Product comparison · 2 power supply units

be quiet! BQT E7-600W vs be quiet! Straight Power E9 CM

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 23identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total power
    • BQT E7-600W:600 W
    • Straight Power E9 CM:680 W
  • Peak power
    • BQT E7-600W:670 W
    • Straight Power E9 CM:750 W
  • Input current
    • BQT E7-600W:9 A
    • Straight Power E9 CM:5 - 10 A
  • Combined power (+3.3V)
    • BQT E7-600W:85 W
    • Straight Power E9 CM:160 W
  • Combined power (+12V)
    • BQT E7-600W:540 W
    • Straight Power E9 CM:660 W
  • Combined power (+5V)
    • BQT E7-600W:75 W
    • Straight Power E9 CM:160 W
  • Max output current (+3.3V)
    • BQT E7-600W:28 A
    • Straight Power E9 CM:24 A
  • Max output current (+12V)
    • BQT E7-600W:45 A
    • Straight Power E9 CM:55 A

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Comparison of BQT E7-600W, Straight Power E9 CM
74 specifications
Power12 differ
Total powerDiffers600 W680 W
Peak powerDiffers670 W750 W
Input currentDiffers9 A5 - 10 A
Maximum input current (@110V)Differs+12V1,+12V2,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V+12V1,+12V2,+12V3,+12V4,+3.3V,+5V,+5Vsb,-12V
Combined power (+3.3V)Differs85 W160 W
Combined power (+12V)Differs540 W660 W
Combined power (+5V)Differs75 W160 W
Combined power (-12V)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Combined power (+5Vsb)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Max output current (+3.3V)Differs28 A24 A
Max output current (+12V)Differs45 A55 A
Max output current (+5V)Differs25 A28 A
EfficiencyDiffers89%93%
Power protection featuresDiffersOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Short circuit, Under voltage, OverheatingOver current, Over power, Over voltage, Overheating, Short circuit, Under voltage
Max output current (+12V1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 A
Max output current (+12V2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 A
Max output current (+12V3)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 A
Max output current (+12V4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 A
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Number of SATA power connectorsDiffers69
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs56
PCI Express power connectors (6-pin)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express power connectors (6+2 pin)Differs24
Floppy drive power connectorDiffers21
Connector(s)Known for oneIEC C14Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSemi-Modular
Performance4 differ
80 PLUS certificationDiffers80 PLUS Bronze80 PLUS Gold
ATX versionDiffers2.32.31
Noise levelDiffers24 dB23.6 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs100000 h300000 h
Compatible productsKnown for oneIntel C6Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Fan diameterDiffers12 cm13.5 cm
Fan speedDiffers25001390
Fan locationKnown for oneSideUnknown — not stated by the source
IlluminationKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersWEEE, RoHS, ErPCE, CB, TÜV, Semko (S)
Safety regulation & standardsidentical
SafetyKnown for oneCE, CB, TUV, N, S, Fl, DUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.66 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Case or master carton dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one285 x 360 x 660 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Case or master carton weightKnown for one20 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one150 x 160 x 86 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs250 x 100 x 330 mm248 x 328 x 102 mm
Parallel processing technology supportKnown for oneHybrid CrossFireX, Quad-GPU SLIUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power rocker switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (silent mode, <30%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.7 dB
Noise level (quiet mode, 50%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.7 dB
Noise level (full-load mode, 100%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.6 dB

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