / 46 A
12V/5V/3.3V	62 A / 20 A / 20 A	50 A / 22 A / 22 A	54 A / 20 A / 20 A	60 A / 20 A / 20 A	54 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
Fan Size	120 mm	140 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm	120 mm	90 mm	120 mm
Modular	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Fan Stop	✔️	❌	✔️	❌	❌	❌	✔️	✔️	✔️
Fanless	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Dimensions	125 × 100 × 63.5 mm	160 x 150 x 86 mm	160 x 150 x 86	160 x 150 x 86	160 x 86 x 150	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
Warranty	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years	10 years	7 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
Seasonic Focus SGX-750 Seasonic Focus SGX-750 View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	750 W	2.3 / SFX / True	Gold, 90%	1 / 62.00 A	62 A / 20 A / 20 A	10 years
MSI MPG A750GF MSI MPG A750GF View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	750 W	2.3 / ATX / True	Gold, 90%	2 / 25.00 A	50 A / 22 A / 22 A	10 years
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	650 W	3.1 / ATX / True	Gold, 94%	1 / 54.10 A	54 A / 20 A / 20 A	10 years
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	650 W	3.0 / ATX / True	Gold, 92%	2 / 32.00 A	60 A / 20 A / 20 A	10 years
be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	650 W	3.1 / ATX / False	Gold, 92%	1 / 54.00 A	54 A / 20 A / 20 A	10 years
MSI MAG A650GL MSI MAG A650GL View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	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 Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	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… Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 1000W 80Plus Platinum ATX 3.1 View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	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 be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550W View detailed specs, charts, and comparison for this Power Supply.	550 W	3.1 / ATX / True	Gold, 93%	1 / 45.80 A	45 A / 20 A / 20 A	10 years