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be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W Review & Specifications

The be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W by be quiet! is a power supply unit that provides 650 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 92%. It features a 120 mm cooling fan , and is actively cooled. This PSU is non-modular . It delivers:

  • 54 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 86 x 150.

Power Supply Performance

The be quiet! Pure Power 12 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.

This PSU offers moderate value, priced at $156.6 per kilowatt. It delivers decent performance and efficiency, making it a solid mid-range choice for most PC builds. It strikes a good balance between performance and cost, especially for builders prioritizing stability without overspending.

General Information

Manufacturerbe quiet!
Power Supply Namebe quiet! Pure Power 12 650W
Current Price Amazon $102âť—N/A
Amazon Price Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago.
Power Supply AvailableFalse

Specification

Power Output650 W
ATX Version / Form Factor3.1 / ATX
Certifications80 PLUS Gold
Efficiency RatingGold
Modular / FanlessFalse / False
Fan Size / Fan Stop120 mm / False
Dimensions160 x 86 x 150
Warranty10 years

Performance

Input Voltage100-240 V
Number of 12 V Rails1
Output 12V / 5V / 3.3V 54 A / 20 A / 20 A
Maximum Efficiency92%
Price per kW156.6 USD/kW

be quiet! Pure Power 12 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
$211 | 0.0%
74.8%
35.5%
281.3
281.3
MSI MPG A750GF
$149 | ↓ -99.5%
74.8%
50.2%
198.7
198.7
Seasonic Focus GX-750 White
$90 | 0.0%
74.8%
83.2%
120.0
120.0
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W
$144 | ↑ 9.9%
74.2%
51.5%
222.0
222.0
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W
$384 | ↓ -16.8%
73.5%
19.1%
590.8
590.8
be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W
$102 | ↓ -28.2%
73.5%
72.2%
156.6
156.6
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

PSU Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification
Seasonic Focus SGX-750
Seasonic Focus SGX-750
MSI MPG A750GF
MSI MPG A750GF
Seasonic Focus GX-750 White
Seasonic Focus GX-750 White

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be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W
be quiet! Pure Power 12 650W
be quiet! Pure Power 12 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…
Perf Chart
Price
$211 0.0%
$149❗ ↓ -99.5%
$90 0.0%
$144❗ ↑ 9.9%
$384 ↓ -16.8%
$102❗ ↓ -28.2%
$76 0.0%
$99❗ ↑ 25.3%
$190 0.0%
Price per kW 281.3 USD/kW 198.7 USD/kW 120.0 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
Manufacturer Seasonic MSI Seasonic be quiet! be quiet! be quiet! MSI Thermaltake Thermaltake
Wattage 750 W 750 W 750 W 650 W 650 W 650 W 650 W 650 W 1000 W
Ver. / FF 2.3 / SFX 2.3 / ATX 3.0 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.0 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.1 / ATX 3.0 / ATX 3.1 / SFX
Efficiency Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Gold (94%) Gold (92%) Gold (92%) Gold (90%) Gold (90%) Platinum (92%)
12V Rails 1 / 62 A 2 / 25 A 1 / 62 A 1 / 54 A 2 / 32 A 1 / 54 A 1 / 54 A 1 / 51 A 1 / 83 A
12V/5V/3.3V 62 A / 20 A / 20 A 50 A / 22 A / 22 A 62 A / 20 A / 20 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
Fan Size 120 mm 140 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 120 mm 90 mm
Modular ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ❌ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Fan Stop ✔️ ❌ ✔️ ✔️ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✔️ ✔️
Fanless ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
Dimensions 125 Ă— 100 Ă— 63.5 mm 160 x 150 x 86 mm 140 Ă— 150 Ă— 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)
Warranty 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years 7 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
750 W 2.3 / SFX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 62.00 A 62 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
MSI MPG A750GF
750 W 2.3 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 2 / 25.00 A 50 A / 22 A / 22 A 10 years
Seasonic Focus GX-750 White
750 W 3.0 / ATX / True Gold, 90% 1 / 62.00 A 62 A / 20 A / 20 A 10 years
be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W
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
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
650 W 3.1 / ATX / False Gold, 92% 1 / 54.00 A 54 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

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