Product comparison · 2 power supply units

be quiet! BN155 power supply unit vs be quiet! Straight Power E8

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 22identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total power
    • BN155 power supply unit:500 W
    • Straight Power E8:600 W
  • PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)
    • BN155 power supply unit:1
    • Straight Power E8:2
  • Noise level
    • BN155 power supply unit:19.1 dB
    • Straight Power E8:20.5 dB
  • Certification
    • BN155 power supply unit:CE, CF
    • Straight Power E8:CE, CB, D, N, S, TUV

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Comparison of BN155, Straight Power E8
51 specifications
Power3 differ
Total powerDiffers500 W600 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Maximum input current (@110V)Differs+12V,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V+12V1,+12V2,+12V3,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V
Power Factor Correction (PFC) typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Combined power (+3.3V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
Combined power (+12V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source576 W
Combined power (+5V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 A
Max output current (+12V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 A
Max output current (+5V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 A
Max output current (-12V)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 A
Max output current (+5Vsb)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
EfficiencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91%
Power protection featuresDiffersOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltageOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Overload, Short circuit, Under voltage, Overheating
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Motherboard power connector20+4 pin ATX20+4 pin ATX
Number of SATA power connectors66
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)55
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)11
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Differs12
CPU P4 connector (4-pin)11
CPU power connector (4+4 pin)YesYes
Floppy drive power connector22
Connector(s)IEC C14IEC C14
Cabling typeNon-ModularNon-Modular
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 levelDiffers19.1 dB20.5 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100000 h
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Fan diameter12 cm12 cm
Number of fans1 fan(s)1 fan(s)
Fan locationSideSide
LED indicatorsNoNo
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFL
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCE, CFCE, CB, D, N, S, TUV
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.01 kg
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)160 x 150 x 86 mm160 x 150 x 86 mm
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 sourceNot supported
Ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
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

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