Product comparison · 2 power supply units

be quiet! BN128 power supply unit vs be quiet! E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 21identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total power
    • BN128 power supply unit:650 W
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:680 W
  • Input current
    • BN128 power supply unit:9 A
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:10 A
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • BN128 power supply unit:20 A
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:52 A
  • Max output current (+5V)
    • BN128 power supply unit:30 A
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:28 A
  • Number of SATA power connectors
    • BN128 power supply unit:9
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:7
  • Noise level
    • BN128 power supply unit:22 dB
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:21.8 dB
  • Fan speed
    • BN128 power supply unit:2000
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:1416
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • BN128 power supply unit:10 - 40 °C
    • E8-CM-680W power supply unit 20+4 pin ATX ATX Black:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of BN128, E8-CM-680W
71 specifications
Power5 differ
Total powerDiffers650 W680 W
Peak power750 W750 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentDiffers9 A10 A
Maximum input current (@110V)Differs+12V,+12V1,+12V2,+12V3,+12V4,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V+12V1,+12V2,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V
Power factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.99
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeActiveActive
Combined power (+3.3V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 W
Combined power (+12V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source624 W
Combined power (+5V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 W
Combined power (-12V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Combined power (+5Vsb)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Max output current (+3.3V)24 A24 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs20 A52 A
Max output current (+5V)Differs30 A28 A
Max output current (-12V)0.5 A0.5 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)3 A3 A
Hold time19 ms19 ms
Power protection featuresOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltage, OverheatingOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltage, Overheating
EfficiencyKnown for one87%Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Motherboard power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20+4 pin ATX
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers97
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)22
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)22
CPU P4 connector (4-pin)11
Floppy drive power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
CPU power connectors (8-pin)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Connector(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC C14
Cabling typeSemi-ModularSemi-Modular
Monitor outletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
PurposePCPC
Power supply unit (PSU) form factorATXATX
80 PLUS certification80 PLUS Silver80 PLUS Silver
ATX version2.32.3
EPS version2.922.92
Noise levelDiffers22 dB21.8 dB
Bearing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFDB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)100000 h100000 h
Compatible productsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Fan speedDiffers20001416
Fan locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSide
IlluminationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationDiffersCE, CBErP, WEEE, RoHS
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, CB, TUV, N, S, Fl, D
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86 mm
WeightDiffers2 kg2.28 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.12 kg
Case or master carton dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source661 x 282 x 358 mm
Case or master carton quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Case or master carton weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source328 x 248 x 102 mm
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHybrid CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLI
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power rocker switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one86 x 200 x 150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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